Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2007–2011) vs Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 Shrine (2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2007–2011) Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 Shrine (2012)
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2007–2011) or the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 Shrine (2012)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.