Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo (2016–2019) vs Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo (2016–2019)1JNV Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)1LH3
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 30,000 mi
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 Lo (2016–2019) or the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)?

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