Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) vs Yamaha FZ6 (2004–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) Yamaha FZ6 (2004–2005)RJ08
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 20,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) or the Yamaha FZ6 (2004–2005)?

Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.