Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X Forty-Eight - Owner's Manual > Maintenance Scheduling

Service Records

Regular Service Intervals

Perform the service and maintenance operations as indicated in the regular service interval table. Lack of regular maintenance at the recommended intervals can affect the safe operation of your motorcycle, which could result in death or serious injury.

If you operate your motorcycle under adverse conditions (severe cold, extreme heat, very dusty environment, very bad roads, through standing water, etc.), you should perform the regular maintenance intervals more frequently to ensure the safe operation of your motorcycle. Failure to maintain your motorcycle could result in death or serious injury.

Regular maintenance must be performed at specified intervals to help keep your new Harley-Davidson motorcycle operating at peak performance and keep your new motorcycle limited warranty in force. Your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer knows best how to service your motorcycle with factory approved methods and equipment assuring you of thorough and competent workmanship.

Some maintenance items are scheduled at least once per year, even if the next mileage interval has not been reached. In severe riding conditions, some maintenance items need to be performed more frequently. Refer to Regular Service Intervals: 2016 Sportster Models.

NOTES:

• The use of parts and service procedures other than Harley-Davidson approved parts and service procedures may void the limited warranty. Any alterations to the emission system components, such as the intake and exhaust system, may be in violation of motor vehicle laws.
• Some countries, such as Brazil, may require all regular maintenance to be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for your limited warranty to remain in effect. Check with your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
• Some countries, such as Brazil, require additional annual (or semiannual) regular maintenance steps to keep your limited warranty in effect and/or comply with vehicle regulations. Check with your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer and the motorcycle regulations in your country for local requirements.
• After completing the final service interval, repeat the service schedule starting at the 5000 mi 8000 km interval. Refer to Regular Service
• Intervals: 2016 Sportster Models.
• Whenever a vehicle is in for maintenance, always check for and complete open recalls and product programs.
• Whenever a vehicle is in for maintenance, always verify that the latest calibration is installed.

Regular Service Intervals: 2016 Sportster Models

NOTES:

1. Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.

2. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified.

3. Perform spoke tension check at 1000 mi 1600 km , 5000 mi 8000 km , 20,000 mi 32,000 km services and every 15,000 mi 24,000 km interval thereafter. Not all vehicles have spoked wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual.

4. Perform maintenance more frequently in severe riding conditions (such as extreme temperatures, dusty environments, mountainous or rough roads, long storage conditions, short runs, heavy stop/go traffic or poor fuel quality).

5. Change DOT 4 brake fluid and flush system every two years.

6. For torque instructions, see Shop Practices in the service manual.

7. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 mi 48,000 km.

8. Disassemble, inspect, rebuild forks and replace fork oil every 50,000 mi 80,000 km.

Maintenance Records

Maintain a record of all service. Refer to Owner's Maintenance Records.

Owner's Maintenance Records

Service Literature

Visit any Harley-Davidson dealer to purchase a service or parts manual for your motorcycle. Factory authorized manuals are the most complete and detailed source of information outside of your Harley-Davidson dealer. Refer to Service Literature: 2016 Sportster Models.

Service Literature: 2016 Sportster Models

 

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