Harley Davidson Softail 2021 SERVICE INTERVALS AND RECORDS User Manual
SERVICE INTERVALS AND RECORDS
SERVICE RECORDS
Regular Service Intervals
Service must be performed at specified intervals to keep your Harley-Davidson motorcycle operating at peak performance. Refer to Installation Service Intervals for table. Refer to Service Actions for service action definitions used in the service interval table.
NOTE
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 or additional annual (or semi-annual) regular maintenance steps to be performed to keep your limited warranty in effect and/or comply with vehicle regulations. Check with your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer as well as the motorcycle regulations in your country.
- Whenever a vehicle is in for maintenance:
- always check for and complete recalls and open product programs.
- always verify that the latest calibration is installed.
- After completing the final service interval, repeat the service schedule starting at the 8000 km (5000 mi) interval.
Service Intervals
Table 47. Regular Service Intervals: Harley-Davidson Softail Models
| COMPONENT | ACTION | 1600 KM
1000 MI |
8000 KM
5000 MI |
16000 KM
10000 MI |
24000 KM
15000 MI |
32000 KM
20000 MI |
40000 KM
25000 MI |
48000 KM
30000 MI |
56000 KM
35000 MI |
64000 KM
40000 MI |
72000 KM
45000 MI |
80000 KM
50000 MI |
NOTES |
| Service Intervals | |||||||||||||
| Electrical equipment and switches | Inspect | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Front tire pressure and tread | Check | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1 |
Table 47. Regular Service Intervals: Harley-Davidson Softail Models
| COMPONENT | ACTION | 1600 KM
1000 MI |
8000 KM
5000 MI |
16000 KM
10000 MI |
24000 KM
15000 MI |
32000 KM
20000 MI |
40000 KM
25000 MI |
48000 KM
30000 MI |
56000 KM
35000 MI |
64000 KM
40000 MI |
72000 KM
45000 MI |
80000 KM
50000 MI |
NOTES |
| Front wheel spoke tightness (if
equipped) |
Check | x | x | x | x | x | 2, 4, 3 | ||||||
| Front brake fluid level | Inspect | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 7 |
| DOT4 front brake fluid moisture
content |
Check | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2 |
| Steering head bearings | Adjust | x | x | x | x | x | x | 2 | |||||
| Steering head bearings | Lubricate | x | 2 | ||||||||||
| Windshield bushings (if applicable) | Inspect | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
| Upper and lower switch housing
screw torque |
Tighten | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2, 5 | |||||
| Clutch lever handlebar clamp
screw torque |
Tighten | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2, 5 | |||||
| Master cylinder handlebar clamp
screw torque |
Tighten | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2, 5 | |||||
| Front brake handlebar clamp
screw torque |
Tighten | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2, 5 | |||||
| Air cleaner filter | Inspect | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 3 | |
| Engine oil and filter | Replace | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 3 |
| Oil cooler | Clean | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Primary chaincase lubricant | Replace | x | x | x | x | x | x | 3, 2 | |||||
| Transmission lubricant | Replace | x | x | x | 3, 2 | ||||||||
| Oil and brake lines | Inspect | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2, 6 |
| Fuel lines and fittings | Inspect | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | 1, 2, 6 |
Table 47. Regular Service Intervals: Harley-Davidson Softail Models
| COMPONENT | ACTION | 1600 KM
1000 MI |
8000 KM
5000 MI |
16000 KM
10000 MI |
24000 KM
15000 MI |
32000 KM
20000 MI |
40000 KM
25000 MI |
48000 KM
30000 MI |
56000 KM
35000 MI |
64000 KM
40000 MI |
72000 KM
45000 MI |
80000 KM
50000 MI |
NOTES |
| Fuel filter | Replace | Replace fuel filter element every 100,000 mi (161,000 km). | 2, 3 | ||||||||||
| Component and system functions | Road Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
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Service Actions
Table 48. Service Action Definitions
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Table 48. Service Action Definitions
| ACTION | DEFINITION |
| Lubricate | Lubricate the component as specified in
the owner’s or service manual with Harley-Davidson approved product. |
| Replace | Replace the component at the specified
intervals. |
Table 48. Service Action Definitions
| ACTION | DEFINITION |
| Clean | Clean the component as specified in the owner’s or service manual. |
| Rebuild | Rebuild the component according to the procedures in the service manual. |
Maintenance Records
Maintain a record of this service to keep your new motorcycle limited warranty in force. Refer to Table 49.
| SERVICE MILE INTERVAL | DATE | DEALER
NUMBER |
TECHNICIAN NAME | TECHNICIAN SIGNATURE |
| 1,000 mi (1,600 km) | ||||
| 5,000 mi (8,000 km) | ||||
| 10,000 mi (16,000 km) | ||||
| 15,000 mi (24,000 km) | ||||
| 20,000 mi (32,000 km) | ||||
| 25,000 mi (40,000 km) | ||||
| 30,000 mi (48,000 km) | ||||
| 35,000 mi (56,000 km) | ||||
| 40,000 mi (64,000 km) | ||||
| 45,000 mi (72,000 km) | ||||
| 50,000 mi (80,000 km) |
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Table 50. Acronyms and Measurement Symbols
| ITEM | DEFINITION |
| A | Amperes |
| ABS | Anti-lock braking system |
| AC | Alternating current |
| ACR | Automatic compression release |
| AGM | Absorbed glass mat (battery) |
| Ah | Ampere-hour |
| BCM | Body control module |
| °C | Celsius (Centigrade) |
| CCA | Cold cranking amps |
| CI | Cubic inch |
| cm | Centimeters |
| cm3 | Cubic centimeters (cc) |
| CVO | Custom vehicle operations |
| DC | Direct current |
| DLC | Data link connector |
| DOM | Domestic |
| DT II | Digital Technician II |
| DTC | Diagnostic trouble code |
| ECM | Electronic control module |
| EFI | Electronic fuel injection |
| EHCU | Electro hydraulic control unit |
| EITMS | Engine idle temperature management
system |
Table 50. Acronyms and Measurement Symbols
| ITEM | DEFINITION |
| EHCU | Electro hydraulic control unit |
| ETC | Electronic throttle control |
| EV | Electric vehicle |
| EVAP | Evaporative emissions control system |
| EVPT | Electric vehicle power-train |
| EVSE | Electric vehicle supply equipment |
| °F | Fahrenheit |
| fl oz | Fluid ounce |
| ft | Feet |
| ft-lbs | Foot pounds |
| FTP | Flash to pass |
| g | Gram |
| gal | Gallon |
| GAWR | Gross axle weight rating |
| GND | Ground (electrical) |
| GPS | Global positioning system |
| GVWR | Gross vehicle weight rating |
| H-DSSS | Harley-Davidson smart security system |
| HCU | Hydraulic control unit |
| HDI | Harley-Davidson International |
| HP | Horsepower |
| HV | High voltage |
| Hz | Hertz |
| IGN | Ignition light/key switch position |
| IM | Instrument module |
Table 50. Acronyms and Measurement Symbols
| ITEM | DEFINITION |
| IMU | Inertia measurement unit |
| in | inch |
| in3 | Cubic inch |
| in-lbs | Inch pounds |
| kg | Kilogram |
| km | Kilometer |
| km/h | Kilometers per hour |
| kPa | Kilopascal |
| kW | Kilowatt |
| L | Liter |
| lb | Pounds |
| LED | Light emitting diode |
| Li-ion | Lithium-Ion |
| LV | Low voltage |
| mA | Milliampere |
| mi | Mile |
| MIL | Malfunction indicator lamp |
| Min | Minimum |
| mL | Milliliter |
| mm | Millimeter |
| mph | Miles per hour |
| ms | Millisecond |
| Nm | Newton-meter |
| OBC | On board charger |
| oz | Ounce |
Table 50. Acronyms and Measurement Symbols
| ITEM | DEFINITION |
| P&A | Parts and Accessories |
| PA | Public address |
| Part No. | Part number |
| PIN | Personal identification number |
| PPE | Personal protective equipment |
| psi | Pounds per square inch |
| PTT | Push to talk |
| qt | Quart |
| RDRS | Reflex defensive rider systems |
| RESS | Rechargeable energy storage system |
| rpm | Revolutions per minute |
| SDS | Safety data sheet |
| SoC | State of charge |
| SoH | State of health |
| SW | Software |
| TCS | Traction control system |
| TCU | Telematic Control Unit |
| TPMS | Tire pressure monitoring system |
| USB | Universal serial bus |
| USB-C | Universal serial bus – type C |
| V | Volt |
| VAC | Volts of alternating current |
| VDC | Volts of direct current |
| VIN | Vehicle identification number |
| VR | Voice recognition |
Table 50. Acronyms and Measurement Symbols
| ITEM | DEFINITION |
| W | Watt |
| WSS | Wheel speed sensor |
| Wh | Watt-hour |
| WHIM | Wireless Headset Interface Module |
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