What Does I Need For A 5000 Mile Service Harley

Harley 5,000 Mile Maintenance Checklist

by Jerry Romick

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The old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That is especially truthful when it comes to motorcycle maintenance. Servicing your Harley-Davidson according to the manufacturer'due south recommendations tin keep your bike running for years and prevent breakdown while y'all're on the road.

Harley-Davidson Maintenance Classifications

Harley-Davidson has three classifications for its maintenance. The first is minor, which is done every 2,500 miles. The v,000-mile service is classified every bit major. The concluding classification is chassis service, and Harley-Davidson recommends take it done every 10,000 miles.

The 5,000 Mile Maintenance Overview

Harley-Davidson's recommended five,000-mile maintenance service consists of changing fluids, replacing or adjusting some parts and lubricating others. Other parts and systems are inspected, and adjusted or replaced as necessary. One time a technician completes the service, the motorbike is road tested. A full 5,000-mile service tin can take several hours to perform.

What Is Replaced At 5,000 Miles

Harley-Davidson recommends replacing the engine oil and filter every v,000 miles. Technicians volition inspect, and if needed replace, a number of other parts. These include the brake fluid, pads and discs and spark plugs.

What Is Adjusted At 5,000 Miles

Normal wear causes some parts to stretch or get loose. Some parts are inspected and adjusted or replaced as necessary. Oil, fuel and restriction lines are checked for leaks or abrasions. The air cleaner is inspected and serviced as required. Technicians cheque the unabridged exhaust system for leaks and cracks. Any loose or missing heat shields are tightened or replaced. Tire pressure and tread levels are checked. If the tread is worn beyond a safe level the technician volition recommend replacing the tire(s). If the Harley-Davidson motorbike is equipped with spoke wheels the spokes are inspected and tightened if needed. The bulldoze chugalug and sprockets are checked and adjusted every bit needed. The throttle, restriction, and clutch controls and shift lever are inspected, adjusted and lubricated as necessary. All electric equipment and switches are checked for proper functioning.

The Final Route Test

Later all systems and parts have been inspected, replaced and adjusted every bit necessary, the technician volition take the motorbike for a route test. During the road test the technician verifies that all systems are function properly.

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