Just curious if this is a new requirement for the '09 and up FL models... Plugged my VIN into the H-D site and this is what it shows me for my mileage... Fork oil? I thought this was like a 50K item? Anybody?

Brad

AT 15,000 MILES / 24,000 KILOMETERS

ITEM SERVICED
PROCEDURE
NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace

Oil lines and brake system
Inspect for leaks
1
Air cleaner
Inspect, service as required

Clutch
Check adjustment
1
Drive belt and compensator sprocket
Inspect, adjust belt
1
Compensator sprocket isolators
Inspect for wear
5
Brake and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
1
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
1
Fuel lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks
1
Brake fluid
Check levels and condition
4
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear

Spark plugs
Inspect

Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation

Front fork oil
replace
1,2
Air suspension
Check pressure, operation and leakage
1
Fuel door, Tour-Pak, saddlebags
Lubricate hinges and latches

Battery
Check battery and clean connections
3
Exhaust system
Inspect for leaks, cracks and loose or missing fasteners or heat shields
3
Road test
Verify component and system functions


NOTES

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

2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers).

3. Perform annually.

4. Change D.O.T. 4 and flush brake system every two years.

5. Perform at each rear tire change.

6. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual.

 

It is 50,000 mile service. It falls under 1&2 in notes.

I would not wait 50,000 miles. I change mine during the winter storage.

 

It's an easy DIY job. Once you see the old, you will be glad you did it at 15K.

 

Change it. Trust me, it will be dirty. I used ICLICK's method. See this link for further.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...on-spring.html

 

I also went ahead and used iclick's method and I couldn't believe how dark and dirty the oil was. Looked like someone has ground up graphite and put it in the oil. How can the oil get so dirty when it (should) be protected from the elements? Is there some strange fork oil formula The MOCO uses at the factory when they ship new bikes that I don't know about? I replaced the oil with Screamin' Eagle racing oil 20w. It says "for off-road use only" but we'll see. I plan to ride it a bit tonight for the first time since the oil change.

 

I wouldn't let it go any longer than 20k, but that's just me.

 

Did mine at 20K. NASTY! 15K would be better.

 

I dont see the link to iClick's method, can some one point it out?

 

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-mo...on-spring.html

 

Thanks, but there is no link to his method contained in this link

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-mo...on-spring.html