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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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Does anyone know the factory recommended service intervals? I know the first couple:

500 miles
1000 miles

What is the jump after the 1000 mile service? And so forth and so on...every 3000 miles (like a car) or every 1500 miles? Any help would be appreciated...

2004 FatBoy

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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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The book says every 5000 miles. Most dealers say 2500 miles. I say 3000 miles. To each their own. Just make sure your not running on cruddy oil.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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You can go to the HD main website, enter your VIN and it will give you the service requirements and intervals.
 
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here's a link to get you there, just pick your bike:
http://www.houseofharley.com/servicesmenusoftail.php
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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per the manual for my FXSTB it's 1000, 5000, 10000. as said above, my dealer bumps it up with an additional 2500 and 7500
 
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I have been getting mine done every 2500 miles. Since the first three years are paid for in advance I am taking it in as much as I can...
 
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