Q: What should I do every 500 miles?
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Every 500 MilesChange your oil and oil filters every 500 miles. Check those brake pads and linings for wear. While youīre at it, give the bike a thorough once over. If you arenīt sure how to do it, go see your Harley Service Department, your fav mechanic, or another reputable wrench monkey. Ask to have a 500 mile maintenance check done on your bike- Donīt leave! Arrange to hang out,watch,and learn, as the pro checks out your bike. You can learn a lot from a grease monkey. Just be nice! Monkeys have been known to throw their own...well, you know, at people that aggravate them!
500 mile checkReplace your oil filter at 500 miles. Whether you think you need it or not, your bike will appreciate it and run better for it.
Air cleaner checkInspect your bikeīs air cleaner and service it, as required at 500 miles.
Brake Pads500 miles? Itīs time to inspect brake pad linings and discs for wear. This could save your life, so take the time to do it.
LeaksInspect your bikeīs oil lines and brake system for leaks every 500 miles.
Brake Hand Levers, Throttle Cables, Clutch Control CablesLubricate your bikeīs front brake hand lever, throttle control cables and the clutch control cable every 500 miles.
Engine Idle SpeedEvery 500 miles, check that engine idle speed!
ElectricalCheck the operation of your Harleyīs electrical equipment and switches every 500 miles. This just makes good sense. Donīt jury rig something that could cost you your life, and donīt skimp on or just plain overlook your electrical equipment.
TransmissionChange transmission lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug every 500 miles. Youīll thank yourself, and your bike will thank you, too.
Brake FluidAnother check that should take place every 500 miles is your check of the brake fluid reservoir levels and condition.
Lubricate...Lubricate the springer steering head bearings on your bike every 500 miles.
Links and MountsAt 500 miles and every 500 miles after that you should check the stabilizer links and the engine mounts.
Primary ChaincaseCheck your primary chaincase and lubricate & clean the magnetic drain plug every 500 miles.
Wheel Spoke TightnessCheck the bikeīs wheel spoke tightness for safetyīs sake, every 500 miles.
Cruise ControlCheck the cruise control/disengage switch every 500 miles and be sure all systems are functioning. You sure donīt want to find out in a clutch that you canīt accelerate if you need to, cause you canīt shut off your cruise control.
Rear Fork Pivot NutCheck the rear fork pivot nut every 500 miles. Hey, nuts on the loose can cause a lot of problems!
Air suspension Check the air suspension for correct operation and leakage at 500 miles. Check it every 500 miles, after that, as well.
Jiffy Stand Lubricate the jiffy stand every 500 miles.
Test RideRoad test your bike after every 500 mile maintenance session. Take it slow and easy and be sure everything is running the way you want it to be... safely.
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