Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard 2005 Maintenance Schedule
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, spark plugs, general maintenance, tires, brake fluid, air filter, coolant, drive chain maintenance and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1450ccEngine size
40Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Harley-Davidson 2015 Service Intervals (dealer technician quick-reference collection), Table 6: Regular Service Intervals - 2015 Touring Models (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2000–2016): serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary chaincase lubricant change | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Replace primary chaincase lubricant. |
| Transmission lubricant change | Every 20,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace transmission lubricant. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 30,000 mi · Every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Check operation of electrical equipment and switches | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check operation of electrical equipment and switches. |
| Front tire pressure and tread check | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check front tire pressure and inspect tread depth. |
| Front wheel spoke tightness check | Every 15,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check front wheel spoke tightness (if equipped with spoke wheels). |
| Front brake fluid sight glass inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect front brake fluid level via reservoir sight glass; level drops as pads wear. |
| Clutch hydraulic fluid sight glass inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect hydraulic clutch fluid level via reservoir sight glass; level rises as clutch wears. |
| Front brake and clutch reservoir cover screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check torque of the front brake and hydraulic clutch reservoir cover screws. |
| Hand control switch housing screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check hand control switch housing screw torque. |
| Clutch lever handlebar clamp screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check clutch lever handlebar clamp screw torque. |
| Master cylinder handlebar clamp screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check front brake master cylinder handlebar clamp screw torque. |
| Steering head bearing inspection, lubrication and adjustment | Every 25,000 mi | Advanced | Inspect, lubricate and adjust steering head bearings. |
| Windshield bushing inspection | Every 15,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect windshield bushings (if equipped). |
| Air cleaner inspection and service | Every 5,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Inspect air cleaner element and service as required. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Engine coolant freeze point / leak check | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check engine coolant freeze point and inspect for leaks. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 30,000 mi | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Radiator cleaning | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Clean radiators of debris. |
| Right front engine mount end cap screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check right front engine mount end cap screw torque. |
| Engine mount to front crankcase screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check engine mount to front crankcase screw torque. |
| Oil lines and brake system inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks, contact or abrasion. |
| Fuel lines and fittings inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect fuel lines and fittings for leaks, contact or abrasion. |
| Rear brake fluid sight glass inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect rear brake fluid level via reservoir sight glass. |
| Rear brake reservoir cover screw torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check torque of the rear brake reservoir cover screws. |
| Brake pad and disc wear inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect brake pads and discs for wear. |
| Front axle nut torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check front axle nut torque. |
| Jiffy stand inspection and lubrication | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect and lubricate the side (jiffy) stand. |
| Clutch cable adjustment check (FLHR/C, FLHP) | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check clutch cable adjustment (cable-clutch variants). |
| Rear tire pressure and tread check | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check rear tire pressure and inspect tread depth. |
| Drive belt and sprocket inspection/adjustment | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy–Moderate | Inspect drive belt and sprockets; adjust belt as needed. |
| Rear axle nut torque check | Every 10,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check rear axle nut torque. |
| Air suspension pressure/operation check (if equipped) | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check air suspension pressure, operation and leakage. |
| Exhaust system inspection | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect exhaust system for leaks, cracks and loose or missing fasteners/shields. |
| Battery check and terminal service | Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery, terminal torque and clean connections; lubricate terminals with electrical contact lubricant. |
| Fuel door hinge and latch lubrication | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Lubricate fuel door hinge and latch with Harley lube. |
| Front fork rebuild | Every 50,000 mi | Advanced | Disassemble, inspect, rebuild front forks and replace fork oil. |
| Fuel filter element replacement | Every 100,000 mi | Moderate | Replace the fuel filter element. |
| Rear sprocket isolator inspection | See notes | Easy | Inspect rear sprocket isolators for wear. |
| Road test - component and system function verification | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Road test to verify component and system functions. |
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