Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard 2021 Maintenance Schedule
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, spark plugs, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, tires, battery, air filter and general maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Harley-Davidson 2018 Softail Service Manual (94000529) & 2025 Softail Owner's Manual (94001246EN) Milwaukee-Eight service interval tables — used as a cross-model proxy for Touring M8 (see notes) (this document covers model years 2020–2022): s7ff0053a05385399.jimcontent.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 8,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Primary chaincase lubricant change | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Replace primary chaincase lubricant. |
| Transmission lubricant change | Every 32,000 km (first at 1,600 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace transmission lubricant. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace spark plugs (4 plugs total). |
| Secondary drive belt inspection & tension | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect secondary drive belt condition and check tension. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Flush and replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Tire pressure & tread inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect tire tread depth and adjust tire pressures. |
| Battery & terminal inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean battery terminals and test battery state of charge. |
| Air filter element inspection & replacement | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect air filter element every 8,000 km (5,000 mi); clean or replace as required. |
| Steering head bearings lubrication & check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Moderate | Lubricate steering head bearings and check neck adjustment. |
| General chassis & fastener check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect controls, brake pads, fuel lines, exhaust, and lights. |
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