Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, general maintenance, air filter, tires, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, coolant and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Harley-Davidson and Buell Service Intervals, 2011 edition (Table 37, "Regular Service Intervals: 2011 VRSC Models") (Maintenance Schedule) (this document covers model years 2011–2014): serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Replace engine oil and filter. |
| Oil lines and brake system | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks, contact or abrasion. |
| Air cleaner | Every 5,000 mi | Easy | Inspect air cleaner, service as required. |
| Tires | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check tire pressure, inspect tread. |
| Clutch fluid | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check clutch fluid level and condition. |
| Drive belt and sprockets | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Inspect drive belt and sprockets, adjust belt. |
| Throttle, brake and clutch controls | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check, adjust and lubricate throttle, brake and clutch controls. |
| Jiffy stand | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect and lubricate jiffy (side) stand. |
| Brake fluid | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect brake fluid sight glass. |
| Brake pads and discs | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect brake pads and discs for wear. |
| Spark plugs inspect | Every 10,000 mi (first at 5,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect spark plugs. |
| Spark plugs replace | Every 10,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Electrical equipment and switches | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Check operation of electrical equipment and switches. |
| Front fork oil | Every 50,000 mi | Advanced | Replace front fork oil. |
| Steering head bearings | Every 30,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Advanced | Adjust steering head bearings. |
| Valve lash | Every 15,000 mi | Advanced | Inspect valve lash every 15,000 mi and adjust if necessary. |
| Cooling system | Every 15,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect cooling system; check clamps for tightness, check coolant freeze point. |
| Coolant | Every 30,000 mi | Moderate | Replace coolant. |
| Radiator | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Clean radiator. |
| Critical fasteners | Every 15,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Moderate | Check tightness of critical fasteners. |
| Battery | Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery and clean connections. |
| Exhaust system | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Inspect exhaust system for leaks, cracks, and loose or missing fasteners or heat shields. |
| Road test | Every 5,000 mi (first at 1,000 mi) | Easy | Verify component and system functions on a road test. |
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