Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2023 Maintenance Schedule
The 2023 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, tires, brake fluid, air filter, oil, drive chain maintenance, battery and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1746ccEngine size
37Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Harley-Davidson 2018 Softail Service Manual (94000529) (this document covers model years 2020–2024): s7ff0053a05385399.jimcontent.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical equipment and switches operation check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check operation of electrical equipment and switches. |
| Front tire pressure and tread check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check front tire cold inflation pressure and inspect tread. |
| Front wheel spoke torque check (if equipped) | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check front wheel spoke torque on the laced-wheel option. |
| Front brake fluid level inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect front brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Front DOT 4 brake fluid moisture check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check front DOT 4 brake fluid for moisture contamination. |
| Steering head bearings adjustment | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Moderate | Adjust steering head bearing play. |
| Steering head bearings lubrication (dealer) | Every 48,000 km | Advanced | Disassemble, lubricate, and inspect steering head bearings. |
| Windshield bushings inspection (if equipped) | Every 16,000 km | Easy | Inspect windshield mounting bushings. |
| Upper and lower switch housing screw torque check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check upper and lower handlebar switch housing screw torque. |
| Clutch lever handlebar clamp screw torque check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check clutch lever handlebar clamp screw torque. |
| Master cylinder handlebar clamp screw torque check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check front brake master cylinder handlebar clamp screw torque. |
| Air cleaner inspection and service | Every 8,000 km | Easy | Inspect air cleaner element and service as required. |
| Engine oil and filter replacement | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Oil cooler cleaning and inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Clean and inspect engine oil cooler. |
| Primary chaincase lubricant replacement | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Replace primary chaincase lubricant. |
| Transmission lubricant replacement | Every 32,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Replace transmission lubricant. |
| Oil lines and brake system inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks, contact, or abrasion. |
| Fuel lines and fittings inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect fuel lines and fittings for leaks, contact, or abrasion. |
| Rear brake fluid level inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Rear DOT 4 brake fluid moisture check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check rear DOT 4 brake fluid for moisture contamination. |
| Brake pads and discs wear inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake pads and discs for wear. |
| Front axle torque check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Moderate | Check front axle nut torque. |
| Jiffy stand inspection and lubrication | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Inspect and lubricate side (jiffy) stand. |
| Clutch adjustment check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check clutch adjustment. |
| Brake and clutch controls check/adjust/lubricate | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check, adjust, and lubricate brake and clutch hand/foot controls. |
| Rear wheel spoke torque check (if equipped) | Every 24,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check rear wheel spoke torque on the laced-wheel option. |
| Rear tire pressure and tread check | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Check rear tire cold inflation pressure and inspect tread. |
| Rear fork spacer bolt torque check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Moderate | Check rear fork spacer bolt torque. |
| Drive belt and sprockets inspection/adjustment | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Moderate | Inspect final drive belt and sprockets; adjust belt as needed. |
| Rear axle nut torque check | Every 16,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Moderate | Check rear axle nut torque. |
| Exhaust system inspection | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | 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. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace spark plugs. |
| Front fork disassembly, inspection and fork oil replacement | Every 80,000 km | Advanced | Disassemble, inspect, rebuild front forks, and replace fork oil. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 161,000 km | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
| Brake and clutch system fluid flush (DOT 4) | Every 24 months | Moderate | Flush brake and clutch hydraulic systems and replace DOT 4 fluid. |
| Road test (component and system function check) | Every 8,000 km (first at 1,600 km) | Easy | Road test motorcycle to verify component and system functions. |
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