Content Source: 2020 Indian Scout Bobber / Bobber 20 Owner’s Manual (9929432 R03) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Periodic Maintenance

Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust and replace parts as necessary. When inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, use genuine INDIAN MOTORCYCLE parts available from your dealer. Record service and maintenance information in the Maintenance Log beginning on Maintenance Log.
Perform maintenance at the intervals specified in the Periodic Maintenance Table. Vehicles subjected to severe use must be inspected and serviced more frequently.

Severe Use Definition

  • high speed operation for extended periods
  • low speed operation for extended periods
  • operation in dusty or otherwise adverse conditions
  • operation in cold weather (temperatures below freezing)

Periodic Maintenance Table

Engine

  Odometer Reading in Miles (Kilometers)
Component

500 (800)

2,500 (4,000) & every
5,000 (8,000) thereafter

5,000 (8,000)

  

10,000 (16,000)

  

15,000 (24,000)

  

20,000 (32,000)

  

25,000 (40,000)

  

30,000 (48,000)

  

35,000 (56,000)

  

40,000 (64,000)

  

45,000 (72,000)

  

50,000 (80,000)
Engine Oil & Filter* R - -   R   -   R   -   R   -   R   -   R
Crankcase Vent I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Engine Compression I       I       I       I       I       I
Oil Lines/Oil System Inspection I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Air Filter I I I   R   I   R   I   R   I   R   I   R
Cooling System/Radiator I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   R
Exhaust System I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Valve Lash Clearance -   -   -   -   I   -   -   -   I   -   -
Spark Plugs - - -   -   I   -   -   R   -   -   I   -
Feeler Pegs I - I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Maintenance Key: I = Inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = Perform; R = Replace/Rebuild
L = Lubricate w/ proper lubricant; * = Replace at specified interval or annually; ** = Replace as specified or every 2 years

Chassis

  Odometer Reading in Miles (Kilometers)
Component
See table key below

500 (800)

2,500 (4,000) & every
5,000 (8,000) thereafter

5,000 (8,000)

  

10,000 (16,000)

  

15,000 (24,000)

  

20,000 (32,000)

  

25,000 (40,000)

  

30,000 (48,000)

  

35,000 (56,000)

  

40,000 (64,000)

  

45,000 (72,000)

  

50,000 (80,000)
Battery/Connections I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Brake Fluid** I I I   R   I   R   I   R   I   R   I   R
Brake Lines/Brake Pads I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Clutch Cable I - I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
Clutch Lever (Mechanical) L - I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
Diagnostic Codes I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Drive Belt (Rear) I I I   I   I   I   I   R   I   I   I   I
Drive Belt Tension Adjustment I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Electrical Equipment/Switches I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Evaporative Emission Control System (if equipped) I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Fasteners I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Front Brake Lever L - I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
ABS Components I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Front Fork Oil** I   I   I   R   I   I   R   I   I   R   I
Front Fork/Axle I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Fuel System/Lines/Fittings I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Fuel Filter - - -   -   -   -   R   -   -   -   -   R
Gear Shift Lever I I I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
Headlamp I I -   I   -   I   -   I   -   I   -   I
Rear Suspension Rocker I I I   I   L   I   I   L   I   I   L   I
Rear Shock Unit I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   R
Rear Wheel Alignment I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Rear Brake Pedal I I I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
Road Test P P P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P
Sidestand L I L   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Steering Bearings I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Swingarm/Rear Axle I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Tires/Wheels/Spokes I I I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Maintenance Key: I = Inspect, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary; P = Perform; R = Replace/Rebuild
L = Lubricate w/ proper lubricant; * = Replace at specified interval or annually; ** = Replace as specified or every 2 years

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