Periodic Maintenance

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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 Interval Chart. 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)

Maintenance Intervals

The maintenance interval charts outline required maintenance and inspection based on vehicle miles. Each table states the number of miles that service is required on the vehicle. Some items or components may need to be serviced more often due to severe use. When the vehicle goes beyond 50,000 miles, return to the 500 mile chart and start the interval process over.

XU - Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.

D - Have an authorized Indian Motorcycle dealer perform these services.

E - Emission Control System Service (California / International)

500 mile (800 km) Service

Item		Remarks
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Engine Mount Fasteners	Inspect; tighten, adjust
XU	Engine Oil & Filter Change	Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Inspect; lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Inspect
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

2,500 mile (4,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Inspect; adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Inspect; adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

5,000 mile (8,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Inspect; lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Replace at specified interval or every 2 years
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Inspect; adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

10,000 mile (16,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
D	Engine Compression	Inspect; correct if necessary
XU	Engine Oil & Filter Change	Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E	Spark Plugs	Inspect; replace as needed; torque to specification
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Replace (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Replace at specified interval or every 2 years
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

15,000 mile (24,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Replace
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Replace
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Replace
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Inspect; adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

20,000 mile (32,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
D	Engine Compression	Inspect; correct if necessary
XU	Engine Oil & Filter Change	Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E	Spark Plugs	Inspect; replace as needed; torque to specification
D	Valve Lash Clearance	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Replace (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Inspect
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

25,000 mile (40,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Inspect
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Inspect; adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

30,000 mile (48,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Replace
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Replace
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
D	Engine Compression	Inspect; correct if necessary
XU	Engine Oil & Filter Change	Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E	Spark Plugs	Replace
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Replace (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Replace
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

35,000 mile (52,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Inspect
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

40,000 mile (64,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
D	Engine Compression	Inspect; correct if necessary
XU	Engine Oil & Filter Change	Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E	Spark Plugs	Inspect; replace as needed; torque to specification
D	Valve Lash Clearance	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Replace (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Inspect
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

45,000 mile (72,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Replace
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Replace
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Change every two years (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Inspect; lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Replace
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

50,000 mile (80,000 km) Service

Item		Remarks
XU	Air Filter	Inspect; clean
D	Crankcase Ventilation System	Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
D	Drive Chain	Inspect; clean, lubricate
D	Chain Sliders	Inspect; replace as needed
D	Engine Compression	Inspect; correct if necessary
D	Engine Mount Fasteners	Inspect; tighten, adjust
XU	Engine Oil & Filter Change	Change oil and filter, inspect used oil for contaminants
E	Evaporative Emission Control System	Inspect; clean
E	Exhaust System	Inspect; tighten, adjust
D	Fuel System	Inspect; clean
D	Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection	Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E	Spark Plugs	Inspect; replace as needed; torque to specification
	Battery	Check terminals; clean; test
D	Brake Fluid	Replace (DOT 4)
XU / D	Brake Pads	Inspect pad wear; replace if worn beyond service limit
D	Clutch Lever	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Clutch Cable Freeplay	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Control Cable Ends	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Fasteners	Inspect; tighten if necessary
D	Front Brake Lever	Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Front Fork Oil	Inspect
D	Front Forks and Front Axle	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Gear Shift Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Head Light	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Brake Pedal	Inspect; adjust if necessary
D	Rear Shock Absorber	Replace
D	Rear Wheel Alignment	Inspect; adjust if necessary
	Road Test	Perform Road Test
D	Sidestand	Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
D	Steering Bearings	Inspect
D	Suspension Linkage, Rear	Inspect
D	Swing Arm and Rear Axle	Inspect
D	Tires / Wheels	Inspect tread depth, sidewall cracking, wear patterns

XU - Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.

D - Have an authorized Indian Motorcycle dealer perform these services.

E - Emission Control System Service (California)

When the vehicle goes beyond 50,000 miles, return to the 500 mile chart and start the interval process over.