Content Source: 2021 Indian Scout Bobber Owner’s Manual (9931589 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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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)

Maintenance Table Key

Symbol Description
I

Inspect (tighten, clean, adjust, correct or replace if necessary)
R

Replace/Rebuild
L

Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed
P

Perform
*

Replace at specified interval or annually. If driven in extreme conditions.
**

Replace at specified interval or every 2 years

Periodic Maintenance Table

Engine

ENGINE MILES (KILOMETERS)
 

500 (800)

  

2500 (4000)

  

5000 (8000)

  

10000 (16000)

  

15000 (24000)

  

20000 (32000)

  

25000 (40000)

  

30000 (48000)

  

35000 (56000)

  

40000 (64000)

  

45000 (72000)

  

50000 (80000)
Air Filter     I   I   R   I   R   I   R   I   R   I   R
Crankcase Ventilation System I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Cooling System / Radiator I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Drive Belt I   I   I   I   I   I   I   R   I   I   I   I
Engine Compression             I       I       I       I       I
Engine Mount Fasteners I                                            
Engine Oil* R           R       R       R       R       R
Engine Oil Filter* R           R       R       R       R       R
Evaporative Emission Control System (CA. Only) I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Check and re-torque all sealed exhaust joints P           P       P       P       P       P
Exhaust Heat Shield Worm Clamps I                                            
Fuel Filter                         R                   R
Fuel System I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Spark Plugs             I       I       R       I       I
Engine Coolant I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   R
Valve Lash Clearance                     I               I        

Chassis

CHASSIS MILES (KILOMETERS)
 

500 (800)

  

2500 (4000)

  

5000 (8000)

  

10000 (16000)

  

15000 (24000)

  

20000 (32000)

  

25000 (40000)

  

30000 (48000)

  

35000 (56000)

  

40000 (64000)

  

45000 (72000)

  

50000 (80000)
Battery 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 Pads I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Clutch Lever L       I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
Control Cable Ends I       I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L   I   L
Fasteners I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Front Brake Lever L   I   L   L   L   L   L   L   L   L   L   L
Front Fork Oil** I       I   I   R   I   I   R   I   I   R   I
Front Forks and Front Axle I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Gear Shift Pedal I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Head Light I   I       I       I       I       I       I
Rear Brake Pedal I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Rear Shock Absorber 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
Road Test P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P   P
Sidestand / Sidestand Safety Switch 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
Shock Bushings and Fasteners I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Swing Arm, Rear Axle, Swing Arm Pivot, and Pivot Bearings I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I
Tires / Wheels I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I   I

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