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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.

Key

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 Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
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
  Key Fob Battery Replace at specified interval or every 2 years
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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, 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 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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
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; 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 Gear Position Switch Inspect; clean.
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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, 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 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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
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
  Key Fob Battery Replace
D Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Inspect; 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 Gear Position Switch Inspect; clean.
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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, 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 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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Replace
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 Gear Position Switch Inspect; clean.
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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, 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 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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
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
  Key Fob Battery Replace
D Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Inspect; 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 Gear Position Switch Inspect; clean.
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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, 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 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
  Damper, Cushion Drive Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found.
D Drive Belt Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust
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 Filter Replacement

Applies only to fuel pumps built before 11/10/2015.

Fuel pumps built after 11/11/2015 do not have a replaceable fuel filter.
D Fuel System Inspect; clean
D Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary
D / E Spark Plugs Inspect; 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 Gear Position Switch Inspect; clean.
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
When the vehicle goes beyond 50,000 miles, return to the 500 mile chart and start the interval process over.

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