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Street 500 / 750 (XG)

Library entry covers 2015-2020

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Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules, Table 5-1 Regular Service Intervals: Street Models

Factory factory bulletin. Covers 2018 Street models (Table 5-1).

76 items for a 2016 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Toothed belt
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2016 Harley-Davidson Street 500 / 750 (XG)

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 12 months

8 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Replace engine oil and filter. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km. Annually (fn 1).
Check exhaust system for leaks

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 1, 3; Note 1: Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Replace engine oil and filter. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.
Check fuel lines and fittings for leaks

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 1; Note 1: Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.
Check DOT4 front brake fluid for moisture

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 1, 2; Note 1: Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.
Check front brake system for leaks

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 1; Note 1: Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.
Check rear brake system for leaks

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 1; Note 1: Perform annually or at specified intervals, whichever comes first.
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check tire pressure, inspect tread. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.

Every 5,000 mi

22 items

Check coolant freeze point

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Check coolant level

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Check operation of electrical equipment and switches

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Clean radiator

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check cooling system for leaks, clamps for tightness. Factory: Also check coolant level and freeze point. First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then
Repair exhaust system as necessary

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Road test to verify component and system functions

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Check, adjust and lubricate throttle cables. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Inspect air cleaner filter, service as required. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.
Lubricate fuel cap lock

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 3
Repair fuel lines and fittings as necessary

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Inspect drive belt and sprockets, adjust belt. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Check and lubricate jiffy stand. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.
Check DOT4 rear brake fluid for moisture

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check brake pads and discs for wear. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.
Check front brake fluid level

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Check rear brake fluid level

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km))
Inspect and lubricate front brake caliper pins and bushings

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Inspect rear brake caliper and lubricate pins and bushings

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Repair front brake system as necessary

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Repair rear brake system as necessary

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: X in all 11 interval columns (1000 mi (1600 km), 5000 mi (8000 km), 10000 mi (16000 km) ... 50000 mi (80000 km)); Notes 2
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Check, adjust and lubricate brake and clutch controls. Factory: First 1,000 mi/1,600 km, then every 5,000 mi/8,000 km.

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 8,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Inspect valve lash, adjust if necessary

Engine

Factory

Factory: marked at 15000, 30000, 45000 mi (24000, 48000, 72000 km); could vary with frequency of operation and riding style (note 4) Read from Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules (MAINT2018) Table 5-1, Street models

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 20,000 mi

5 items

Adjust steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Factory: first at 1000 mi (1600 km), then 20000 and 40000 mi (32000, 64000 km); dealer item Read from Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules (MAINT2018) Table 5-1, Street models
Inspect rear fork bearing

Front end

Factory

Factory: marked at 20000 and 40000 mi (32000, 64000 km); dealer item Read from Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules (MAINT2018) Table 5-1, Street models
Lubricate steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Factory: marked at 20000 and 40000 mi (32000, 64000 km); dealer item Read from Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules (MAINT2018) Table 5-1, Street models
Inspect rear shock absorber bushings for wear and cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: marked at 20000 and 40000 mi (32000, 64000 km); dealer item Read from Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules (MAINT2018) Table 5-1, Street models
Clean and lubricate shift and brake levers, inspect for wear

Brakes

Factory

Factory: marked at 20000 and 40000 mi (32000, 64000 km); dealer item Read from Harley-Davidson 2018 Maintenance Schedules (MAINT2018) Table 5-1, Street models

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace spark plugs every two years or every 30000 mi (48,000 km), whichever comes first.

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi

1 item

Coolant (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Replace coolant every 30000 mi (48,000 km).

Every 50,000 mi

2 items

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Rebuild front forks and replace fork oil. Factory: Single X in the 50,000 mi column.

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Battery

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: Check battery, terminal torque and clean connections annually.

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake system (flush and replace DOT 4 fluid)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Flush brake system and replace DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid every two years or sooner if moisture content is 3% or greater.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.