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Harley-Davidson · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke twin, dry sump, separate gearbox oil, belt drive

V-Rod (VRSC)

Library entry covers 2002-2017

15 factory 33 guideline

Published source

Harley-Davidson/Buell 2006 Service Intervals, Table 46: VRSC Models

Factory factory bulletin. Covers 2006 VRSC (Table 46).

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48 items for a 2005 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: Dry sump (separate oil tank)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
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: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, hydraulic
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

2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod (VRSC)

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

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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

5 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
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

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi

8 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil and filter: replace. Factory: Cols 1,000/5,000/10,000/15,000/20,000/25,000 mi; marked every column.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil and filter: replace. Factory: Every column.
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner: inspect, service as required. Factory: Every column.
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Rear belt and sprockets: inspect, adjust belt. Factory: Every column.
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Jiffy stand: inspect and lubricate. Factory: Every column.
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pads and discs: inspect for wear. Factory: Every column.
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires: check pressure, inspect tread. Factory: Every column.
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Throttle, brake and clutch controls: check, adjust, lubricate. Factory: Every column.

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
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 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve lash: adjust. Factory: Text row; interval may vary with riding style (fn 4).

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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

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

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Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi

4 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant: replace. Factory: Text row.
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front fork oil: replace. Factory: Text row.
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings. Factory: Fn 2: disassemble, lubricate, inspect every 30,000 mi.
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear fork bearings: repack. Factory: Text row.

Every 50,000 mi

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

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Every 12 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery: check and clean connections. Factory: Annually (fn 3).

Every 2 years

4 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid. Factory: Replace DOT 4 and flush system every two years (fn 5).

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.