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Challenger / Pursuit

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2023 Indian Challenger / Pursuit Rider's Manual, 6.6.6 Maintenance Intervals

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2023 Challenger / Pursuit Rider's Manual.

74 items for a 2024 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: Hydraulic lifters (no routine clearance adjustment)
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, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2024 Indian Challenger / Pursuit

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

5 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

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
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi

28 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil & Filter Change. Factory: At 500 mi, not 2,500, then every 5,000 mi.
Coolant Level

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; add recommended coolant as directed' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code (blank)
Crankcase Ventilation System

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Exhaust System

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust; correct; replace if necessary. Check and re-torque all sealed exhaust joints' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code E
Fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; tighten if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Gear Shift Pedal

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Oil Lines / Oil System Inspection

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; clean, adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil & Filter Change. Factory: With oil change.
Road Test

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Perform Road Test' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code (blank)
Suspension Linkage, Rear

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Fuel System

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; clean' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery: Check terminals; clean; test. Factory: Tables 500, 2,500, 5,000 mi then every 5,000 mi to 50,000; cycle repeats.
Clutch Cable Freeplay

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Clutch Lever

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed' in the 500 mi table and the 5,000 mi table and every 5,000 mi table after (not 2,500); code D
Clutch Pinion Shaft Clevis

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; lubricate with proper lubricants as directed' in the 500 mi table and the 5,000 mi table and every 5,000 mi table after (not 2,500); code D
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Belt: Inspect; tighten, clean, adjust. Factory: Tables 500, 2,500, 5,000 mi then every 5,000 mi to 50,000; cycle repeats.
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering Bearings: Inspect. Factory: Tables 500, 2,500, 5,000 mi then every 5,000 mi to 50,000; cycle repeats.
Front Forks and Front Axle

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Rear Shock Absorber

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Sidestand

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Swing Arm and Rear Axle

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Pads: Inspect pad wear. Factory: Tables 500, 2,500, 5,000 mi then every 5,000 mi to 50,000; cycle repeats.
Front Brake Lever

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Adjust if necessary, lubricate with proper lubricant as directed' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Rear Brake Pedal

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires / Wheels: Inspect. Factory: Tables 500, 2,500, 5,000 mi then every 5,000 mi to 50,000; cycle repeats.
Rear Wheel Alignment

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code D
Control Cable Ends

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Lubricate with proper lubricant as directed' in the 500 mi table and the 5,000 mi table and every 5,000 mi table after (not 2,500); code D
Evaporative Emission Control System

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; clean' in every interval table (500 mi / 800 km, 2,500 mi / 4,000 km, 5,000 mi / 8,000 km, then every 5,000 mi to 50,000 mi / 80,000 km; charts then restart at 500 mi); code E

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
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 control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

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

1 item

Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Fluid: Replace (DOT 4). Factory: Replace at 10k-mile tables; change every two years.

Every 10,000 mi

4 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Compression: Inspect. Factory: At 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k mi.
Gear Position Switch

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; clean' in the 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000 mi tables (45,000 and 50,000 not read); code D
Head Light

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; adjust if necessary' in the 500, 2,500, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000 mi tables (45,000 and 50,000 not read); code D
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air Filter: Replace. Factory: Replace at 10k-mile tables; inspect at others.

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Front Fork Oil: Replace. Factory: Replace at 15k and 30k mi, or every 2 years.

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark Plugs: Inspect; torque. Factory: At 15k and 30k mi tables.

Every 16,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Key Fob Battery

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Replace at specified interval or every 2 years' in the 500, 20,000, 40,000 mi tables

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 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 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Belt: Replace. Factory: Replace in 30,000 mi table.

Every 2 years

3 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

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

No interval set

4 items

Damper, Cushion Drive

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: Visual inspection for cracks or deformation is required whenever the rear wheel is removed. Replace if damage is found
Engine Mount Fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: 'Inspect; tighten, adjust' (D) in the 500 mi (800 km) table only among the tables read (45,000 and 50,000 mi tables not read)
Exhaust System: replace

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: replace if necessary
Brake Pads: replace

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: replace if worn beyond service limit

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.