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Recommended V-Twin Service Intervals

1,000 Miles:
   - First major break-in service, including oil change, filter replacement, and basic adjustments as listed in the previous response.

 

5,000 Miles, and Every 5,000 Miles After:
   - Oil and filter change
   - Inspect air filter and replace if needed
   - Check primary and transmission fluids
   - Inspect drive belt and tension, adjust as necessary
   - Brake pad, line, and rotor inspection
   - Check tire pressure and condition
   - Basic torque checks and lubrication of control cables

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10,000 Miles, and Every 10,000 Miles After: 
   - All items from 5,000-mile service
   - Replace spark plugs
   - Inspect and clean fuel injectors
   - Check battery health and charging system
   - Adjust clutch if needed
   - Check wheel bearings and lubricate as needed
   - Full inspection of exhaust, fasteners, and critical bolts

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20,000 Miles, and Every 20,000 Miles After: 
   - All items from the 10,000-mile service
   - Brake fluid flush and replacement (recommended every 20,000 miles or 2 years)
   - Fork oil replacement
   - Inspect steering head bearings and lubricate
   - Comprehensive diagnostic check of the entire electrical system
   - Inspect and service fuel system components (fuel pump, lines, etc.)

 

50,000 Miles:
   - Complete 20,000-mile service
   - Consider inspecting the top end (cylinder heads, valve adjustments if needed) to maintain performance and compression
   - Replace all suspension fluids, and inspect for any wear or leaks in shocks and fork seals
   - Evaluate drive belt condition; replace if showing signs of wear

 

75,000 Miles:
   - Repeat the 20,000-mile service checklist
   - Strongly consider replacing or rebuilding the primary and secondary chains, tensioners, and compensator as needed
   - Re-check and replace any parts that are aging, such as hoses, gaskets, and seals

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100,000 Miles:
   - Perform a comprehensive inspection of the entire engine and transmission
   - Consider a top-end rebuild, which can include new pistons, rings, and valves, to restore compression and performance if necessary
   - Inspect and replace all critical wear components in the transmission and clutch
   - Consider rebuilding or thoroughly inspecting the starter and alternator, as they can begin to wear out after prolonged use
   - Inspect and possibly replace wheel bearings, as well as thoroughly inspecting the suspension components for any wear

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