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S&S Recommended Regular Service Intervals
Item
Interval
Engine Oil & Filter ...........................................Change at 50, 500, 2,500 miles, every 2,500
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miles thereafter.
1
Air Cleaner .......................................................Inspect at 50 and 500 miles, every 2,500
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miles thereafter.
2
Petcock, Lines, & Fittings. Vacuum Lines........Inspect at 50 and 500 miles, every 2,500
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miles thereafter.
Fuel Filters ......................................................Every 5,000 miles.
Engine Idle Speed............................................Adjust as required.
Throttle & Enrichment Device Control .............Inspect and lubricate throttle cables at 500
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miles and every 2,500 miles thereafter.
Spark Plugs (Champion RA8HC or equiv.)......Inspect every 5,000 miles. Replace every
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10,000 miles or as needed.
Ignition Timing - 28 deg. total advance max. ...Inspect every 5,000 miles.
Engine Mounts .................................................Inspect every 500 miles and every 5,000
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miles thereafter.
External Fasteners (except cyl. head bolts) ....Re-torque at 500 miles and every 5,000
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miles thereafter.
1
S&S recommends that petroleum-based oil not specifically formulated for air cooled
motorcycles should be changed every 1,000 miles.
2
Replace more frequently if required or if engine is operated in a dusty environment.
N. Service Intervals
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