500 MILE MAINTENANCE:
1. Change engine oil and filter
2. Inspect air cleaner and service as required
3. Inspect petcock fuel filter screen and service as required
4. Change primary drive lubricant / clean magnetic drain plug
5. Check and adjust primary chain
6. Check and adjust the clutch
7. Change transmission lubricant. Clean magnetic plug
8. Check and lubricate throw-out bearing and clutch rod (Bulldog, RSD
only)
9. Check and adjust drive belt with rider on bike
10. Check rear brake pedal adjustment
11. Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
12. Inspect brake fluid reservoir level and condition
13. Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
14. Lubricate: brake and clutch levers - throttle and clutch cables
15. Inspect operation of throttle and enrichener controls
16. Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
17. Check tire pressure - inspect tire and tread for wear and damage
18. Check rear swing arm pivot nut
19. Check all operations of electrical equipment and switches
20. Inspect an or replace spark plugs as needed
21. Check condition of rear shock absorbers
22. Check torque of all fasteners except engine head bolts
23. Check engine idle speed adjustment
24. Clean tappet screen
25. Download ignition module, note settings and rev hits, forward
to Big Dog Motorcycle Customer Service
500 MILE MAINTENANCE:
1. Change engine oil and filter
2. Inspect air cleaner and service as required
3. Inspect petcock fuel filter screen and service as required
4. Change primary drive lubricant / clean magnetic drain plug
5. Check and adjust primary chain
6. Check and adjust the clutch
7. Change transmission lubricant. Clean magnetic plug
8. Check and lubricate throw-out bearing and clutch rod (Bulldog, RSD
only)
9. Check and adjust drive belt with rider on bike
10. Check rear brake pedal adjustment
11. Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
12. Inspect brake fluid reservoir level and condition
13. Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
14. Lubricate: brake and clutch levers - throttle and clutch cables
15. Inspect operation of throttle and enrichener controls
16. Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
17. Check tire pressure - inspect tire and tread for wear and damage
18. Check rear swing arm pivot nut
19. Check all operations of electrical equipment and switches
20. Inspect an or replace spark plugs as needed
21. Check condition of rear shock absorbers
22. Check torque of all fasteners except engine head bolts
23. Check engine idle speed adjustment
24. Clean tappet screen
25. Download ignition module, note settings and rev hits, forward
to Big Dog Motorcycle Customer Service
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.13
]
500 MILE MAINTENANCE:
1. Change engine oil and filter
2. Inspect air cleaner and service as required
3. Inspect petcock fuel filter screen and service as required
4. Change primary drive lubricant / clean magnetic drain plug
5. Check and adjust primary chain
6. Check and adjust the clutch
7. Change transmission lubricant. Clean magnetic plug
8. Check and lubricate throw-out bearing and clutch rod (Bulldog, RSD
only)
9. Check and adjust drive belt with rider on bike
10. Check rear brake pedal adjustment
11. Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
12. Inspect brake fluid reservoir level and condition
13. Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
14. Lubricate: brake and clutch levers - throttle and clutch cables
15. Inspect operation of throttle and enrichener controls
16. Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
17. Check tire pressure - inspect tire and tread for wear and damage
18. Check rear swing arm pivot nut
19. Check all operations of electrical equipment and switches
20. Inspect an or replace spark plugs as needed
21. Check condition of rear shock absorbers
22. Check torque of all fasteners except engine head bolts
23. Check engine idle speed adjustment
24. Clean tappet screen
25. Download ignition module, note settings and rev hits, forward
to Big Dog Motorcycle Customer Service
500 MILE MAINTENANCE:
1. Change engine oil and filter
2. Inspect air cleaner and service as required
3. Inspect petcock fuel filter screen and service as required
4. Change primary drive lubricant / clean magnetic drain plug
5. Check and adjust primary chain
6. Check and adjust the clutch
7. Change transmission lubricant. Clean magnetic plug
8. Check and lubricate throw-out bearing and clutch rod (Bulldog, RSD
only)
9. Check and adjust drive belt with rider on bike
10. Check rear brake pedal adjustment
11. Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
12. Inspect brake fluid reservoir level and condition
13. Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
14. Lubricate: brake and clutch levers - throttle and clutch cables
15. Inspect operation of throttle and enrichener controls
16. Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks
17. Check tire pressure - inspect tire and tread for wear and damage
18. Check rear swing arm pivot nut
19. Check all operations of electrical equipment and switches
20. Inspect an or replace spark plugs as needed
21. Check condition of rear shock absorbers
22. Check torque of all fasteners except engine head bolts
23. Check engine idle speed adjustment
24. Clean tappet screen
25. Download ignition module, note settings and rev hits, forward
to Big Dog Motorcycle Customer Service
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.13
]