Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS Simplified Maintenance Schedule
This is the maintenance schedule and service intervals for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 with the Milwaukee Eight 114 engine, also known as they FXBRS.
Here are the models of Harley-Davidson Breakout you might be looking for
- Harley-Davidson Breakout 103 (FXSB, 2013-2017) — with a High Output Twin-Cam 103B engine
- Harley-Davidson Breakout 107 (FXBR, 2018-2019) — with the Milwaukee-Eight 8-valve engine, 107 c.i.
- Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 (FXBR/S, 2018+) — with the Milwaukee-Eight 8-valve engine, 114 c.i.
The Harley-Davidson Breakout has been Harley-Davidson’s long, sleek chopper motorcycle for a number of years. And the Harley Davidson Breakout 114 (FXBRS) is the highest-spec Breakout released yet.
On top of the engine improvements, there are a number of improvements to the suspension and chassis which give the FXBRS improved handling over the previous model.
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Maintenance schedule for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS
Below is the service schedule for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS. This comes from the manual, but has been clarified for legibility — adding all the notes into the table, and making it all easier to read.
Generally maintenance for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS can be summarised as
- 5000 mile / 8000 km maintenance intervals where you have to change the oil and filter, and check everything.
- Every two services, tighten everything up back to torque spec, and lubricate major bearings.
- Every 2-4 years replace fluids, or as needed.
| mi x 1000 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | |
| km x 1000 | 1.6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 72 | 80 | Every |
| Replace engine oil and filter* | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year |
| Replace primary chaincase lubricant | X | X | X | X | X | More frequently in severe conditions | ||||||
| Replace transmission lubricant | X | X | X | More frequently in severe conditions | ||||||||
| Inspect air filter, clean/replace if required* | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | More often if riding in severe conditions | |
| Inspect drive belt and sprockets | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Adjust drive belt tension as necessary | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Adjust clutch* | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Inspect brake pads and discs | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Inspect front and rear brake fluid level | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Check front and rear brake fluid moisture content | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year |
| Replace brake fluid (DOT 4) | 2 years, or sooner if moisture content greater: R | |||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs | X | 2 years | ||||||||||
| Rebuild front forks (Disassemble, inspect, rebuild, replace fork oil) | X | |||||||||||
| Check 12 volt battery – terminal torque, connection cleanness, lubricate terminals with contact lubricant | Year: Cl/L | |||||||||||
| Inspect fuel lines and fittings (check for leaks/abrasion) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year |
| Replace fuel filter* | 100K mi (160K km) | |||||||||||
| Check front and rear tire pressure and tread | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year |
| Torque front and rear wheel spokes (if equipped) | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Adjust / Grease (G) steering head bearings | X | X | X | G | X | X | ||||||
| Tighten upper and lower switch housing screw | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year | |||||
| Tighten screws on – Switch housings – Clutch lever – Brake lever, and – Brake master cylinder | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year | |||||
| Inspect oil and brake lines (check for leaks/abrasion) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year |
| Tighten front and rear axle nuts | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year | |||||
| Lubricate jiffy stand* | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Lubricate brake and clutch controls | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Inspect electrical equipment and switches | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Clean oil cooler | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Inspect exhaust system, fasteners and shields (check for leaks, cracks, loose or missing fasteners/shields)* | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | Year |
| Check component and system functions (Road test) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | – |
Tires sizes for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS
The Breakout 114 ships with Michelin Scorcher 11 tyres out of the box.
| Wheel | Tyre size | Recommended pressure (cold) |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 130/60B21 63H BW | 36 psi / 248 kPa / 2.48 bar |
| Rear | 240/40R18 79V BW | 42 psi / 290 kPa / 2.9 bar |
About the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS
The Harley-Davidson Breakout is a long, kicked-out, dragster-style cruiser motorcycle with a fat 240mm-wide 18-inch rear tyre. It has obvious Harley-Davidson style everywhere you look.
The 2018 model got the updates to the Softail frame and the updated Milwaukee-Eight engine that give the Breakout 114 better handling and more power.
The Milwaukee-Eight 114 ci engine is an 1868cc air-cooled V-twin. It puts a measured 78 hp at the rear wheel (per Cycle World), but the bags of torque tell a better story. The drivetrain is via a five-speed gearbox and a low-maintenance belt drive (you just have to check and adjust the tension periodically, and not clean it regularly like you would a chain).
There’s a single front disc brake on the Breakout 114, which at least helps you enjoy that big front wheel aesthetically. ABS is standard.
The Breakout 114’s frame is 65 percent stiffer and has half the components of the outgoing Breakout, which helps both improve handling and reduce the weight by 35 pounds (16 kg). Even for a relatively heavy bike, that’s no small feat.
The Breakout 114 has a “form over function” geometry, stretching you out like a parachute. Coupled with the large front wheel and fat rear tyre, handling can be a little awkward — so this isn’t really a bike you would comfortably commute on unless you were head-over-heels in love with the style. Some are, but many move on to other Harley-Davidsons.
One interesting improvement in the 2018+ Breakout 114 is the suspension. There’s a single rear shock with a hand adjuster at the rear, which means you can dial in your preload in a jiffy without any special tools.
At the front, the fork is a Showa Dual Bending valve fork. It’s lighter weight, and gives a plusher ride than the previous Breakout.
The tank is the only part of the 2018+ Breakout that might spoil the party. With only 3.5 US gallon capacity (13.2L), this is more of a short-distance brawler than a long-distance tourer.
Manual for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS
The above maintenance schedule came from the manual for the Harley-Davidson Breakout 114 FXBRS.
The maintenance schedule is similar to that for other Softail models with the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.
You can find it online here.
