Do I need to have the 5000 mils service done by the dealer? I have changed the fluids and done all the regular maintence. Do they do something more? Thanks

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I don't think so. I just did mine and if I were were you, I would get the manual and do your own service. The dealer pricing on service is just not worth it. You can learn a lot about what you are riding and thats a good thing.

 

That is what I figured, I didn't realize it was in the service manual. I guess I need to look at mine. Thanks

 

AT 5,000 MILES / 8,000 KILOMETERS









ITEM SERVICED

PROCEDURE

NOTES


Engine oil and filter

Replace




Air cleaner

Inspect, service as required




Tires

Check pressure, inspect tread




Wheel spokes

Check tightness

1,2


Clutch

Check adjustment

1


Rear belt and sprockets

Inspect, adjust belt

1


Throttle, brake and clutch controls

Check, adjust and lubricate

1


Fuel, lines and fittings

Inspect for leaks

1


Brake fluid

Check levels and condition

3


Brake pads and discs

Inspect for wear




Spark plugs

Inspect




Electrical equipment and switches

Check operation




Front fork oil

Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)

1


Rear fork bearings

Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)

1


Road test

Verify component and system functions

 

https://www.harley-davidson.com/EX/M...bmLocale=en_US
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that list comes from the harley website click above enter your vin and mileage and you get a list.
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the list is also in your owners manual and if you go and buy a service manual it will show you how to do it all.

 

AT 20,000 MILES / 32,000 KILOMETERS









ITEM SERVICED

PROCEDURE

NOTES


Engine oil and filter

Replace




Air cleaner

Inspect, service as required




Tires

Check pressure, inspect tread




Wheel spokes

Check tightness

1,3


Primary chaincase lubricant

Replace




Transmission lubricant

Replace




Clutch

Check adjustment

1


Rear belt and sprockets

Inspect, adjust belt

1


Throttle, brake and clutch controls

Check, adjust and lubricate

1


Jiffy stand

Inspect and lubricate

1


Fuel, lines and fittings

Inspect for leaks

1


Brake fluid

Check levels and condition

4


Brake pads and discs

Inspect for wear




Spark plugs

Inspect




Spark plugs

Replace




Electrical equipment and switches

Check operation




Front fork oil

Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)

1


Steering head bearings

Adjust

1,2


Rear fork bearings

Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)

1


Critical fasteners

Check tightness

1


Engine mounts and stabilizer links

Inspect

1


Road test

Verify component and system functions

 

AT 10,000 MILES / 16,000 KILOMETERS









ITEM SERVICED

PROCEDURE

NOTES


Engine oil and filter

Replace




Air cleaner

Inspect, service as required




Tires

Check pressure, inspect tread




Primary chaincase lubricant

Replace




Clutch

Check adjustment

1


Rear belt and sprockets

Inspect, adjust belt

1


Throttle, brake and clutch controls

Check, adjust and lubricate

1


Jiffy stand

Inspect and lubricate

1


Fuel, lines and fittings

Inspect for leaks

1


Brake fluid

Check levels and condition

3


Brake pads and discs

Inspect for wear




Spark plugs

Inspect




Electrical equipment and switches

Check operation




Front fork oil

Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)

1


Steering head bearings

Adjust

1,2


Rear fork bearings

Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)

1


Critical fasteners

Check tightness

1


Engine mounts and stabilizer links

Inspect

1


Road test

Verify component and system functions







NOTES

1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified

2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)

3. Replace D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID and flush system every two (2) years

 

its difficult to see the need for ever getting the bike serviced at a dealer&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; thing is , as i never intend to sell my scoot, then i dont need to worry about the dealer stamp on the book affecting price and i prefer to work on my own machine, you know its done right then...

 

OK - you have a list - and it's not difficult.
Maybe I'm a bit **** - but when I do mine - I take pictures along the way.

Take a pic of the speedo - with mileage ... if something needs "inspecting" - brakes, tires, etc - take pics of each.
Older models need the primary chain adjusted - take a pic of how you did it.&nbsp\\; Same goes for the drive belt.
Take a pic of all raw materials (filter, oil, etc).

This adds minimal time to the task - and in the end you crack a beer - dump the pics to your computer - put them in a document - with a few notes - then print it out.
It's a great reference for yourself - and if anyone ever questions it - well - you have a much better document than the dealer gives you!&nbsp\\; If you have to resell - anyone would be impressed that you took care of the bike and paid great attention to detail.

 

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This is about $550 at my local dealer, I cant see why anyone would pay it but..........