The bike just got over 5K (around 5200 at the moment) and its time for its service.

The bike is relatively new to me (<1000 miles on my name), so i figured it would be a good idea to change all oils on it, is that unnecessary?

Also, is a 5K service something you can DIY?
Looking at the list, i see there are a lot of checking of things but some things like these are things im not 100% on..

• Clutch adjustment
• Adjusting the belt
• Wheel spokes

 

Congrats on the new scoot (to you)

Not trying to be a deekhead here - but if you're planning to even consider doing your own wrenching, the first thing you should do is buy a service manual - it will answer your question and more

 

Thanks!

Not seeeing that as a deekhead thing to say at all, i have a 09 fxdb, as long as its 2006+ manual, i should be fine...correct?

 

I'm with JMC22. You need a manual.

 

Unless you know the history of the bike you never know when or with what kind of oil the other services were completed with...so that being said I say what could be the harm in changing all the oil and knowing whats in there.
I also second the service manual!

 

Is tha manual you have a Harley published service manual?
The reason I ask is they are usualyy for a specific model year, not covering several years.

Harley shop manuals will tell you everything you need to know to service your bike.

That includes a chart in the back showing what needs to be serviced at what intervals.
It also provides step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow.
All torque values are covered along with tightening patterns for multiple bolt attachments.

Grab a manual for your bike. Look at the upkeep requirements and study the intructions.
Take the book out with you and go to work.

 

I dont have one yet, i just asked that because i saw a 2011 service manual for cheap, but i got lucky and found one on ebay for cheaper (for my year)

Just ordered it, so we will go from there! thanks for the suggestion!

 

Yes, very doable yourself. Especially with a service manual...

 

Id like to add that changing all three holes (oil) is very easy and very inexpensive. $40 dollars should get you synthetic for all three.
The skills required for the work your asking about can be found on youtube and can be done by anyone. Of course the factory service manual is a plus.
As for me, I change all three hole every 5,000 miles just because it's easy and cheap to do.

 

yep . . do it yourself.