My dealer wants £250 to change oil, filter and check nuts and bolts are tight. If I don't use HD dealer will I invalidate my warranty?
Thanks

 

Here in the states, unless they pay for the service, they can't make you go to the dealer where you bought it for service. You just have to make sure you have proof you had all the required stuff done and the warranty is good.

 

Just checking out HD UK site it has the same services/warranty/gap plan. So im thinking it the same kind of deal but check over the warranty that should have come w/ the bike.

 

Hi mate.
just keep your receipts if you do it yourself, or the bill if an indy does it.
outpost is not far from you. ive heard good things about their work.
i would use genuine harley oil filter, and a good quality oil, if you dont use the harley branded oil.
buy a workshop manual, study it, and do it your self.
its not that hard, ive done my 2010 fxdwg, and my 14 street glide.
its basically a 3 oil change, belt tension check, and make sure all the other bolts are tight.

a basic tool kit will do most jobs.
i invested in a belt tensioner tool, an oil filter removing tool, and a few odd sockets that i didnt allready have, for doing the steering head stem, and for removing the wheels for tyre changes.

im from pensnett originally, so know stourbridge well.
ive moved to london now im rich.

 

Thanks for the advice!

 

Thanks I will!

 

Hi Oakspeed, Good to hear from a fellow local. I'm from K'ford originally. I have invested in loads of tools, but if I can I'll take it to Outpost. Mark there has done some work for me before and it was good.
BTW I used to be rich until I entered Harley World!!! Lol
Cheers
Mark

 

They do a LOT more,, or they should do a lot more than just check nuts tq and oil change..

Most member do say its better to let the dealer do at least the First one...

Also most people who maintain their own bikes don't really know how to do all the checks and a bike can be neglected after a few yrs if ridden 10k or so miles a yrs.

I do,, do most of my own work,, but I also know when its time to let the Pros do their thing.

And I also have my Local Indy do a yearly --Once over...


Here's an example of what a dealer should do and when on your Softail...

http://www.adventureharley.com/softa...nance-schedule..



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