I wanted to start getting into doing things on my bike my self. Never worked on a bike before. I figured I could start with small things:

• Removing the seat to check the battery
• Remove bags and put back on
• Checking the fluids
• Changing the oil

Maybe after I'm comfortable I get into a little more with some help from You Tube.

 

Welcome to the Forum from Kansas!

Get a service manual, that will help a lot. Good Luck!

 

You Tube is a great place or it helped me with my grips. And of a manual. But YT is free.

 

A service manual and a parts manual are good places to start. A motorcycle lift can also be very helpful. Don't break the bank on a tool set, but get a good mechanics set.

 

I can't tell you how many people neglect tire pressure.

 

Removing seat, bags and checking fluids are very simple things that even those who do not work on their bike should be able to accomplish and do as part of normal routine maintenance and cleaning. As others have said get a service manual it will help with those, its likely that even your owners manual will show you how to do those routine things.

 

Yes, they are very simple things which some of us do almost weekly - Just be careful not to exceed your abilities - the cost to fix something screwed up could cost more than the actual initial repair

 

Service manual is essential. Make sure you have all the proper tools for the jobs you will do. Get the best quality tools you can afford. YouTube is a big help to visualize the job. Be patient. Never force an issue. That is how you break something. If you get frustrated, just set the tool down for a few moments and calm down. Reassess and try again. Profanity is allowed and encouraged.

Good luck

 

I normally wouldn't recommend "torquing" small fasteners, but for someone with no mechanical experience, a 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench from Harbor Freight might be a good addition to your tool set. The HD Service Manual gives torque specs for almost everything.

 

An owners manual for your '13 Road King has basic information, check it out.