Can someone tell me what is done in a 10,000 mile service, and if it's worth the cash? I know I can get it done at an independent dealer near me for much less than the dealership, which I would probably do. But what's done in that service? Thanks.

 

I'm going against the grain here in saying that if you don't want or can't do it yourself, then it's worth the money. My manual is at home, so I couldn't tell you off the top of my head what's recommended. My manual is the best thing I bought so far- it helps me decide if I am comfortable fixing whatever may go wrong with my bike.

My Indy treats me and my bike much better than a dealer ever would, so the things I'm not comfortable doing I definitely trust him to do.

 

Just be like me and have a buddy who lives a mile away that works at a Harley dealership. I just go over there and he walks me through the work of each service. Given also that in the fall im taking motorcycle mechanics sponsered by Harley to do my own work, maybe some on the side but doubt ill be at a dealership as I still have my day job

 

I know this may sound ridiculous, but have you read the Owners Manual that came with the bike? The schedule listing what's done at each service interval is in the back of the manual.

 

This is from the Mile High Harley Dealership.

You can see it here...


1. CHANGE MOTOR OIL AND FILTER
2. INSPECT AND SERVICE AIR CLEANER
3. CHANGE PRIMARY OIL/ ADJUST PRIMARY CHAIN
4. CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL
5. CHECK AND ADJUST CLUTCH
6. CHECK AND ADJUST DRIVE BELT
7. LUBRICATE SHIFT AND BRAKE LEVERS*
8. INSPECT BRAKEPADS AND ROTORS
9. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION
10. INSPECT BRAKE LINES AND OIL LINES FOR LEAKS
11. LUBRICATE HAND CONTROLS CABLES AND JIFFY STAND
12. CHECK IDLE SPEED AND OPERATION OF ENRICHNER*
13. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS
14. CHECK OPERATION OF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SWITCHES
15. CHECK AND CLEAN BATTERY CONNECTIONS AND CHARGING SYSTEM OPERATION
16. CHANGE SPARK PLUGS
17. INSPECT TIRES CHECK PRESSURE AND SPOKES *
18. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION FOR LEAKAGE*
19. ADJUST SPRINGER ROCKER BEARINGS*
20. CHECK TORQUE OF CRITICAL FASTENERS
21. LUBRICATE HINGES AND LATCHES*
22. CHANGE FORK OIL AT 20K
23. DISASSEMBLE AND INSPECT NECK BEARINGS DYNA AND V-ROD MODELS AT 30K
24. DISASSEMBLE AND LUBRICATE REAR FORK DYNA MODELS AT 20K
25. ROAD TEST
*if applicable

10,000 Major Service
Cost Range:
$350–$500
Depending on the Year,
Model & Mileage

 

nope sure didnt...

 

Just had my 10K on my 08 XL883c. It was $521. They had a special deal going though, they have punch cards and for every $25 spent on parts you get a punch, spend $250 and get $25 free stuff. The special was they were punching for labor as well as parts. That combined with my birthday gift card for $10 from the dealer and I walked away with $80 worth of chrome goodies for $20. They punched a new card for the $20 I spent too. &225 to go until I get more free parts.

 

A few miles away at Ted's in Alton, buy a bike and you get 10% off everything (except bikes and labor) from then on. No punch cards or gimmicks, just 10% discount in the store.

 

Did my 10,000 mile service on my Nightster for 65.00,plus the guy that did it really cared about the bike.Yep,that fella was me.

 

For the price the dealership will charge to change the oil and make sure nothing has rattled loose, you can buy the oil, filter, o-ring, quad ring, service manual, a nice torque wrench, and lots of beer.