.....wrenching on this bike myself. I don't like forking out hard earned $$$ to the dealer for maintenance. Yeah there are things that I can't do, like internal motor work, but that's mainly because I don't have the tools. Basic maintenance including tire replacements is pretty simple and saves me cash. I've read most of the EFI posts and they are great, but I can take my carb. off, put it back on again, and ride. Don't know if I could say the same for the FI bikes. I just know this bike, taught myself how to wrench on it (and a Evo. Sportster), and I'm comfortable around it. That's one thing I like about it, and myself, over a lot of the "new bikers".
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I haven't yet done everything, but by the time I'm finished, I won't have missed much. If I auger in tomorrow, it won't be with a frown on my face. -Gen. Chuck Yeager-
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.....wrenching on this bike myself. I don't like forking out hard earned $$$ to the dealer for maintenance. Yeah there are things that I can't do, like internal motor work, but that's mainly because I don't have the tools. Basic maintenance including tire replacements is pretty simple and saves me cash. I've read most of the EFI posts and they are great, but I can take my carb. off, put it back on again, and ride. Don't know if I could say the same for the FI bikes. I just know this bike, taught myself how to wrench on it (and a Evo. Sportster), and I'm comfortable around it. That's one thing I like about it, and myself, over a lot of the "new bikers".
Same here,I stick with the simple stuff though.Clutches,carbs,etc.
Yep, do all the routine maintenance myself. Some things I don't want to do, but...I've had independent shops do motor work and I have not been pleased with the outcome. Next time....I'll tear it apart and rebuild it myself.
I just bought a new Sportster and will be doing the work myself. $90 per hour? No way. Plus, I like getting to know my bike. One trip to the dealer for a 1000 mile service costs more than all of the "special" tools I need to do full servicing. Just my 2 cents, but wanted to let the Classic folks know that not all of the "new guys" can't tell the open end from the closed end of a wrench.
Yeah, that's why I said, "OVER A LOT OF THE NEW BIKERS."
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I haven't yet done everything, but by the time I'm finished, I won't have missed much. If I auger in tomorrow, it won't be with a frown on my face. -Gen. Chuck Yeager-
Sure is nice.....
