1000 mile service
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03-05-2015, 08:24 AM
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HD service checklist + OEM or better parts/fluids + receipt retention + basic tools + HD service manual + your time + documentation of miles/measurements + familiarization with moss-magnuson act = pride and satisfaction of knowing a job well done, hard-earned money saved, extra bonding with your bike.
As with anything I've learned in life, if you can do it yourself, then just do it. I'm not a certified mechanic, so I "gifted" the dealer $125 anyway to look over my bike at the 1st service. I just bought a $25K "want", so I'm not going to quibble too much over a $125 "goodwill gesture" (although I agree that it should be free and the cost of doing business for the dealer) to be treated well if/when I need actual warranty service. As long as I am physically able, I am choosing to do and document every xx-mile service beyond my 1000-mile service. I'm learning LOTS from the fine DYI folks here on HDForum. You can do it, too!
As with anything I've learned in life, if you can do it yourself, then just do it. I'm not a certified mechanic, so I "gifted" the dealer $125 anyway to look over my bike at the 1st service. I just bought a $25K "want", so I'm not going to quibble too much over a $125 "goodwill gesture" (although I agree that it should be free and the cost of doing business for the dealer) to be treated well if/when I need actual warranty service. As long as I am physically able, I am choosing to do and document every xx-mile service beyond my 1000-mile service. I'm learning LOTS from the fine DYI folks here on HDForum. You can do it, too!
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