25000 mile service on rushmore

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Apr 2, 2019 | 08:43 AM

#21

IUOE ROB

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Originally Posted by Jchaiyo

I have a flhtcu 15. Just read the manual on steering stem bearings and my mind is blown away. That **** is a bitch. Why wouldn't they put a grease fitting on the neck?

Maybe so they can charge $400-$500 every couple of years when they do that service?

Apr 2, 2019 | 03:28 PM

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Harrybeerbelly

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From: Cleveland

When I get to that point I will certainty complete the service myself. I will also look into possibly adding grease fittings.
Without being there yet, Im thinking it cant be too tough to drill and tap for a couple of fittings.

Apr 2, 2019 | 06:04 PM

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Jjpmach1

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From: New Jersey

Here’s my 2 cents

You only have 2 wheels to keep you in control vs 4 with a car

I do all my own regular stuff. Oil. Tires. Belts. Chains. Etc. But the services that are scheduled. I’ll take it in. They look the bike over. Know what to look for and have the appropriate training.

I have 3 bikes that I split my miles with, so my milestone maintenance schedule is maybe 1 bike every year.

So so it’s worth it to me. But I still don’t like spending the money. But I will, because it’s only 2 wheels. And I’m getting older and somewhat wiser when it comes to this stuff. At least I think I am. LOL.

Apr 3, 2019 | 11:37 AM

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BrandonSmith

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrybeerbelly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jchaiyo

I have a flhtcu 15. Just read the manual on steering stem bearings and my mind is blown away. That **** is a bitch. Why wouldn't they put a grease fitting on the neck?

The bearings changed. The new style bearings do not allow for greasing via fittings, the new bearings need packed.

Apr 3, 2019 | 01:30 PM

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Red

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Originally Posted by skratch

no, inspect, lubricate, and adjust every 25k. no spec for r/r.

I'm still trying to figure out how you can clean the bearings, inspect races & bearings and repack the bearings with them still attached to the steering stem. That's why I mentioned r&r!

Apr 3, 2019 | 05:45 PM

#26

Highwaymans

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Pay 5 bills to have a HD guy do all those steps and actually adjust em properly? Um yeah, no...... Ill do em myself and know the job was done right..... Or done for that matter. Doubtful the HD guy is gonna spend a fraction of the time getting the adjustment right on that job.

Apr 6, 2019 | 10:40 AM

#27

Hard Ride

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From: Waverly Hall,Ga

I do all my service on my 15' Tri Gld...but waited till 30k service to let the dealer do the neck bearing...also did some upgrades inside the fairing while he was in there...will not see me again until 60k....

Apr 8, 2019 | 10:36 PM

#28

Bluehighways

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I do all my own service. I'm at 23K now.
I've got a pair of polished lowers (prefer polished aluminum to chrome) along with all the seals etc., etc. sitting on the bench just waiting.
As long as I'm in there I'll probably replace the bearings and the seals. Harley Kit P/N: 45700009