Cost to me at 1K
#1
06-03-2018, 10:19 AM
Cost to me at 1K
Coming up on 1k on my street bob. There's a list of maintenance items to be done at that milage. Most of it is checking torque but also includes "Adjust steering head bearings", "Check torque of front/rear wheel spokes", and oil changing in 3 holes. Dealer wants $400+tax to accomplish this. Most of it is labor. I could do the fluids, filter, gaskets, and o-rings for about $100.00. I know nothing about adjusting the steering head bearings. According to Manual, that needs to be done every 10K and the spokes need to be checked ever 15K. Dealer says if periodic maintenance isn't documented by them if there's a problem related to those items it could void the warranty.
#2
06-03-2018, 10:32 AM
Cruiser
Nope, not true. Harley likes to rope people into bringing their bikes to them and them alone to make more $$$. That and sell T-shirts. That's all that's about. Ever take an automobile to the dealership for warranty service? Did they make you show proof that all maintenance was done by them before they would do the work? No, they didn't. I've never had a problem with that at all. Don't let them cajole you into letting them do all the maintenance on your bike for the big $$$.
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#3
06-03-2018, 11:38 AM
Club Member
In the event of an expensive warranty claim, you may need to prove maintenance was conducted, but it doesn’t have to be by the dealer. Keep records/receipts for fluids/filters, and make a simple log indicating you completed all the items listed on the maintenance charts, and when (date/miles). That will cover the “proof”. However you said you have no idea how to do some things, so you either need to learn, or bring it somewhere else to have it done. Don’t skip stuff you don’t know how to do, as it’s your life that may depend on proper maintenance...
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#4
06-03-2018, 01:49 PM
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You can purchase a hardcover or even epub of the service manual for you bike online or did what I did... if you local area has a big bike event take your bike to it, they might have a vendor or two that is a Harley certified tech to do the check for you. I had my 1k done with fluids changed at 919 miles and for half the dealership was going to charge. He even gave me the checklist of things done for my record in case of a claim....
#7
06-03-2018, 03:21 PM
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#8
06-03-2018, 04:16 PM
I have both hard copy and a pdf (Illegal or not) which has the same exact words. It's available on the internet https://ownersmanuals2.com/harley-da...s-manual-66867. There's also a service manual here, https://coodie.com/harley-davidson/2...e%20Manual.pdf
Unfortunately I may have to forego the extra $300.00+tax this time around. Not that I don't have any tools and know-how but, I lack the experience for the steering and tools and experience for the spokes.
Unfortunately I may have to forego the extra $300.00+tax this time around. Not that I don't have any tools and know-how but, I lack the experience for the steering and tools and experience for the spokes.
#9
06-03-2018, 05:38 PM
Club Member
I have both hard copy and a pdf (Illegal or not) which has the same exact words. It's available on the internet https://ownersmanuals2.com/harley-da...s-manual-66867. There's also a service manual here, https://coodie.com/harley-davidson/2...e%20Manual.pdf
Unfortunately I may have to forego the extra $300.00+tax this time around. Not that I don't have any tools and know-how but, I lack the experience for the steering and tools and experience for the spokes.
Unfortunately I may have to forego the extra $300.00+tax this time around. Not that I don't have any tools and know-how but, I lack the experience for the steering and tools and experience for the spokes.
