Hi Everyone
First Harley in 40 Years.......Last Harley was a 74ci.......shovel .......anyway I bought one last week..... I have a Wing with over 200K great bike for a certain purpose......Nothing bad to say about the Wing.....but I have always loved Harley-Davidsons Took a course back in the day.....
on to my question
What should I check on this model?
Theres always something
Any advice is very welcomed
I loved the look....second childhood.....maybe.....feeling is great
Paddy

 

2013 is not that old so I would say tires, fluids and grease bearings. Battery may still be good the rest depends on miles.

 

No real problems with anything? Most models of any manufacturer has inherent faults that can sometimes save some time and money if taken care of early...that’s more what I’m looking for.....when I bought the Wing I joined a site and was able to avoid **** that could have happened...

 

I have a 13 wg. The only faults/failures I have had were minor.
1) Brake pedal bushing swelled and made the pedal sticky. Fixed under warranty
2) Rear brake is anemic at best. On going issue
3) Suspension is soft for anyone over 150 lbs.
4) Rear wheel bearings went out at 12.5k miles.

Other than the above, it has treated me very well.

 

I have a 2014 WG with 18,000 miles, done in 2 years
i would add from my replacements experience to the above, to check the steering head bearings, and the riser bushings.
also, have a look at the front mount, for any perishing caused during oil changes

 

Agreed!
Riser bushing are soft and should be replaced with the urethane type.
Head bearings usually need grease. They tend to be a little dry from the factory.

 

A big thank you for the information!!....this helps not just me but anyone that wants to keep ahead of break downs ...My wife and I spent 13 months touring Canada and the USA after we retired....and the info we gathered from forums saved many a headache along the way...hoping to do the same with this bike
thanks again
Paddy

 

I looked at all and everything is great...Thank You

 

2013 I believe you just missed out on the screaming eagle compensator updated for 2014