1000 mile service WTF!
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1000 mile service WTF!
What does the stealer do during the 1000 mile service that they need to disconnect the battery? I got mine back today and the clock is back to flashing 12:00,12:00,12:00. Which leads me to believe that it was disconnected. I have looked at the list & I see nothing that needs that done for. So what gives? Not that it's a big deal to reset the clock, but I don't trust them as far as I can throw them, I want to know what they did. Especially after the steering head washer fiasco which still isn't resolved but more on that later.
AT 1,000 MILES / 1,600 KILOMETERS
ITEM SERVICED PROCEDURE NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace
Air cleaner
Inspect, service as required
Tires
Check pressure, inspect tread
Wheel spokes
Check tightness
1,3
Primary chaincase lubricant
Replace
Transmission lubricant
Replace
Clutch
Check adjustment
1
Rear belt and sprockets
Inspect, adjust belt
1
Throttle, brake and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
1
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
1
Fuel, lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks
1
Brake fluid
Check levels and condition
4
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
Spark plugs
Inspect
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
Front fork oil
Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)
1
Steering head bearings
Adjust
1,2
Rear fork bearings
Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
1
Critical fasteners
Check tightness
1
Road test
Verify component and system functions
NOTES
1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified
2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
3. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual
4. Replace D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID and flush system every two (2) years
AT 1,000 MILES / 1,600 KILOMETERS
ITEM SERVICED PROCEDURE NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace
Air cleaner
Inspect, service as required
Tires
Check pressure, inspect tread
Wheel spokes
Check tightness
1,3
Primary chaincase lubricant
Replace
Transmission lubricant
Replace
Clutch
Check adjustment
1
Rear belt and sprockets
Inspect, adjust belt
1
Throttle, brake and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
1
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
1
Fuel, lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks
1
Brake fluid
Check levels and condition
4
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
Spark plugs
Inspect
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
Front fork oil
Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)
1
Steering head bearings
Adjust
1,2
Rear fork bearings
Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
1
Critical fasteners
Check tightness
1
Road test
Verify component and system functions
NOTES
1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified
2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
3. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual
4. Replace D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID and flush system every two (2) years
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What does the stealer do during the 1000 mile service that they need to disconnect the battery? I got mine back today and the clock is back to flashing 12:00,12:00,12:00. Which leads me to believe that it was disconnected. I have looked at the list & I see nothing that needs that done for. So what gives? Not that it's a big deal to reset the clock, but I don't trust them as far as I can throw them, I want to know what they did. Especially after the steering head washer fiasco which still isn't resolved but more on that later.
AT 1,000 MILES / 1,600 KILOMETERS
ITEM SERVICED PROCEDURE NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace
Air cleaner
Inspect, service as required
Tires
Check pressure, inspect tread
Wheel spokes
Check tightness
1,3
Primary chaincase lubricant
Replace
Transmission lubricant
Replace
Clutch
Check adjustment
1
Rear belt and sprockets
Inspect, adjust belt
1
Throttle, brake and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
1
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
1
Fuel, lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks
1
Brake fluid
Check levels and condition
4
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
Spark plugs
Inspect
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
Front fork oil
Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)
1
Steering head bearings
Adjust
1,2
Rear fork bearings
Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
1
Critical fasteners
Check tightness
1
Road test
Verify component and system functions
NOTES
1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified
2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
3. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual
4. Replace D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID and flush system every two (2) years
AT 1,000 MILES / 1,600 KILOMETERS
ITEM SERVICED PROCEDURE NOTES
Engine oil and filter
Replace
Air cleaner
Inspect, service as required
Tires
Check pressure, inspect tread
Wheel spokes
Check tightness
1,3
Primary chaincase lubricant
Replace
Transmission lubricant
Replace
Clutch
Check adjustment
1
Rear belt and sprockets
Inspect, adjust belt
1
Throttle, brake and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
1
Jiffy stand
Inspect and lubricate
1
Fuel, lines and fittings
Inspect for leaks
1
Brake fluid
Check levels and condition
4
Brake pads and discs
Inspect for wear
Spark plugs
Inspect
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
Front fork oil
Replace every 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)
1
Steering head bearings
Adjust
1,2
Rear fork bearings
Inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
1
Critical fasteners
Check tightness
1
Road test
Verify component and system functions
NOTES
1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified
2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers)
3. Not all vehicles are equipped with spoke wheels. Consult appropriate topic in service manual
4. Replace D.O.T. 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID and flush system every two (2) years
Notice something with this list? There are alot of holes to be filled for one.
Checking electrical equipment? Everything! You wouldn't want pay for that service.
One possibility is that your tech(if you got a very thorough one) disconnected the battery to check for current draw with the ignition switch off. If you felt as though the clock should have been reset you should call the dealer. Tell them you appreciated the service on your bike but, suggest that they set the clock the next time they service the bike. If you can't learn to trust a dealer you either need to develope a relationship or find another dealer. It would be futile to continue to do business without trust.
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 538
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From: Eastern MA
What does the stealer do during the 1000 mile service that they need to disconnect the battery? I got mine back today and the clock is back to flashing 12:00,12:00,12:00. Which leads me to believe that it was disconnected. I have looked at the list & I see nothing that needs that done for. So what gives?
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati, OH
Notice something with this list? There are alot of holes to be filled for one.
Checking electrical equipment? Everything! You wouldn't want pay for that service.
One possibility is that your tech(if you got a very thorough one) disconnected the battery to check for current draw with the ignition switch off. If you felt as though the clock should have been reset you should call the dealer. Tell them you appreciated the service on your bike but, suggest that they set the clock the next time they service the bike. If you can't learn to trust a dealer you either need to develope a relationship or find another dealer. It would be futile to continue to do business without trust.
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Checking electrical equipment? Everything! You wouldn't want pay for that service.
One possibility is that your tech(if you got a very thorough one) disconnected the battery to check for current draw with the ignition switch off. If you felt as though the clock should have been reset you should call the dealer. Tell them you appreciated the service on your bike but, suggest that they set the clock the next time they service the bike. If you can't learn to trust a dealer you either need to develope a relationship or find another dealer. It would be futile to continue to do business without trust.
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Took two dealers to find one I like but once found its nice. I can tell them what I'm looking to do and they can identify EVERYTHING needed to accommodate.
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From: Lockport Township, IL
Virtually everything you do to the bike requires (if you believe the service manual) that you disconnect the battery. If you don't, you will be in danger of "death or serious injury" (again, according to the manual). I highly recommend buying and using the service manual, but I have to admit, I do not always follow the warnings about death or serious injury and I sometimes do not disconnect the battery when performing routine maintenance!