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May 12, 2009 | 12:13 AM

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KBFXDLI

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Originally Posted by Deadbroke_bootleg

Whos bright idea was it to put the front motor mount under the oil filter?

I think you mean who is the idiot who put the oil filter over the front mount...

May 12, 2009 | 07:42 AM

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Deadbroke_bootleg

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Ive got about 1500 miles to in til 20,000 mile service. Do you think i can make it til then? Do you think it will cause any damage or just be incredibly annoying with the CLANK i get on every little bump. I guess what i am trying to say is that i could have bought a brand new bike with the amount of money the harley shop charged me for all the scheduled maintenance visits. I have had my bob for 2.5 years and its still stock cause by the i save any money for mods, guess what? its time for a service.

May 12, 2009 | 08:14 AM

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DGDyna

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Don't be afraid to get a service manual and turn your own wrench. There are a lot of people here willing to help you out with anything you want to do.

May 12, 2009 | 09:30 AM

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AdrianVall

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Don't be afraid to get a service manual and turn your own wrench. There are a lot of people here willing to help you out with anything you want to do.

+1. Get some tools, a service manual, and do this stuff yourself. I've done everything on my bike. Otherwise I would have easily spent $4-5k+ in maintenance and add-ons, easily.

Changing out the front motor mount was a breeze. Took me and my old man no more then 40 minutes, and that was only because we've never done it before. If I did it again, it'd take me 15-20 minutes. I just replaced mine, and it rides like new now. I LOVE it.

May 12, 2009 | 10:44 AM

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OhioSkully

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Think iam going to have them replace mine due to the vibration and its still under warranty.

May 12, 2009 | 11:52 AM

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May 12, 2009 | 12:33 PM

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dyna rider

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Oil Changes

When you do your oil change, if you will take a punch and make 2 dents in the end of the oil filter(1 top and 1 bottom) then drill holes in the dents. It will eliminate the oil on the motor mount. Just don't be in a big hurry as it has to drain. Also using one of those cheap flexible cutting boards you can direct it into a drain pan. I bought one package of cutting boards (3) and cut each one into three pieces. I'm still using the first piece 2 years later.

Last edited by dyna rider; May 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM. Reason: Add Info