Am I being to critical?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,919
Likes: 23
From: Seattle, WA
Like a lot of members who have posted, I do most of my maintenance ... the thing that kind of got me at first was the 'hodge-podge' of fasteners ... and a lot of torx ...
I didn't have a single 'torx' bit in my toolbox until I got a Harley ... lol ...
Also, kind of strange that there will be an odd 'metric' fastener thrown in there every once in a while ....
Have to agree that it is really satisfying ... the pride of having done it yourself ... as well as the knowledge that it was done right!
R/
'Chop
I didn't have a single 'torx' bit in my toolbox until I got a Harley ... lol ...
Also, kind of strange that there will be an odd 'metric' fastener thrown in there every once in a while ....
Have to agree that it is really satisfying ... the pride of having done it yourself ... as well as the knowledge that it was done right!
R/
'Chop
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,928
Likes: 1
From: Desert S. West
The 1k service is the same waste of $ as is the 5k, 10k, etc. There isn't any 'possible future warranty' work to be done on a 2007 model.
Your 1k service would be a good time to switch to all synthetic lubricates for the motor, trans and primary.
Then do the regular maintenance, as described in the Factory Service Manual, your self and keep a record of said maintenance.
Your 1k service would be a good time to switch to all synthetic lubricates for the motor, trans and primary.
Then do the regular maintenance, as described in the Factory Service Manual, your self and keep a record of said maintenance.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,745
Likes: 1
From: A house.
+1 on not critical enough!
I paid for the 1k maint on my bike at the dealer and they overfilled my engine oil by more than a quart . . . .bought a J&S lift this summer, owners manual and a couple of small tools I didn't already have (belt tension gauge) Those monkeys will NEVER touch my bike again.
FWIW.
I paid for the 1k maint on my bike at the dealer and they overfilled my engine oil by more than a quart . . . .bought a J&S lift this summer, owners manual and a couple of small tools I didn't already have (belt tension gauge) Those monkeys will NEVER touch my bike again.
FWIW.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,615
Likes: 9
From: Escondido, CA
The bikes are agonizingly simple to do the service work on. Just do it yourself and keep a record and your receipts for the parts you use. You'll enjoy riding more knowing that the service was done correctly.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5,120
Likes: 17
From: Indiana
If you don' have a good indy get the following:
1. Service manual
2. Tools
3. J&S or Pitbull jack
4. Stay logged onto the forum
Then you can't go wrong!! It seems like dealership's these days are for the easy buck, not quality!!
1. Service manual
2. Tools
3. J&S or Pitbull jack
4. Stay logged onto the forum
Then you can't go wrong!! It seems like dealership's these days are for the easy buck, not quality!!
Last edited by JaronB; Dec 28, 2009 at 11:23 PM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 21
From: Kennewick, WA
For a proper inspection the cover needs to come off. You can't say the filter is good by looking at 1/5 of the filter. It's one bolt and they damn well should have pulled it, it's pure laziness and bad business. At this point they are liable for any engine damage as they inspected it, said it was good and it wasn't. What if he lived where I do, the wind blows and moves a ton of realestate during the early summer months. Good way to dust an engine.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 7,079
Likes: 21
From: Queens, NY
excuse me for being green. when you guys say keep a record of what you do on your bike...are we talking about documenting every mod done? or are we talking when you do the 1, 5, 10, etc. maintenance, recording what fluids, what gaskets were replaced, etc. i bought my bike wrecked from the police auction and did a fair amount of work just to get it on the road. if you all mean documenting everything that goes on the bike, i better get out to the shed and start logging, because i'm WAY behind.
FXD2003Rider