Did it myself
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: St.Louis, MO
Did it myself
When my 1000 mile service came up, I had the dealer do it and
cost me $300. I found a couple of things questionable when I took
it back.
Well, with 4100 miles on the bike and with winter here I decided
to put that manual to use. Changed all the fluids and went through
the critical bolts, etc.
This time I feel pretty good about it. I never would have done it without
the encouragement from this board.
Thanks everyone, I also saved a bunch of cash!
cost me $300. I found a couple of things questionable when I took
it back.
Well, with 4100 miles on the bike and with winter here I decided
to put that manual to use. Changed all the fluids and went through
the critical bolts, etc.
This time I feel pretty good about it. I never would have done it without
the encouragement from this board.
Thanks everyone, I also saved a bunch of cash!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,051
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From: Detroit Michigan
RE: Did it myself
i will agree with you 100% mikec about the forum.iam not your mechnic at all.hate working on cars,always have always will.i really never worked on my first bike either,thought i would mess it up or something.but i never really bought stuff for it (bling bling or internal).but since iam on my second bike.i have did every bit of work on it.tons of help and ideas from everyone on this forum.THANKS.i dont really think i would have really did alot of it,if it wasnt for this forum and the people that posted thier exp.so because of you people 
my bike is on the hoist in my garage.iam about to rip the front end off my bob and put a set of wideglide triple trees on it.after i put the front end on it,iam putting new apes and internal wiring and braided cables.but if it wasnt for some good people on this site,i dont think i would have done it myself.it has saved me $100's to $1000's on installation costs ,on everything i have done so far to her.and if you ask me it brings you closer to your bike and think if you break down on the road you can work on your own bike.so THANKS EVERYONE 
AND THE FORUM
my bike is on the hoist in my garage.iam about to rip the front end off my bob and put a set of wideglide triple trees on it.after i put the front end on it,iam putting new apes and internal wiring and braided cables.but if it wasnt for some good people on this site,i dont think i would have done it myself.it has saved me $100's to $1000's on installation costs ,on everything i have done so far to her.and if you ask me it brings you closer to your bike and think if you break down on the road you can work on your own bike.so THANKS EVERYONE AND THE FORUM
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: The Frozen Tundra
RE: Did it myself
J/K...
I've learned a few things here also and I've been working on my own bikes since day one. So, I guess it's like taking a MSF course, no matter how much you think you know there's always more to learn.
Thanks to the forum members who offer their experiences.
I've learned a few things here also and I've been working on my own bikes since day one. So, I guess it's like taking a MSF course, no matter how much you think you know there's always more to learn.
Thanks to the forum members who offer their experiences.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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RE: Did it myself
Very cool good job man its a great feeling to do your own wrenching, i have also got some great info on here and to have other people to talk to and see how they did it gives me alot of confidence when i decide to rip into the bike. So thanks from ME to. Ive got a question about doing sevicing yourself, mine is ready to be done so i am going to do it. How does HD view you doing it yourself, whats the best way to document it and has anybody had or heard of somebody having warrenty problems because of doing it themselves. Thanks for any input.
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: USA
RE: Did it myself
What he said........I'm now doing all my own fluid changes on all my vehicles. Saves me about $1500 a year.....
ORIGINAL: KeithB
Good job, you did it, and you know it's done right. And saved some $$$
Good job, you did it, and you know it's done right. And saved some $$$
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,561
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From: San Diego, CA
RE: Did it myself
I'm sitting here looking at a quart of "Red Line Shockproof Heavy Gear Oil" that I plan to put into the trany tomorrow. I'm kind of excited, I have only done add-ons so far. Time to actually get my hands dirty.
I'm hoping quiets down the shifting.
I'm hoping quiets down the shifting.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 221
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From: Naples, FL
RE: Did it myself
Just has my 1000 mile service done (at 1600 miles) by the dealer since I have the service plan. Got there before the store opened. Took two hours but it was worth it. Biggest difference I noticed was the "click" instead of the "clunk" when I changed gears.
PS Made sure they used synthetic.
PS Made sure they used synthetic.
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