DIY 1k service ?
DIY 1k service ?
I am seriously considering doing my own 1k service. After being ignored by my dealer about the soda spilled on my new SGC by someone before I took delivery and the fact the bike had 3 miles on it when i signed the papers and 14 when i took delivery, I hate to have them touch my bike.
I have looked at the required 1k service stuff and other then spoke torque I don't see anything special.
I have already had the scare tactic of warranty claim issues if I don't have the dealer do service and I know about that BS scam.
What did folks here do when the 1k came due ?
I have looked at the required 1k service stuff and other then spoke torque I don't see anything special.
I have already had the scare tactic of warranty claim issues if I don't have the dealer do service and I know about that BS scam.
What did folks here do when the 1k came due ?
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Like in my other post... I let the dealer do the 1K.... worst fvcking experience ever. Had them install stage 1 A/C and download at that time as well. Wound up paying 485 bucks... for a total of maybe 1.5hrs work at best.
For one, it's not worth the money... Two... it's not worth the money, and Three.. the Stage 1 system is ****... that is my experience.
Buy a manual, and do it yourself... no biggee. Just keep track of the servicing you do, they will have no right to claim warranty issue... it's just a BS scare tactic.
For one, it's not worth the money... Two... it's not worth the money, and Three.. the Stage 1 system is ****... that is my experience.
Buy a manual, and do it yourself... no biggee. Just keep track of the servicing you do, they will have no right to claim warranty issue... it's just a BS scare tactic.
Like in my other post... I let the dealer do the 1K.... worst fvcking experience ever. Had them install stage 1 A/C and download at that time as well. Wound up paying 485 bucks... for a total of maybe 1.5hrs work at best.
For one, it's not worth the money... Two... it's not worth the money, and Three.. the Stage 1 system is ****... that is my experience.
Buy a manual, and do it yourself... no biggee. Just keep track of the servicing you do, they will have no right to claim warranty issue... it's just a BS scare tactic.
For one, it's not worth the money... Two... it's not worth the money, and Three.. the Stage 1 system is ****... that is my experience.
Buy a manual, and do it yourself... no biggee. Just keep track of the servicing you do, they will have no right to claim warranty issue... it's just a BS scare tactic.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Batesville Ga
Yup. The money you'll save on the 1 and 5 k services alone will pay for most of the tools you'll need, service and parts manuals, and even a harbor freight lift table if you have the room. If not, get a good bike jack (they're on CL for cheap all the time around here) and keep your eyes open of a used Kendon stand up lift. Takes less room than a lawn mower when standing and makes life a TON easier working on the bike compared to crawling around on the concrete floor. Air over hydraulic so you don't need a compressor to raise it - I almost never both plugging in the compressor since it's so easy to hand pump.
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NO. They can not require you to have them do the service. I used Harley products and saved all of my receipts so they could not claim the use of other oil, seals, etc. caused a warranty failure. Get a manual. It will be the best 60 bucks you ever spend on your bike.
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From: East Hartford, CT
Get the manual and do everything you can possibly do yourself.
The experience is yours to keep.
You can do it all. I bought the spoke torque kit.
Buy everything you need.
The money you save can be put toward upgrades and do that yourself too.
I have one of the best serviced bikes around with top notch service.
Mine.
The experience is yours to keep.
You can do it all. I bought the spoke torque kit.
Buy everything you need.
The money you save can be put toward upgrades and do that yourself too.
I have one of the best serviced bikes around with top notch service.
Mine.
Can a Chevy dealer require you have all the services done at the dealer? No. I do all my own oil changes on my SUV and pickup. I take it to Firestone for tires and some tuneup work but most of it I do. Years ago I had a Mustang that was running like crap, took it by a local shop and it turned out to be the TPS. Guy showed me how to not only change it but how to set it as well. Just my .02