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When I bought my Sportster I was told that the dealer had to do the first service, since then have become well aquinted with H arleys . Just bought a new Street Bob. My question is do they have to do the first service, thanks in advance.
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If the dealer is going to do the service at no charge, than let um do it. Otherwise pick up a service manual and do it yourself, keep all your receipts just in case.
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Good question. Just got my Bob, too, and had similar thoughts - with all the new computer mapping, fuel injection, etc. can it really be as easy as the old days? Doubt it. When I bought my Bob the dealer gave me a VIP card for various service and parts discounts, and the 1000 mile check-up is 50% off! They must want to get me in the habit of stopping in! Or else they just feel it's real important, and it is, if you want your warranty to remain valid. But to each he own, I guess.
Agree with Hogrida_06, a service manual and parts manual are always good to have, and keep ALL receipts!
Chip
Agree with Hogrida_06, a service manual and parts manual are always good to have, and keep ALL receipts!
Chip
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My question is do they have to do the first service
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I brought my bike to the dealer for 1K service.
Here's what I ended up with for my $300+:
1) 3 days without my bike.
2) A bike that was dirtier than when I brought it in.
3) A bike that was a full quart low on synthetic $10/quart oil. (which ended up costing me another $50 because I changed oil+filter again myself just to be sure.)
It's never going there again. I don't trust them. As a side note - when I did my own oil change I went to a different stealer for the oil and filter. They asked what type of bike I had and when I told them they said - "anything with an oil pan requires 4 quarts". My reply - "Why does the service manual say 3 quarts". Their reply - "nope 4 quarts". I bought 4. The real number for mine is just under 3 unless you can somehow completly flush it - then it's just over 3 (not the exact wording - but per the service manual). These people are morons that just want more of your money. (actually maybe they are really smart and they just think the rest of us are morons that need to be relieved of our hard earned $)
Save receipts, etc. I believe it is illegal for them to link the scheduled service performed by them to existing warranty. If you can prove it's been done, you're OK (in theory). Someone else mentioned in a different thread that they take a few digital pics while they do it - a good idea that cost you nothing.
Here's what I ended up with for my $300+:
1) 3 days without my bike.
2) A bike that was dirtier than when I brought it in.
3) A bike that was a full quart low on synthetic $10/quart oil. (which ended up costing me another $50 because I changed oil+filter again myself just to be sure.)
It's never going there again. I don't trust them. As a side note - when I did my own oil change I went to a different stealer for the oil and filter. They asked what type of bike I had and when I told them they said - "anything with an oil pan requires 4 quarts". My reply - "Why does the service manual say 3 quarts". Their reply - "nope 4 quarts". I bought 4. The real number for mine is just under 3 unless you can somehow completly flush it - then it's just over 3 (not the exact wording - but per the service manual). These people are morons that just want more of your money. (actually maybe they are really smart and they just think the rest of us are morons that need to be relieved of our hard earned $)
Save receipts, etc. I believe it is illegal for them to link the scheduled service performed by them to existing warranty. If you can prove it's been done, you're OK (in theory). Someone else mentioned in a different thread that they take a few digital pics while they do it - a good idea that cost you nothing.
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I try to keep the dealers hands off my bike. The only thing I have ever had done at the dealer was a detailing after I ran through some grease and made a mess. They buffed through the paint on the rear fender. Don't let them touch your bike. Buy the manual do it all yourself!
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You can do it yourself. The dealer is suppose to check a few thing , besides changing the oils and filter, but is that done ??????
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You can do it yourself. The dealer is suppose to check a few thing , besides changing the oils and filter, but is that done ??????
You can do it yourself. The dealer is suppose to check a few thing , besides changing the oils and filter, but is that done ??????
1K service for $300+ is a scam.
Sorry for my outburst - after spending some wrench time with my ride this winter (or is it spring?) I can't believe that I even let those A**holes get near my bike.
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Thanks everyone for the advice, they got me on the Sportster but, I agree with everyone else about the service. I don't trust other people to service my cars as far as the work I had my Sportster about as far apart as you can so I'm able to do anything they can, but is emplyed that the warranty will be voided if they don't do it I think I"ll take my chances with that issue and if something happens I'll just have to deal with it.
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Another benefit of doing the general maintenance yourself besides saving money is the pure satusfaction that goes with a job well done. When you change the oil, the other fluids, torque fasteners, replace the air filter and other stuff, you'll be amazed how good that feels. You get your hands dirty. You feel the parts, turn the wrenches, understand how things work. When you add accessories, replace trim parts, covers and stuff yourself, you truly feel a pride of ownership and get to know your bike so much better.
Therearen't many reasonsI can think of that would deter me from doing things myself on my Harley. There's a heckuva lot of reasons for me not to have the dealer do it.
Therearen't many reasonsI can think of that would deter me from doing things myself on my Harley. There's a heckuva lot of reasons for me not to have the dealer do it.