DIY maintenance ??
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2005
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Fluids = Redline in all three holes, oil filter = K&N with the 5/8" nut on the end which makes removing it a breeze. Only thing I buy at a auto parts store is plugs, I run NGK, if you don't know why then you need to do some reading. I do all my own wrenching and I mean everything. Got the tools, lift and manuals. Nothing like being in tune with your machine(s).
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: Broomfield, CO
I run NGK plugs, which I get at the auto parts store, along with 10W40 Pennzoil for the primary and Mobil 1 75W90 gear oil for the tranny. I usually get Mobil 1 15W50 synthetic oil at Walmart in the 5 quart container. When at the dealership, I usually buy 2-3 oil filters at a time, since the nearest dealership is 40 minutes away.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 609
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From: Saskatchewan
I mostly buy the stuff from the dealer. Typically I'm just saving the labour on stuff I know how to do. Thinking of trying to change the compensator which from what I can see might be OK. Small steps when it comes to doing my own stuff as I don't want to break the bike or kill myself if something falls off or I don't do it correctly.
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I run NGK plugs, which I get at the auto parts store, along with 10W40 Pennzoil for the primary and Mobil 1 75W90 gear oil for the tranny. I usually get Mobil 1 15W50 synthetic oil at Walmart in the 5 quart container. When at the dealership, I usually buy 2-3 oil filters at a time, since the nearest dealership is 40 minutes away.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Mesquite,Nevada
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Epping, NH
Screw the mothership wanting $12 + each
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 542
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From: New York
I get it all at the dealer.
I don't have the time to be running around all over the place to save a couple bucks on fluids and the auto parts store don't have some of the HD stuff so your at the dealer anyway, might as well get it all.
I don't have the time to be running around all over the place to save a couple bucks on fluids and the auto parts store don't have some of the HD stuff so your at the dealer anyway, might as well get it all.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Decatur, Alabama
I only buy from the dealer as a last resort. I get most of my stuff on the internet or the auto parts store.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 'neath a cactus
I buy my parts from the dealer, local auto parts store, Amazon.com, and from fleaBay. Usually I try to keep at least 6 quarts of Mobil One VTwin on-hand, 4 K&N oil filters, 2 sets of plugs, amongst other things.
I try to schedule the pick-ups when I'm in the neighborhood so I'm not having to make special trips to pick up parts. This morning, for example, I stopped by Auto Zone on the way home from a ride to pick up new containers of waterproof grease and anti-seize.
I try to schedule the pick-ups when I'm in the neighborhood so I'm not having to make special trips to pick up parts. This morning, for example, I stopped by Auto Zone on the way home from a ride to pick up new containers of waterproof grease and anti-seize.