I recently purchased a Dyna Wide Glide and im halfway towards 1k miles. My question is, is it really neccesary/ mandatory to bring my Dyna to a Harley dealership for a 1k miles service or i can bring it to my local certified mechanics who works on all my previous motorcycle? Is bringing my bike to a local shop will void my warranty? I was reading the service manual and most of the 1k miles check are replacing all lubricants and inspecting some parts and on top of that, the Harley Davidson here in Hawaii is asking me for a $500.00 service.

 

You don't have to use the dealer. You can use your indy, or do it yourself. Just save the reciepts.

 

That's why I'm doing it my damn self. What a ripoff. Dealer said it will cost me $425 to do mine. Screw that.

 

Get a manual and do it yourself.

http://www.mtbakerharley.com/1k-service/

 

You can do it yourself or find another shop to do it cheaper. It's basically a glorified oil change and inspection. When I bought my Wide Glide I had the dealer throw in the 1000 mile service for free, but they only charge around $200 for it normally. $500 seems outrageous.

 

The truth is, im a Diesel Mechanic who works on Cummins and detroit engines in the Navy. I also do all the maintenance on my personal vehicle. I have the Harley Service manual already which cost me 80 dollars by the way . I dont have a lot of expirience working on a harley and i just dont like arguing with the dealership just incase a problem arise on my Dyna that i cant fix but still covered by a warranty. If you guys know what i mean.

 

If you paid 80 bucks for the shop manual, you got f****d. Hopefully you got a kiss and a hug also...

 

Hahahaha no kiss and hug.

 

I paid $325 for my 1000mi. during the summer and I thought I got greezed. Dayum, $500?

 

Found a local Indy who has his own shop near Nashville and he rebuilds and works on bikes (Harley, Triumph, Norton). He did my 1000mi service in about 2 yrs while I watched, signed my owners manual/and checklist and gave me a receipt....116.00 cash.