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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks everyone for the replies!

I am an ASE Master technician, so I'm comfortable with my skills, but I work on cars and am not intimately familiar with Harley motors. Just nuts and bolts in the end though...

However, sometimes Life makes the decision easier. My fridge took a crap last night, and now the wife wants all new appliances. I would like to throw my dealer the work and foster that relationship, but gotta save where I can. I'll get the supplies from the dealer...

I've got the manual and the tools. Anything that doesn't jump out at me at the 1K is likely to show up in my 4 year warranty period, especially with good record keeping and regular care and maintenance.

Thanks again, fellas.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 09:01 PM
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I love the photo of the Honda 305 Scrambler. My first bike was a 1965.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Wmbailey5
I love the photo of the Honda 305 Scrambler. My first bike was a 1965.
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It's been a few years, so my memory is fuzzy, but I think mine was a '67.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 04:30 PM
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1k at dealership and the rest you can do yourself.
I can’t speak for every tech but I follow a checklist and initial every step. More than just changing oil.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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I had the dealer do my 1K service for the reasons mentioned. I am doing the rest of them myself. If you have the service manual you can do all the service maintenance yourself.

For tires or drive train work I take it to someone who has the proper equipment and knowledge.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 10:17 AM
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Any recommendations on torque wrenches and bike lifts?
 
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