I'm taking my Heritage in for it's 1000-mile service this week and had a couple questions: 1) How much did it cost? 2) Are there any advantages to bringing it in for the 5000, 10000, etc service intervals or should I just do it myself? I'm leaning towards buying the shop manual and doing my own work, but I thought it would be good to take it to HD for the first service.

 

If you are mechanically inclined, get the manual, some specialized tools and do it yourslf. Keep in mind the service isn't just a fluid change. Too many people who "do their own service" neglect things like checking the spokes for tightness, or lubing cables, checking battery terminals and steering head fall away (when it is due or when it is erratic) and drive belt tension, along with primary chain adjustment, if you have an earlier model. Go through the check list in the service manual.

Keep a log book of service performed (a marble notebook that kids use in school is perfect) along with all receipts for parts.

 

With an 09 you won't have a primary chain adjustment.

 

I took in for the 1000 mile as they would check all the parts for safety and this was my second Harley and I know it cost a lot so I had the dealer throw in free the 1000 mile checkup. I have 31000 miles now and do all my own service unless it was warranty or safety like steering head adjustment. with oil prices getting crazy I just went to Mobil 1 for v twin and it seems as good as Amsoil.

 

This is metioned often .. I let the dealer have the first 1,000 ( Had it thrown in when bought it ) But would have anyway, the first 1,000 is for expert eyes if your dealer has them which mine does.. After that anything but warranty work do myself..

 

Thanks fellas. I'll buy the shop manual and start doing my own maintenance after this service check (except warranty stuff obviously). It would be a good way to learn the Heritage anyway...

 

I took my XBones in for the first service and it costed $265 including fluids, filters, etc. I do all the rest of my service on both my Ultra snd XBones. Just get the SM and you will be set. A good bike lift makes it easier to do however. The Sears Craftsman motorcycle lift has excellent reviews.

 

1000 mile was free, will do the rest myself.