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Jun 26, 2010 | 09:42 PM

jd8181

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warranty question

i know it's not about a softail but i've got a question. my buddy bought a new 09 sporters off the showroom floor and it's due for it's 1000 mile service. the dealership wants almost $300 to do it. i told him i would do it from him for a whole heck of a lot less. but my questions is this isn't going to void his warranty if i do the service is it? and is there anything i need to do for the warranty? i do all my own services on my night train and a few other peoples bikes but none of them are under warranty.

Jun 26, 2010 | 09:45 PM

jd8181

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also i was going to switch everything over to synthic oil too. do most people do this at 1000 mile service or wait longer?

Jun 27, 2010 | 12:26 AM

av8or

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I switched to synthetic at 5000. I do my own service and log it in the owners manual. I think if you log it, the warranty is good.

Jun 27, 2010 | 12:41 AM

XARAN

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Just keep the receipts for the parts, filters, oil and keep a log including milage and date of service

Jun 27, 2010 | 12:41 AM

4bucks08

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I suggest having the dealer perform the 1st service since its under warranty.There are other post on here about the same thing....may be able to assist ya a lil more.

Jun 27, 2010 | 06:36 AM

coronerrpm

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From: Delawere

Just did my 1000K service. The dealer wanted $300.00. He ( service guy) told me to do it myself and I did. I went synthetic in all 3 holes and the cost was $67.00 for everything. Very easy job to do. The service guy told me to stop by one day and they would adjust the clutch for free also as it is only a 5 minute job. He told me to keep all receipts and the warranty will still be good. Make sure you wipe the magnetic drain plugs off as there is alot of crap on them after the first 1000 and buy yourself a few replacement O rings also.
Now go grab some tools and have fun.

Jun 27, 2010 | 07:52 AM

tk353

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it wont void the warranty but i would have the dealer do the fist one as they are to check over all the bolts and adjust clutch and cables and if they find a defect they will fix it. it is the same if you buy a used bike. let the dealer check it over.