Is 1000 mile service worth it?
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Cruiser
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From: Herndon, VA
Is 1000 mile service worth it?
I called the stealership yesterday and arranged for my 1000 mile service (afterwards I realized that I put a few more than 1000 on my bike) and was quoted as the service being $320. \\; I've recently run into a bunch of other financial things I have to deal with, and I'm feeling the sticker shock. \\; I'm thinking it might be better if I just do the service myself and keep the receipts for the motor oil, filter, etc. to prove that I serviced it at 1000 miles. \\; What do you think? \\; Any input is greatly appreciated.
Road Master
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From: Londonderry, NH
RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
there's quite a bit that happens at the 1000 mile service other than changing the oil.
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the price seems pretty high, is there an indie in your area that specializes in harleys? \\; they usually do better work at cheaper prices.
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whatever you choose to do, the service is imperitive and has to be done by the book. \\; feel free to do the other services by yourself, but for the 1000 mile one, I think a professional should handle that. \\; whether that professional is an independant wrench or an authorized dealer is up to you.
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rob
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the price seems pretty high, is there an indie in your area that specializes in harleys? \\; they usually do better work at cheaper prices.
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whatever you choose to do, the service is imperitive and has to be done by the book. \\; feel free to do the other services by yourself, but for the 1000 mile one, I think a professional should handle that. \\; whether that professional is an independant wrench or an authorized dealer is up to you.
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rob
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
While I do my own wrenching and recommend it to others, I feel the 1000 mile service is best done by the dealer. At the 1K, there is a long list of torque checks and adjustments that the dealer is responsible for doing and when he finishes, he is signing off that everything from from the factory is up to snuff. That in my opinion helps prevent possible future warranty disputes.
Cruiser
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From: ft lauderdale fl
RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
Maybe im a pestamist but if you cant afford to have the wrok done or put gas in it sell the thing I know ecomomics sucks but we all have to pay the price you want to dance you have to put in your share of the music sorry bro my 2 cents
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Cruiser
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From: Herndon, VA
RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
Silverbullet: never said I couldn't afford the gas, and I usually can afford the service, but this month I had to put money towards grad school because I filled out the wrong form on my financial aid and my dog needs expensive medication due to a rare condition called Perianal Fistulas. \\; I don't recommend you look it up, the images are not pretty.
cHarley &\\; HeyMoe: Thanks for the input, I really do appreciate it. \\; I've looked at the list in my owner's manual and I do see it's extensive.
rob i: excellent point, I found another place in the area with Harley-trained techs that does it for $150.
Thanks all! \\; I am constantly thankful for the information and advice I find on this forum.
cHarley &\\; HeyMoe: Thanks for the input, I really do appreciate it. \\; I've looked at the list in my owner's manual and I do see it's extensive.
rob i: excellent point, I found another place in the area with Harley-trained techs that does it for $150.
Thanks all! \\; I am constantly thankful for the information and advice I find on this forum.
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From: Fairborn Ohio
RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
Here is a though for you, change the \\;filter, primary and engine \\;oil yourself. then have the dealer do the rest of the service. \\; I did that and got away with $86.50 and have the invoice for the 1000 k service to boot.
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RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
ORIGINAL: les63
Here is a though for you, change the \\;\\\\\\;filter, primary and engine \\;\\\\\\;oil yourself. then have the dealer do the rest of the service. \\;\\\\\\; I did that and got away with $86.50 and have the invoice for the 1000 k service to boot.
Here is a though for you, change the \\;\\\\\\;filter, primary and engine \\;\\\\\\;oil yourself. then have the dealer do the rest of the service. \\;\\\\\\; I did that and got away with $86.50 and have the invoice for the 1000 k service to boot.
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
ORIGINAL: HeyMoe
hmm... interesting. \\;\\\\\\; Anyway to get a hold of the checklist? \\;\\\\\\; That may help decide.
hmm... interesting. \\;\\\\\\; Anyway to get a hold of the checklist? \\;\\\\\\; That may help decide.
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RE: Is 1000 mile service worth it?
Yeah, i would have the dealer or an Indie who specializes in Harley's do the 1K service. \\;If not for anything else but warranty issues down the road.