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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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I do all my service my self now. I fond out when i did take in, i would go over it after to make sure every thing was tight. If i'm doing that i might as well do it my self. Plus you learn more about what your riding on.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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200,000 miles on a belt??? OK.
I know a screw job when I hear one. First thing I heard out of dealer was bring it in. Not a did you try this or look here. Yeah, whatever dude! My Indy will take me in the back and show me the closest he has in the back to my bike and try to walk me through it and when I can't figure it out, which aint often,,,,, I bring it there! Twice only because I didn't have the time to monkey with it and I was eager to ride.
Service manual, six pack and an occasional tool. Peace!
 
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