Milage service
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
I did do one extra oil change (just primary and motor) because I wanted to at 2500.
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6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 11
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
I change the fluids more often than I do in my car. Didn't matter if they say you can go 5000 miles. 2500-3000 is when I change them. It's all the other **** that I want to check one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: P.E.I. Canada
Lmao!
I always do the fluid changes as recommended, if not a little more often. As for the rest of it, I'm hit and miss. That being said, I go over the bike all the time checking for things, and am in a habit of replacing things at the first sign of trouble, or replacing a few extra things if something has to be torn apart and half the work is done anyways. Maybe I should dust off the manual and see what I'm missing! lol
I always do the fluid changes as recommended, if not a little more often. As for the rest of it, I'm hit and miss. That being said, I go over the bike all the time checking for things, and am in a habit of replacing things at the first sign of trouble, or replacing a few extra things if something has to be torn apart and half the work is done anyways. Maybe I should dust off the manual and see what I'm missing! lol
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Prior Lake, MN
Define what you mean by religiously. Do I use the recommended "Harley Lube" on the saddlebag and tour pack hinges and lever pivot points? Do I use an inch pounds torque wrench to check the master cylinder cover screws? No. But I do use the maintenance guide as a checklist and do pretty much what it recommends, not exactly to the letter though. I figure I do as much or more of the service than the dealer does.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Arizona
Define what you mean by religiously. Do I use the recommended "Harley Lube" on the saddlebag and tour pack hinges and lever pivot points? Do I use an inch pounds torque wrench to check the master cylinder cover screws? No. But I do use the maintenance guide as a checklist and do pretty much what it recommends, not exactly to the letter though. I figure I do as much or more of the service than the dealer does.
And I don't test the freezing point of the engine coolant...due to my location.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Montana
This my be B.S. but i dont think the tech at the dealership is doin it religiously when you pay them to!
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 288
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From: Tumwater, Wa
My dealership doesn't follow the service intervals either. Took my '04 Road King in for a 50k service. " We don't do a 50k, we do a 10k service instead of the 50 ", they told me. Screw 'em!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Tumwater, Wa
'Upon further review' the only difference between 10 and 50k service for my '04 RK is the 50k requires a fuel tank filter screen check, disassemble Steering head bearings and lube, and disassemble and change the front fork oil. So says my owners manual.