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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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20K CHECKUP (reposted in Touring for more input.)

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WHAT EXACTLY DOES A HARLEY DEALER DO FOR THE 20K CHECKUP?
Good question. Rapidly approaching 20K here myself and don't want to get ripped off.

I can change all three oils, adjust clutch/throttle cables, grease steering head, plugs, etc..... and otherbasic stuff.

What do they do BEYOND that???? Absolutely necessary if all seems well???

THANKS.

Dave H.

 
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Default RE: 20K service - what is done???

It is listed in your owners manual... I don't have mine with me to tell you, but know that it is in the back.

But to answer your other question, probably nothing that you can't do yourself!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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WHAT EXACTLY DOES A HARLEY DEALER DO FOR THE 20K CHECKUP?
Youmean, besides soak you for $850.00?

Wow, think of the tools and chrome you could buy for that kinda cash!!!

 
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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If you have to ask the question, take it to the dealer and pay a pro to do it right. Me, ah have a manual to refer to that tells me what needs ta be done, an' when - an' ah do it.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Default RE: 20K service - what is done???

If you can do it yourself...do it!!!

Look in the manual, it's the basic stuff as mentioned above, and I am sure you will do a better job for a lot less money!!!!!!

Good Luck!

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Its a good time to change fork oil.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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Its a good time to change fork oil.
Wonder what that costs if you only get that done.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck

If you have to ask the question, take it to the dealer and pay a pro to do it right. Me, ah have a manual to refer to that tells me what needs ta be done, an' when - an' ah do it.
I have to agree, my first accessory was a service manual. If you are approaching 20,000 miles and still don`t have one, maybe there is a good reason. Just my opinion! But to answer your question there has been a post here in touring with a Excel spreadsheet of the list for 1k, 5k, 10k, 15k, 20k, and 25k services. It is basically a copy of the ones in the service manual.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2332933/tm.htm

Ride Safe,

Mike
 
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Thanks Mike!!!

Looks like a piece of cake.

Dave H.
 
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Glad I have my friend Marty at Thunderbird motorcycles in wheatridge Co. All 5 k services are $300. I had my 10k with rear brakes and rear tire for less than $500. Can't beat that
 
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