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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,912
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From: Cave Creek, AZ
$427 compared to doing it your self, sounds likes thats the answer. Some else posted how to do the job and what parts and tools were required. I think when needed I'm going to try it myself.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...e-sliders.html
the question was about fork sliders but it mentioned changing the fork oil as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...e-sliders.html
the question was about fork sliders but it mentioned changing the fork oil as well.
Last edited by phat96; Jan 14, 2009 at 09:47 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 754
Likes: 7
From: Illinois
I followed this post by iclick and did mine as described by him.
Trickiest part is switch removal.
Look for post #23
Good Luck
Hinzy
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...il-change.html
Trickiest part is switch removal.
Look for post #23
Good Luck
Hinzy
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...il-change.html
Banned Camp
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 159
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Dude, If you are going to have someone do it for you, I wouldn't have any work done at the dealership if you have a trusted independent guy around. There is no requirment to have maintenance work done at an HD dealership...
Last edited by Marine.Top.58; Jan 14, 2009 at 01:48 PM.
Banned Camp
Joined: Oct 2008
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When I had my '05 FatBoy, I took it to HD for the 5K service. I took them the Mobil1 oil. They did the basic service (checking, tightening, tuning, and riding), changed the oil (I took them), and sold me/replaced an oil filter. $280.00, plus the filter, and when you add the oil I bought, total was around $340.00.
A month later, I took my '03 Sportster (Mama's ride, she didn't ride) to a well respected indepent guy for it's 5K service (a little late). It needed the basic service (checking, tightening, tuning, and riding - same checklist as HD), they supplied the oil (used dyno), the filter, they sold/mounted/balanced a new rear tire (stock Dunlop), changed the oil sending unit (had a leak), replaced the brake light switch (on hand brake - I supplied the part - just never put it on myself)....ready...$430.00...out the door... Ran like a champ...
I got a helluva a lot more service from my indy guy than an HD... Think about it. I will also take my '09 Road Glide to his shop... He is one busy fool...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,051
Likes: 50
From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
Now that's a shame. Did mine myself, and yea it's a pain, but if I can do it, anyone can. Fresh oil (heavier than stock for a better ride) was less than $20. So you do the math. I'm feelin' your pain... that's criminal if that's the only work that was done! I'd be in there with the Manager makin' him explain how he got to that number. What can you lose?
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