1000 miles...is service needed?
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Manchester, N.H.
My local dealer told me that they retorque everything on the bike, check clutch and brake adjustments and so on... he also told me that it "sets" the warranty so I don't have any problems in the future... This is my 1st "new" HD so that's all I have to go on...
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From: Brockport, NY
Thank you...Arkport Cycles (New York),
Thorey
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
It's a good thing to do. But if you have a manual and a little time and effort, you can do it all yourself. It'll save you a ton of $$ in the long haul if you do your own maintenance. Also, you become much better acquainted your bike, and understand better when something needs attention. Good Luck
Road Captain
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From: Melbourne, Florida
The first one (1k maint) is best done by the dealer. After that get your service manual out and take care of business as required. You'll appreciate your ride more, know it better and save big $$$.
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From: Illinois mid-weatern side
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
As stated look in your OWNERS manual and it will show you what is supposed to be done at each service interval.
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From: MA
You should do every service that's in the manual and do the ones you can yourself. The 1K is basiclly changing the fluids and checking fasteners. No reason to pay the dealer around $350 for an oil change when you have no idea if they really do anything more.