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Stage IV
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Becoming Harley
Greetings - have an '08 RK FLHPI that i purchased used in June & have since put almost 3K miles on in 2+ months (total miles now = @7K). I changed from a rice rocket to a cruiser & there was some initial "culture shock", but i have now bonded with my cruiser to the point where i can't imagine going back to a sport bike (all the usual crap - wife, new kid in the last year, getting older, long daily work commute, etc). Anyway, got a few DIY type ?'s
1.) where is best place / what should i pay to get a service manual
2.) Bike still has cop tire on rear, i'll ride it till its bald, but when i change i see most prefer the E3's - size (since i guess its not a direct replacement for OEM), as well, opinions on radial or bias version of the tire?
3.) Oil / tranny fluid - i want to change myself, but need a way to lift bike - best low cost lift option for a road king ?
4.) 10K service - i live in Florida - about what should i pay for this service
5.) THANKS !!
1.) where is best place / what should i pay to get a service manual
2.) Bike still has cop tire on rear, i'll ride it till its bald, but when i change i see most prefer the E3's - size (since i guess its not a direct replacement for OEM), as well, opinions on radial or bias version of the tire?
3.) Oil / tranny fluid - i want to change myself, but need a way to lift bike - best low cost lift option for a road king ?
4.) 10K service - i live in Florida - about what should i pay for this service
5.) THANKS !!
Road Master
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From: Lafayette, LA.
1. Get the Harley service manual at any Harley dealer. They normally sell for about $60.
3. Harbor frieght makes a very good lift for the money.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2792
I couldn't answer the rest.
3. Harbor frieght makes a very good lift for the money.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2792
I couldn't answer the rest.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: TX
A few days ago someone had an 08 touring svc manual for sale in the classifieds under the touring seciton, that'd be cheaper than buying from hd.
I dont have a lift but change my fluids on the jiffy stand & i think thats what the svc manual says to do for the crankcase, the tranny and primary i drain on the jiffy stand as much as possible and then just hold it upright till the rest drains, altho a lift would be really nice to have.
Enjoy the ride!
I dont have a lift but change my fluids on the jiffy stand & i think thats what the svc manual says to do for the crankcase, the tranny and primary i drain on the jiffy stand as much as possible and then just hold it upright till the rest drains, altho a lift would be really nice to have.
Enjoy the ride!
Last edited by Milwaukee 1; Sep 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Get the Harley service manual and parts manual. There is an electrical system service manual as well. Zanottis or Chicago HD offer up to 20% discount on parts, I bought my manuals from one of them (If I remember it was just over $100 for all 3).
1. Hold the bike upright $0
2. Rope or strap to ceiling joists in garage $5-10
3. Wheel Chock (HF has 2 decent chocks when they are on sale the cheap is $30 the better one is $50, also watch for 20% off coupons).
4. You can get a jack at HF, many department stores and auto parts stores. $70-$150.
Just don't ask too many questions about it on this forum.
1. Hold the bike upright $0
2. Rope or strap to ceiling joists in garage $5-10
3. Wheel Chock (HF has 2 decent chocks when they are on sale the cheap is $30 the better one is $50, also watch for 20% off coupons).
4. You can get a jack at HF, many department stores and auto parts stores. $70-$150.
Just don't ask too many questions about it on this forum.
Dunlop E3s for Harley are Biased no radials if I remember correctly
Stage II
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I just bought that bike-jack at Harbor Freight a couple of days ago. It was $79.95 and worth it as far as I'm concerned. Really makes cleaning the wheels and tires a breeze and is built quite well. Put it together in 10 minutes.
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Road Captain
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You have received the answers for the first three questions. The answer to question 4 $0. Check out the answers to the first three questions. Welcome, you will enjoy the ride and let the spending begin. 
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Road Captain
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Greetings - have an '08 RK FLHPI that i purchased used in June & have since put almost 3K miles on in 2+ months (total miles now = @7K). I changed from a rice rocket to a cruiser & there was some initial "culture shock", but i have now bonded with my cruiser to the point where i can't imagine going back to a sport bike (all the usual crap - wife, new kid in the last year, getting older, long daily work commute, etc). Anyway, got a few DIY type ?'s
1.) where is best place / what should i pay to get a service manual
2.) Bike still has cop tire on rear, i'll ride it till its bald, but when i change i see most prefer the E3's - size (since i guess its not a direct replacement for OEM), as well, opinions on radial or bias version of the tire?
3.) Oil / tranny fluid - i want to change myself, but need a way to lift bike - best low cost lift option for a road king ?
4.) 10K service - i live in Florida - about what should i pay for this service
5.) THANKS !!
1.) where is best place / what should i pay to get a service manual
2.) Bike still has cop tire on rear, i'll ride it till its bald, but when i change i see most prefer the E3's - size (since i guess its not a direct replacement for OEM), as well, opinions on radial or bias version of the tire?
3.) Oil / tranny fluid - i want to change myself, but need a way to lift bike - best low cost lift option for a road king ?
4.) 10K service - i live in Florida - about what should i pay for this service
5.) THANKS !!
Good luck and welcome.
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