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Mar 31, 2010 | 10:46 AM

frozensoul

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local dealer calls for 2500 mile service, can

i do this one myself with out screwing warranty up? these guys charge 350 for the 2500, normally i wouldnt think twice about taking it in but work and cash flow hasnt been the best this last month.

Mar 31, 2010 | 10:49 AM

petemac

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2,500 isn't even a scheduled service interval. It's 1,000 miles then 5,000. Every 2,500 is just a money maker for the dealer. Just wait till you get to 5,000.

Mar 31, 2010 | 10:50 AM

bjpharmd

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2500 mile service? doesn't that seem excessive?

Mar 31, 2010 | 10:57 AM

k&j eglide

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You can do ANY service interval yourself. Keep receipts and written records of what you do. If a service interval is required to be done by an H-D then H-D would have to pay for it.

Mar 31, 2010 | 10:59 AM

frozensoul

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yeah thats what i thought, i think its just a dealer thing, if this is the case ill be doing my own 2500 mile service.

Mar 31, 2010 | 10:59 AM

07FLHT

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2,500 mile service? When did that start!?!

Mar 31, 2010 | 11:02 AM

mainshaft

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What are you going to perform as far as maintenance at the 2500 mile mark?

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Mar 31, 2010 | 11:08 AM

Roadking04

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Service manual calls for 1K then 5K then every 5K after that. Says nothing about 2,500

Mar 31, 2010 | 11:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by petemac

2,500 isn't even a scheduled service interval. It's 1,000 miles then 5,000. Every 2,500 is just a money maker for the dealer. Just wait till you get to 5,000.

What he said. Some dealers are still trying to rape their customers.

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