Service intervals past 25k
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Cruiser
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From: Monroeville, Pa.
Service intervals past 25k
My 07 FLHTC is about to turn 30K. I do my own maintenance. The manual that came with the bike as well as the big service manual purchased for 60 bucks lists service maintenance performed at 5000 mi intervals but only up to 25k. Any thoughts or ideas where to find service performed after 30K. This kinda took me by surprise. Do I need to contact the dealer for this info? Hope not - not to thrilled with the dealers in my area. any and all suggestions PLEASE...
Road Warrior
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From: Sunnyvale, Ca.
Fuel Filter
How hard was it to change the Fuel Filter ? Any thing you can share would be great as I am getting close to the 25k....
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From: Copperas Cove Texas
The fuel filter was very easy. I did this yesterday. I bought the filter from HD, it was about 18 dollars. I followed the manual Kinda,
Removed the bags, remove the seat, remove the side cover, remove the fuel pump curcit fuse. Start the bike let it run out of fuel (takes less than a minute). After it stops crank it over a few times.
Remove the gas tank cover ( One Allen screw top, one bolt bottom near seat. Remove gas cap lift off the cover, then replace cap. Unplug elector connector and hose, lay cover asside.
Be careful dont scratch the tank!! Take a drift and hammer Tap the Cam Ring alternate tabs until its off (takes a few good wacks, dont be scared)
Pull up on the filler assy until it clears the tank. You have to turn in counter clock wise a little then pull up until the filter assy can be reached.
I did not pull it all the way out, I just pulled the clip changed the filter and O ring put it right back in and reassembled.
I did not drain the tank, I had less than 1/4 tank fuel.
Done!
Removed the bags, remove the seat, remove the side cover, remove the fuel pump curcit fuse. Start the bike let it run out of fuel (takes less than a minute). After it stops crank it over a few times.
Remove the gas tank cover ( One Allen screw top, one bolt bottom near seat. Remove gas cap lift off the cover, then replace cap. Unplug elector connector and hose, lay cover asside.
Be careful dont scratch the tank!! Take a drift and hammer Tap the Cam Ring alternate tabs until its off (takes a few good wacks, dont be scared)
Pull up on the filler assy until it clears the tank. You have to turn in counter clock wise a little then pull up until the filter assy can be reached.
I did not pull it all the way out, I just pulled the clip changed the filter and O ring put it right back in and reassembled.
I did not drain the tank, I had less than 1/4 tank fuel.
Done!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Tigard, OR
My 07 FLHTC is about to turn 30K. I do my own maintenance. The manual that came with the bike as well as the big service manual purchased for 60 bucks lists service maintenance performed at 5000 mi intervals but only up to 25k. Any thoughts or ideas where to find service performed after 30K. This kinda took me by surprise. Do I need to contact the dealer for this info? Hope not - not to thrilled with the dealers in my area. any and all suggestions PLEASE...
Seriously, my 2009 manual goes to 25k, the 2010 manual goes to 50k. The 2009 manual has footnotes indicating that you need to replace the fork oil at 50k, and disassemble, inspect, and lubricate the steering head bearings at 50k as well.
DO NOT start over at 5k when you reach 30k. If you do, you'll run your primary and transmission oils an extra 5k, among other things.
Here's the easiest way to do it. Always do everything specified for 5k. At 10k intervals, change primary oil, lube head bearings, inspect windshield bushings, tighten critical fasteners, at 20k intervals, 20, 40, 60 .... change transmission oil and spark plugs. At 25k intervals, 25k, 50k, 75k change fuel filter. At 50k, 100k, 150k change fork oil and do the disassemble, inspect, and lube on the head bearings. Every two calendar years, regardless of mileage, change the brake fluid. Every rear tire change inspect compensator sprocket. If you don't ride 5k miles a year make sure that at least annually you inspect oil lines and brake system, fuel lines, battery connections, and exhaust system.
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Here's the easiest way to do it. Always do everything specified for 5k. At 10k intervals, change primary oil, lube head bearings, inspect windshield bushings, tighten critical fasteners, at 20k intervals, 20, 40, 60 .... change transmission oil and spark plugs. At 25k intervals, 25k, 50k, 75k change fuel filter. At 50k, 100k, 150k change fork oil and do the disassemble, inspect, and lube on the head bearings. Every two calendar years, regardless of mileage, change the brake fluid. Every rear tire change inspect compensator sprocket. If you don't ride 5k miles a year make sure that at least annually you inspect oil lines and brake system, fuel lines, battery connections, and exhaust system.
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Road Warrior
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My maintenance regimine is: Every 5,000 miles take bike to dealership, pay them HUGE amounts of money, and ride home knowing in my heart that they have taken care of my bike like it is one of their own children.
In other words, I couldn't wrench my way out of a wet brown paper bag so have to trust that I'm not getting screwed every 5,000 miles.
In other words, I couldn't wrench my way out of a wet brown paper bag so have to trust that I'm not getting screwed every 5,000 miles.
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My maintenance regimine is: Every 5,000 miles take bike to dealership, pay them HUGE amounts of money, and ride home knowing in my heart that they have taken care of my bike like it is one of their own children.
In other words, I couldn't wrench my way out of a wet brown paper bag so have to trust that I'm not getting screwed every 5,000 miles.
In other words, I couldn't wrench my way out of a wet brown paper bag so have to trust that I'm not getting screwed every 5,000 miles.
Road Warrior
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From: Topeka, KS
the guys at Topeka Harley are great also I just wish I could do the stuff myself because it is so expensive for what you get sometimes. I think the same thing with my cars.