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1st service
Who all has taken there bike to the dealer for the first service?
I have a 2010 SG with 980 miles on it and I was going to go the dealer route for the first service but wanted some opinions.
They want $280.
Whats ur thoughts and what fluids are you putting back in?
Thanks!
I have a 2010 SG with 980 miles on it and I was going to go the dealer route for the first service but wanted some opinions.
They want $280.
Whats ur thoughts and what fluids are you putting back in?
Thanks!
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I took mine to the dealer for the first service; had them change all three holes to synthetic while it was there. I felt that I wanted everything checked over at the dealer the first time. After that I alternate between the dealer and doing it my self.
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I took it to the dealer for the first service too. There's a lot of things on the list that they check or service. The first one is critical. If anything is going to go wrong with a new bike due to something being out of spec or mis-adjusted, that is the time to catch it.
I'd say if you're technically inclined and comfortable with your bike's systems, then consider doing it yourself, but do everything on the list. I am sure there's lots of guys here who will say you are wasting your money having the dealer do it, but I'm not one of them.
I'd say if you're technically inclined and comfortable with your bike's systems, then consider doing it yourself, but do everything on the list. I am sure there's lots of guys here who will say you are wasting your money having the dealer do it, but I'm not one of them.
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I let the dealer do my 1st service also. I feel comfortable with their service department and they always do a good job. I switched to syn3 in all holes and never had any problems with any of the bikes that I owned. It's good to get a copy of the service manual just in case you decide to do something yourself.
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I had my FLTRX serviced at HD. my old bike I ran hd SYN 3 in all three holes This one NO WAY. Redline Shockproof in tranny. HD 360 20/50 engine & HD primary oil. I'll run the HD oils until I do the 5000 mile then Redline all the way around. You need a GOOD gear lube in the tranny. it doesn't matter what brand of oil. IMO most of them a great. There are many many threads on this. I've always done all my work on my bikes UNTIL my last bike in 07. Just to much hassle for me & my poor old knees just don't work that well anymore. I do suggest you get a HD Service Manual. Ride safe & enjoy
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Who all has taken there bike to the dealer for the first service?
I have a 2010 SG with 980 miles on it and I was going to go the dealer route for the first service but wanted some opinions.
They want $280.
Whats ur thoughts and what fluids are you putting back in?
Thanks!
I have a 2010 SG with 980 miles on it and I was going to go the dealer route for the first service but wanted some opinions.
They want $280.
Whats ur thoughts and what fluids are you putting back in?
Thanks!
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My first was more than $280, that's for sure! And they didn't tighten my steering bolt and shorted my engine 1 quart of oil.
Next thing I did was buy a Pit Bull jack and a case of Amzoil...
Next thing I did was buy a Pit Bull jack and a case of Amzoil...