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Mar 20, 2011 | 10:48 AM

#21

Geoff

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Good job. I do as much maintenance as I can. Gives me a chance to really inspect the bike up close.

Mar 20, 2011 | 11:57 AM

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blwright

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Originally Posted by the4thgearkid

blwright, what is next... what do you plan on doing in the future.

Ride the pi$$ out of it ! LOL.

Actually I would like to get a new exhaust system for it either true duals or a 2 into 1 system.

This is a disease I tell ya !!

Mar 20, 2011 | 01:27 PM

#23

mail76

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Congrats man!! I followed the same path, brand new to riding only two years ago, bought the service manual read that all deployment long. When I got back I did the fluids, and just did a fuel moto stage 1 just a couple weeks ago. PCV, A/C, Head pipes and mufflers. That good feeling only gets better from there!!

Mar 20, 2011 | 02:35 PM

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cdestuck

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Hey pal....no need to feel sheepish about this. At one time, we all did it for the first time. Great ya took the attempt and good ya got the HD bible along your side.

Mar 20, 2011 | 04:18 PM

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Beemervet

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Originally Posted by brgtr3

Oh, yeah, and did I mention: use Red Line lubricants. Somebody had to say it.

No, nobody had to say it.

Mar 20, 2011 | 04:25 PM

#26

alkrisma

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[quote=blwright;8068314]Now I have more confidence to do more stuff in the future. I am pretty proud of myself

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it can be very intimidating, good for you that's great.

Mar 20, 2011 | 04:53 PM

#27

Uncle Larry

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Originally Posted by blwright

Ok, I know this is not at all impressive to you veteran bikers on here. Today I changed the primary/engine/tranny fluids and changed the plugs on my '04 FLHPI. It's cool to know that I saved about $200 by doing this all myself. Now I have more confidence to do more stuff in the future. I am pretty proud of myself

FYI - For the newbies...It really does pay to get the service manual for your bike. Also the experienced advice of the veterans on here is awesome !

Ok ... so next month we're all meeting at your place for a "Coldie" while you change our fluids, right! ( Congratulations on a job well done! )

Mar 20, 2011 | 06:38 PM

#28

mountainpharm

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That's very cool! This weekend I joined the ranks of the DIY maintenance folks -- just did my 15k service myself. Service manual and YouTube were indispensable. I'm not the most efficient wrench in the world but I eventually got it done. Lots of bumbling, stumbling and cussing -- sure was glad no one was around to see how bad of a mechanic I am. I have every expectation of the 20k service going much smoother now that I understand the process. Best part of doing it myself was learning about the bike. I won't be flying solo on any cams or bore kits, but just doing the regular maintenance is an achievement for an inexperienced fella like me.