1000 Mile service, should hd do it?
Road Master
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From: pittsburgh, pa
There's no shame in acknowleging one's limitations.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: TN
I usually do my own service but have had the dealer do the past 2 1k services. First service cost me $300 and the second " Free Service " cost me $175. It seems I forgot to negociate Synthetic oil and a siren for my so called "Factory security system" with my last purchase. That being said for the prices you stated and no warranty gain/maintain I'd purchase a service manual and keep my part/oil reciets for records. You will probabally service your bike with more care than they will anyway.
The thing that gets me is I recently purchased a new Ford F150, the first dealer service cost me $50 on a V8.
Sath
The thing that gets me is I recently purchased a new Ford F150, the first dealer service cost me $50 on a V8.
Sath
Last edited by Sath; May 28, 2012 at 01:27 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Billings,Mt.
You can probly save some money if you ordered from....Lakeshore HD (lshd1.com) in Chicago, Illinois. Surdyke HD (surdyke.com) in St. Louis, Missouri and New Castle (shop.newcastlehd.com).
If you need it now,the dealer.
If you need it now,the dealer.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
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From: California
I happen to like to do my own service. I like the time alone. Sometimes my wife will come out to the garage and read a book. It is nice to have her there.
I know the oils are properly topped off. I have had others do services on my cars and trucks only to have a tranny main bearing go out because they forgot to put the oil in once it was drained. I checked the work of one place once only to find the front diff. was empty.
I use Amsoil. Good, bad, or indifferent that is what I use and I like to know everyhing has been given the personal attention only I, the owner, will give.
By the time I bought the proper oil filter wrench, a lift jack, the primary gasket, and other misc. stuff I was still way below the $400+ the dealer wated for the project.
Now, some people like to have someone else do it. Okay. Then go that route. Either way, always check their work.
A service manual can be the best investment you can make in your bike. If you use it.
I know the oils are properly topped off. I have had others do services on my cars and trucks only to have a tranny main bearing go out because they forgot to put the oil in once it was drained. I checked the work of one place once only to find the front diff. was empty.
I use Amsoil. Good, bad, or indifferent that is what I use and I like to know everyhing has been given the personal attention only I, the owner, will give.
By the time I bought the proper oil filter wrench, a lift jack, the primary gasket, and other misc. stuff I was still way below the $400+ the dealer wated for the project.
Now, some people like to have someone else do it. Okay. Then go that route. Either way, always check their work.
A service manual can be the best investment you can make in your bike. If you use it.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 187
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From: Midland, VA
1000 mile service is easy.
Drain/refill all 3 holes
Adjust clutch
Lube/adjust steering head bearing
Those are the biggies. The rest is stuff you do on every periodic service: check brake fluid, belt tension, air filter, etc.
Drain/refill all 3 holes
Adjust clutch
Lube/adjust steering head bearing
Those are the biggies. The rest is stuff you do on every periodic service: check brake fluid, belt tension, air filter, etc.
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