1k Service- San Antonio
What is so involved in a 1k service that isn't lined out in the shop manual? I would like to think the owner is more familiar with his/her scoot than some parts changer in the service department. I don't know if you've noticed lately, but Harley service departments are not the most popular in the automotive industry. I'm sure there isn't the piece of mind people are looking for. I'll stick to doing my own services and save the money and aggrivation.
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Keep drinking the HD Kool Aid if you think they do more then change the fluids & filter. Yes, they are supposed to check all critical fasteners and belt tension but I bet if you mark some of the bolt heads up, your find they have not been touched when you get the bike back. BUT it's your money, so do what you please. Like the OP said, buy your own quality fluids, a shop manual and some tools (torque wrench included) and your have money left over and a sense of pride knowing the jobs done correctly. Now if you don't know a wrench from a screwdriver, by all means pay someone to do your work.
My point in this discussion is to get folks involved in servicing their own bike, not to start a heated discussion.
I have a friend who just got off yap bikes and bought a Ultra and didn't know how to take the bags off. I spent an afternoon going over things with him.
Noone knows his bike better than he does. Who do you blame when all of the oil is draining out on the side of the road cause the drain plug was left loose? Or the tire pressure is 15 pounds under, or you axle nut is loose?
If you haven't invested in a shop manual and some tools, you are wrong, and you are headed for disaster. I understand there are some things you can't fix in your garage, I'm the same way. But plugs, tires, oil, fasteners, belt adjustment is fixable in your "Man Cave". Just sayin............
I have a friend who just got off yap bikes and bought a Ultra and didn't know how to take the bags off. I spent an afternoon going over things with him.
Noone knows his bike better than he does. Who do you blame when all of the oil is draining out on the side of the road cause the drain plug was left loose? Or the tire pressure is 15 pounds under, or you axle nut is loose?
If you haven't invested in a shop manual and some tools, you are wrong, and you are headed for disaster. I understand there are some things you can't fix in your garage, I'm the same way. But plugs, tires, oil, fasteners, belt adjustment is fixable in your "Man Cave". Just sayin............
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Caliente, Alamo (now Cowboy), Javelina and Gruene are the dealers located in the San Antonio area. I don't go to dealers for service but from what I hear, Gruene has the most experienced techs and they are located just outside New Braunfels which is just north of San Antonio.
I do agree that investing in a service manual (parts manual is pretty handy too) and pulling maintenance yourself is the way to go. The service manual is very detailed and designed for that purpose. Besides, it's a good way to spend a morning and get to know the bike. JMHO.
I do agree that investing in a service manual (parts manual is pretty handy too) and pulling maintenance yourself is the way to go. The service manual is very detailed and designed for that purpose. Besides, it's a good way to spend a morning and get to know the bike. JMHO.
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