Getting Trip Ready
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 14,670
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
man you guys are brutal.. LOL
Everything in the below 20k service list is easy to do and very economical if you do it yourself.
I agree 100% with grbrown in respect to NOT doing this the night before you leave.
20,000 Mile Service
20,000 Mile Maintenance (Will vary by model)
Everything in the below 20k service list is easy to do and very economical if you do it yourself.
I agree 100% with grbrown in respect to NOT doing this the night before you leave.
20,000 Mile Service
20,000 Mile Maintenance (Will vary by model)
- Change engine oil and filter
- Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks
- Inspect air cleaner and service as required
- Check tire pressure and inspect tread
- Check tightness of wheel spokes
- Replace transmission lubricant
- Check clutch adjustment
- Check primary chain adjustment
- Inspect rear belt and sprockets and adjust belt
- Check, adjust, and lube throttle, brake enrichener & clutch controls
- Inspect and lube jiffy stand
- Inspect fuel valve, lines, and fittings for leaks
- Check brake fluid levels and condition
- Inspect brake pads and discs for wear
- Check front brake lever pin
- Check brake caliper pins
- Check brake caliper boots and bushings
- Check rear master cylinder outer boot
- Replace spark plugs
- Check operation of electrical equipment and switches
- Check and adjust engine idle speed
- Replace front fork oil
- Adjust and lube steering head bearings
- Inspect shock absorbers
- Check tightness of critical fasteners
- Check engine mounts and stabilizer links
- Road test
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,051
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
You're going to definitely want to check those cam tensioners. Believe me, I know. I finally went with the hydraulic tensioners that HD put out a few years back. That year was famous for having them go south. It'll get awfully noisy on your trip next year if they do go......
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