I currently have about 7500 miles on my '14 Tri-glide. The 1k service was performed by my local dealership. Last year before a long trip I changed the engine oil and filter myself a bit before 5k miles. I recently changed engine oil, filter, and primary oil, sort of like a 10K interval since i would actually be well over 10k during a trip coming up. This is the first time for the primary oil since the 1k service by the dealer. The primary drain plug was way to loose but there wasn't any leaking and the proper amount was in the primary before I drained it. This got me wondering how thorough the dealer was and if they checked other things like the motor mounts for proper torque for example.

I am capable of changing the oil(s) and filter with no problems whatsoever. I am also technically able to check for proper torque(s) as well. However, the service manual seems to be difficult to read for me to find the particular engine mount bolts they refer to in the service interval listing. Can anyone point me to an easier way to identify the correct engine mount bolts to check? How many people service their own bikes but don't bother checking the mount bolts for proper torque?

 

Not being an ***: Service Manual

 

Yes, I have a service manual, as I clearly stated in my post. When I was trying to find one of the correct mount bolts, it referred me to the rear brake master cylinder section. In that section it doesn't show a diagram of the bolts. I was just trying to ask for guidance.

 

Disregard, evidently I was looking in the wrong place. There were 2 sections in the manual and got confused. **** happens.

 

Is that a veiled way of saying "Oops, sorry"

 

But you sound like an *** for posting that reply without thoroughly reading and comprehending his post. This is supposed to be a thoughtful and helpful forum. JMHO

 

FWIW, I own the Service Manuals for my bikes and I also find the way they are written and organized somewhat convoluted. I can always find what I need but sometimes it takes awhile.

 

Engine Mounts

Front engine mount inspection and torque is on section 1.24 page 1-62

 

Thank you

 

Thanks Moe55 !
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