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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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I just bought my first Harley, a 2000 Sportster 883. As time and money permit I will be doing more modifications to it.

My main question is how do I take care of this thing? What are the general guidelines for maintenance?

I bought the bike to be my primary vehicle (though I will drive a car on rainy days). I will be putting around 800 - 1,000 miles a month on the bike, so maintenance is a primary concern.



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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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Welcome from South Carolina! [sm=icon_cheers.gif] First thing I would do is buy a service manual....loads of good info in there! Enjoy the bike!
 
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Welcome from South Carolina! [sm=icon_cheers.gif] First thing I would do is buy a service manual....loads of good info in there! Enjoy the bike!
I second that info. Welcome to the forum from Carroll County, Maryland!
 
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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Well good for you thats just awesome [sm=hiya.gif]and welcome to the HDF,from Az.
 
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Hello from NW AL
maintenance is the key get the manual and keep the rubber down
 
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Congrats on the new sporty....looks awesome.
 
Old Jun 13, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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