What all is done on the 1000 mile service?
#31
09-02-2011, 03:06 PM
Hey Robo, if you have access to a lift the fork oil is easy to change. I just make a slit in on side of 2 empty plastic water bottles and slip them upside down over the forks, then take out the drain screws with a catch container under both water bottles. You can pump away and not spill a drop. Then I loosen the top fork bolts and then jack it up. Takes about an hour, I just had help when I put the bolt caps on so I didn't rock the bike while it was lifted. Takes about an hour...
Are you still going to put the sporty back together?
Are you still going to put the sporty back together?
#32
09-02-2011, 10:13 PM
I used a 12V marine oil dip stick pump to suck the fork oil out. Pump a few times when your at the bottom to get it all out.
No real drain plugs on my 09.
I had upgraded the fork springs at 500 miles and used 10wt amsoil shock theraphy.
I'm good for awhile. Just did my own 5000 mile service.
I used the Harley oil filter, they are the best to use.
Done right with no short cuts.
All good.
No real drain plugs on my 09.
I had upgraded the fork springs at 500 miles and used 10wt amsoil shock theraphy.
I'm good for awhile. Just did my own 5000 mile service.
I used the Harley oil filter, they are the best to use.
Done right with no short cuts.
All good.
#33
09-02-2011, 10:48 PM
Extreme HDF Member
It is a policy that they can not enforce. The ones that told you that are liars and do not deserve to remain in business.
Read the warranty act and be an informed consumer.
They may require it but federal law then mandates that they do it for free.
I have never let anyone at a dealership to even finish a crappy statement like that. I tell them off on the spot. I am a Scotch-Irish-German that will argue with a street sign.
I buy 1 to 2 new bikes a year and it does not take long to weed out who will never see me again. My current dealer throws in the 1K because they are great people. They want to be sure themselves that the bike is okay which is their motivation for offering it free.
Read the warranty act and be an informed consumer.
They may require it but federal law then mandates that they do it for free.
I have never let anyone at a dealership to even finish a crappy statement like that. I tell them off on the spot. I am a Scotch-Irish-German that will argue with a street sign.
I buy 1 to 2 new bikes a year and it does not take long to weed out who will never see me again. My current dealer throws in the 1K because they are great people. They want to be sure themselves that the bike is okay which is their motivation for offering it free.
#34
09-02-2011, 10:52 PM
Road Warrior
I will be doing my 1K service tomorrow too. This is my third Harley, second one I bought new. I always do my own service, mostly because I know I can at least trust myself. Who knows what they are doing to your ride. Anyway, great advice from the people responding to this thread. Good luck brother, and ride on...
#35
06-18-2021, 06:38 AM
J & S Jacks
A tool you are going to need is a good lift. I know of 2 companies that make lifts in the USA: J&S Jacks(Wis) and Pitbull(Tenn). Both companies make high quality lifts and come with a lifetime warranty, no matter who the owner is (IOW: it transfers). The other, less expensive lifts, are products mostly made in China or who knows where? If you can't afford a brand-new USA-made lift, look for used.....ebay/craigslist/MC forum classifieds. I found a J&S for $200 w/extras by searching just before I was about to buy a new one. (Just my 2-cents)
#37
06-18-2021, 05:05 PM
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