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Old 06-09-2009 | 11:43 AM
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I'd like to change my own fluids, etc on my bike. If i do so and something goes wrong with my bike will HD honor my factory warranty? I know with cars/trucks dealers will honor your warranty if you do your own general maintenance. I'm asking because $265 is a ton of money for just an oil change and a visual inspection!
 
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Old 06-09-2009 | 11:52 AM
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Change oil with the book for your bike. Save were you paid for the oil and filter. Maybe make a log book on your bike.
 
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Old 06-09-2009 | 01:30 PM
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Change oil with the book for your bike. Save were you paid for the oil and filter. Maybe make a log book on your bike.
yep what he said....
keep all of your receipts....
 
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Old 06-09-2009 | 02:49 PM
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With the money you save buy the repair manual for your model bike. Dealership is way overpriced, they do lousy work and it takes them forever whether it's to make an appointment or actually fix the bike. What I can't fix myself, I use an indy. Half the price of the dealership, great work, finished on time.
 
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Old 06-09-2009 | 03:34 PM
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Keep a journal of your service intervals and the corresponding receipts. The warranty cannot be voided just because you did your own fluid changes.
 
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Old 06-09-2009 | 03:38 PM
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Get the "Fix my Hog" videos. They are a big help when it comes to doing your own service.

David
 
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Old 06-09-2009 | 03:51 PM
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Harley is just like My ole GM plant manager....He said and I Quote;;

In GOD we trust, but everyone else document, document, document!!!!
 
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