My short DIY M8 service story. *BONUS Primary Vent*
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QUOTE=Dynamick;18531191]Nice job!
I'd be nervous working in that garage, knowing there's a guy on the wall eating a banana while making eye contact with me.[/QUOTE]
They give me advice when I'm stuck!
That's usually the motivation I need to do my own work, especially when I'm feeling lazy
No step-by-step, but I did use some pics from the big Primary Vent thread here in the M8 section. Removing the primary case cover is pretty easy (and messy), but once that's off it's a very simply process of drilling one hole then pulling the vent through.
Thanks!
I'd be nervous working in that garage, knowing there's a guy on the wall eating a banana while making eye contact with me.[/QUOTE]
They give me advice when I'm stuck!
Thanks!
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Thingfish (09-07-2019)
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Lots of negativity on forums, especially the M8 section as of late, thought I'd share my experience.
To start, I'd rate my mechanical abilities somewhere around 4-5/10. I change oil, rotate tires, and swap suspension bits occasionally.
I just hit 7900 miles on the bike and wanted to change the oil. Figured I'd change all the fluids so I can ride the rest of the year in comfort. Also wanted to do the primary vent even though I don't have issues (yet?).
I called the local Harley dealer and they wanted $580 for fluids + primary vent install. Now, I'm all for paying for quality service, but I also have a wedding to pay for so I figured I could save a little money doing it myself so I started buying stuff:
1. $110- Redline fluid kit. Oil, Primary, Transmission, and K&N filter.
2. $100- Harbor Freight motorcycle lift
3. $36- Primary Vent kit from Surdyke
4. $3- 11/32 drill bit
5. $27- Hex set + universal oil filter
6. $8- 6 pack of Spotted Cow
TOTAL---- $284
All in all, minus the wait time while I waited for the fiance to bring home the hex tools and oil wrench, the entire service took me about 3 hours at a very leisurely pace. Drilling into the bike made me a bit nervous, but honestly it's almost impossible to screw up.
So, to make up for the money I saved, in true me fashion, I bought myself a Hogworkz LED headlight so I can ride in comfort on my nightly ride into work
Moral of the story, if I can do it, you can too!
To start, I'd rate my mechanical abilities somewhere around 4-5/10. I change oil, rotate tires, and swap suspension bits occasionally.
I just hit 7900 miles on the bike and wanted to change the oil. Figured I'd change all the fluids so I can ride the rest of the year in comfort. Also wanted to do the primary vent even though I don't have issues (yet?).
I called the local Harley dealer and they wanted $580 for fluids + primary vent install. Now, I'm all for paying for quality service, but I also have a wedding to pay for so I figured I could save a little money doing it myself so I started buying stuff:
1. $110- Redline fluid kit. Oil, Primary, Transmission, and K&N filter.
2. $100- Harbor Freight motorcycle lift
3. $36- Primary Vent kit from Surdyke
4. $3- 11/32 drill bit
5. $27- Hex set + universal oil filter
6. $8- 6 pack of Spotted Cow
TOTAL---- $284
All in all, minus the wait time while I waited for the fiance to bring home the hex tools and oil wrench, the entire service took me about 3 hours at a very leisurely pace. Drilling into the bike made me a bit nervous, but honestly it's almost impossible to screw up.
So, to make up for the money I saved, in true me fashion, I bought myself a Hogworkz LED headlight so I can ride in comfort on my nightly ride into work
Moral of the story, if I can do it, you can too!
This is such BS!!!!!! Seriously dude!!!! Like, where’s the Spotted Cow????????? 🤣🤣🤣
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RGS88 (09-07-2019)
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I do question the poster hanging in the garage of the OP. 😬
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There's a reason it's in the garage and not in the house... Apparently the fiance doesn't appreciate Reno 911 as much as I do!