Harley Service
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Have no fear attempting this yourself. I got new pipes off fleabay and the wife insisted we have the dealer install since the bike was so expensive. I gave it a shot and was done before 4 beers! My 5000 mile service is coming up and instead of going to the dealer I am planning on investing in a lift, filter, and synthetic oil. Guaranteed to still save cash vs taking to dealer and get to keep the lift!
Oh and after you ride it a couple times recheck the nuts on that hold the pipes to the heads, the heat will allow the pipes to "settle in" and a couple turns will snug them back up. Good luck!
b
Oh and after you ride it a couple times recheck the nuts on that hold the pipes to the heads, the heat will allow the pipes to "settle in" and a couple turns will snug them back up. Good luck!
b
Last edited by TheNameIs"B"; 03-02-2011 at 07:39 PM.
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+1 on Williams. Of all dealers in nj i dealt with, I think they are most reasonable
#24
If you are really worried, you could order the bolt-on eprformance DVD from Fix My Hog.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/products/Sof...e-Edition.html
If you click the link from HD forums you get a small discount.
I really like their stuff (I only have the maintenance DVD's for softail and sportster) and nothing could be easier than watching a guy do every step, show you the tools, give you the torque values, etc., Some guys on the "general" forum had a hard time following them, but if you can't follow video instructions, you just can't work on bikes (can't imagine how hard a manual would be for those guys).
Last edited by brenn; 03-03-2011 at 07:32 AM.
#25
all sound advice....I'm no super wrench, but I have always done exhaust myself. Get yourself a set of dental picks for those old exhaust gaskets. You can get up in them with a pick to get it seperated from the port and then get a hold if it with some needle nose pliers. To me, the hardest part is getting the new ones in. Put the new ones in the freezer for a bit and before you put them in rub a little dish soap around the outside of them....
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Not sure yet. Going to wait until I change out my air cleaner. Will have to do research on which one would be best for my exhaust and air cleaner.
Samson and others on the forum said I don't need a tune or tuner until I change out the air cleaner.
Samson and others on the forum said I don't need a tune or tuner until I change out the air cleaner.