Who has had this done,is it really needed, and what do they check?

 

i do my own, you can find out how on youtube, mainly change engine oil, trans oil and clutch oil. check adjust belts and primary, and change plugs, get a gasket service kit from dealers and save money.

 

Of course you should do a 20K service. Why would you not?

As for the checklist, the full list in in the owners' manual and the service manual.

A thorough check over of all the bike, along with flushing the primary, transmission, and engine oil.

Spark plugs too.

If you're mechanically inclined, you can do it all on your own, assuming you have the tools. Otherwise, you're looking around $400 at a dealer service department.

 

fork oil change as well plus a lot of visual checks and yes it does need to be done, as with any vehicle, regular maintenance is necessary Maintenance is always cheaper than repairs. do it yourself if you have the ability, but know that doing it right is more than changing the oil and some parts. another alternative is find an independent.

 

I know it needs done didn't really plan on lettin it slide I just wanted to make sure they wasn't goin to change to oil and check tire pressure...lol The local HD shop wants $236 for the check up...I didn't think that was too bad but I was just wanting some input

 

The only 'dealer' check-up I had done was 1000 miles. If I was buying a new HD today I wouldn't even do that one. 24,000 miles and doing fine.

 

I've post the info several times in the last month...

But it seems U haven't seen it so,,Here.. I'll post it again for Ya..

There is at least 25 things plus more, that the dealer is "supposed" to check..!!!! during the 20K service, Plus change the oils and filter...

At least read through this and U should learn something...

http://www.adventureharley.com/softa...nance-schedule.




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I just do my own service, in fact I overdo it as the what they recomend

 

[QUOTE=oct1949;9865601]I've post the info several times in the last month...

But it seems U haven't seen it so,,Here.. I'll post it again for Ya..

There is at least 25 things plus more, that the dealer is "supposed" to check..!!!! during the 20K service, Plus change the oils and filter...

At least read through this and U should learn something...

[url]http://www.adventureharley.com/softail-maintenance-schedule[/

Thanks...sorry I asked a ? That seems to get asked a lot and I did a search on here but nothing seemed to anwser my ?'s but this did so thanks again...I will do a bit more research next time.


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I would attempt to do my own but still very new to the harley world and not very familar with everything just yet...maybe the next time I will tackle the job myself..just don't want to screw anything major up lol