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Old 08-13-2008 | 03:42 PM
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Does anyone have any detailed instructions/pictures on how to perform an Oil Change / Tune Up on a sportster. This is my first Harley - bought it used with only 1K miles - buts its an 05, so I wanna get her up-to date on the maintenance!

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Old 08-13-2008 | 03:52 PM
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Go to your local dealer and buy a service manual. It's really a must-have. Has it had the 1000 mile service done? You might want to have the dealer do this one.
 
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Old 08-13-2008 | 03:54 PM
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man it is listed right on the top of your threads on here as a sticky... your mod on this section is awesome! he finds some great stuff!
http://www.bikernet.com/sportsters/

the how to:
http://www.bikernet.com/sportsters/P...asp?PageID=622
 
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Old 08-13-2008 | 04:06 PM
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ooh BS the 1000 mile service is all JACK!chainge the fluids, adjust the clutch, check bolts on the bike to ensure they are tight, check the spokes (take a screw driver handle and bop each spoke, they should all "ting" the same if one has a low sound tighen it till it gives the same "ting") then just lube your cables, (get some cable lube, drop 2 - 5 drops down each cable at the lever... easy) well there you go... 1000 mile service... ahh and some people actually PAY for that! ooh ya you can change you air filter as well...
 
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