Anyone have a checklist for 2008 sportsters for the 5000 mile service? I know that Fix My Hog has a service you can buy into but I have to figure that there is a checklist somewhere.

Also anyone know if the repair manual is out yet for 2008 sportsters? (must be a checklist in there) So long as I am doing the fixits and service stuff on it I just want to make sure that I do all of it. Why not right?

 

Have you tried looking in the back of your Owners Manual?

Yes 08 Service Manuals are out.

 

This '08 service manual is out. I just picked mine up last week.

 

Get the owner's manual...or you can go to your friendly neighborhood Harley-Davidson dealership's service department, and ask them for the checklist sheet. There are 30 items on the 5,000 mile checklist, and I'm not gonna list them all manually here. It just takes too long.

Teek

 

Did your scoot come with an owners manual? If it did, there is a checklist in the back.

 

How come some of you guys are not reading your owner's manual's? Just sayin'.

 

• Change engine oil & oil filter.
• Inspect air cleaner and service as required.
• Clean tappet oil screen. *
• Change primary chaincase lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug.
• Check clutch adjustment.
• Change transmission lubricant and clean the magnetic drain plug. *
• Check and adjust chains/belt.
• Grease the foot shift/brake lever bearings * and speedometer cable.
• Check rear brake pedal adjustment.
• Inspect brake pads and discs for wear.
• Check brake fluid reservoir levels and conditions.
• Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks.
• Lubricate the following: front brake handlever, throttle control cables, clutch control cable and handlever.
• Check operation of throttle and enrichener controls.
• Inspect fuel valve, lines and fittings for leaks.
• Clean fuel tank filter screen.
• Check tire pressure and inspect tread.
• Check wheel spoke tightness. *
• Check front fork bearing adjustment.
• Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches.
• Check cruise control disengage switch & other components. *
• Check battery electrolyte level. Check and clean battery connections.
• Inspect spark plugs.
• Check condition of rear shock absorbers.
• Check air suspension – pressure, operation and leakage. *
• Check engine mounts.
• Check tightness of all fasteners except engine head bolts.
• Check ignition timing and vacuum hose.
• Check engine low and fast idle speed adjustment.
• Road test.

*If applicable

 

unfortunately dealerships dont seem to think you need the owners manual
or think to give one to you, if i didnt ask for it just before i left the dealership i would have been without one as they didnt have one with my paperwork and i was ready to roll out when it dawned on me..

 

Are the primary and transmission oil the same on an '08? I thought

 

at 5000miles you better be prepared to change rocker box cover gaskets
harley aught to be ashamed of the lack of quality here almost no1 gets more than if as much miles before they start to leak.
just my oppinion don't hate me!i love my sporty but i would prefer to put money in upgrades not repaires.



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