I was a goldwing rider for many of years and always had the dealer do the work, to much plastic to take off even for an oil change. So this year I purchased the bike I always wanted but never got for some reason a 2008 Ultra clasic. I love this Bike and I think the old lady is jelous. Anyways A buddy (Thanks Eric) helped me customize this scoot to make it my own, Lots of work learned a lot and it turned out sweet. Well tonight I did the 5000 mile oil change, what a mess I made oil everywhere, I aint much of a wrench but I'm learning. It felt good and turned out ok. I think I never really loved my other bikes because I didn't bond with them through labor. Thanks to all for the help I get from this forum. I will never get another bike except HD I am hooked. More Baby steps to come!
John

 

Nice looking scooter

 

Good lookin bike, and congrats on doin your own work. No better way to get to know your bike, plus the satisfaction and peace of mind knowin it's done right.

 

The wrenchin stuff will come to you in time. You'll find that you save alot of $$$ and get the satisfaction if you do it your self. Good luck and enjoy your new ride and welcome to the dark side !!!

 

Plan on doin' LOTS of yer own work, 'cuz the folks here will have ya spendin' every red cent on goodies! An' welcome ta the Dark Side, from a fellow former GL owner!

 

Strange.&nbsp\\; Not one /////../////// in any post in this thread.

 

NONE of the 'Wing's plastic has to come off for an oil change. I also own a '08 Ultra Classic and between the two bikes, "changing the oil" is a lot more involved on the Harley.&nbsp\\; On the 'Wing, I don't have any primary chaincase or separate transmission to deal with - one drain point, one kind of oil.&nbsp\\; Much simpler.

 

You spoke too soon.

 

Thanks guys having fun on the dark side and loving it

 

Any more pics of your bike?