I think I remember reading somewhere in the owners manual that you must have the 1000 mile service done at an authorized HD dealer to honor any future warranty claims. From what I remember it only said that for the 1000 mile service.
I am very close and dont want to screw up my warranty. I have a garage full of Amsoil. If this is true I will see if the dealer can use my Amsoil. Anyone in the Southern Jersey, PA, Delaware area know the cheapest dealer to get this done at that will actually use my oil and not just keep it and say they did?

 

I don't think that is possible due to Magnuson/Moss Act that says proper maintenance can be done by anybody and cannot be a condition of the warranty.

 

They can't make you do it at the dealership. Just keep receipts and records and you will be fine.

 

I am sure Amsoil would be happy to help you get a warranty claim handled if HD tried to void your warranty for using Amsoil.

 

You can have your bike serviced anywhere. Keep your records and you'll be fine.
As for the 1,000 miles check-up, I always wondered why people accept to pay for it when the dealer already charged them for prep when the bike was delivered. Talk about double dipping. I can understand paying for an oil change, but as far as tightening bolts and stuff, sorry but that's what prep is all about.

 

If I do it all myself, I will not have any receipts. I will have to look through my manual. I know for a fact it said it in my 07 Softail manual.

 

You don't need to take it to the dealer for service.

 

Google the Magnusson/Moss act and you will see that it is impossible for them to insist that they must do the service. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

 

I also believe that you are able to do all services yourself and still be fine with your warranty. The Magnuson Moss act provides for you to be able to select your service person even if that person is you and still be protected under your warranty.

Having said that. My friend, was the salesman who sold me the bike, pointed out that having the 1000 mi service done by the dealership established a baseline that the moco couldn't and wouldn't argue with, should any manufacturing defects be discovered at that time. Manufacturing defects generally show earlier than later when wear and tear can become a factor. I thought that was a good idea and that's why I had my 1000 mi service done by the dealer. I generally have the 10k mi service done by the dealer because I like a second set of eyes looking at my bike and I think the mechanics are pretty good. I always check behind them and to date haven't found anything to complain about.

Just remember you only have the rights your willing to fight for and that generally cost's money.

 

if you are intent on having the dealer do the work, you can provide your own oil. also, my dealer carries Amsoil as well...just ask. that is if you want the dealership to charge you $90/hour for stuff that you can do with the service manual. just keep your receipts to prove you bought the right chit in case you have a warranty claim and they give you a hard time.