Who is riding Touring Harley for the first time?
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#916
Just purchased a 2004 electraglide classic
I had been riding a Kawasaki Vulcan with all these extras, it was a fun Bike. But doesn't compare to this Bagger. Did not get a service manual with it so I have many Questions. For instance after reading the forums, about oil change, some folks say 3.5 quarts of oil, some say 4. Need to no. I purchased this Bike with 10,032 miles on it. I want the oil changed so I will no. Next I will get to the Tranny and other parts. Here where I live the Dealership wants $200.00 for an oil change. I have been Riding one kind or another Motorcycle since I was 13. Started on Dirt Bikes, I am mechanicly inclined, so a Heads up from a more exsperenced Harley Riders would really help me, until I get a service manual
#917
I had been riding a Kawasaki Vulcan with all these extras, it was a fun Bike. But doesn't compare to this Bagger. Did not get a service manual with it so I have many Questions. For instance after reading the forums, about oil change, some folks say 3.5 quarts of oil, some say 4. Need to no. I purchased this Bike with 10,032 miles on it. I want the oil changed so I will no. Next I will get to the Tranny and other parts. Here where I live the Dealership wants $200.00 for an oil change. I have been Riding one kind or another Motorcycle since I was 13. Started on Dirt Bikes, I am mechanicly inclined, so a Heads up from a more exsperenced Harley Riders would really help me, until I get a service manual
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Changing oil is very easy to do, don't be intimidated.
Last edited by 2009; 09-17-2013 at 11:00 AM.
#920
The service manual is a must have item and will show you everything you need to know. I have been doing all my own maintenance since I bought my 2008 Ultra 3 years ago with 3500 miles on it, now approaching 36,000 miles. All the fluid changes are easy to do once you learn what drain plugs empty which reservoir. You will spend around $60 for 4 quarts of oil and a new filter. While you at the dealer tell them you want new o-rings for the drain plugs and pick up a new gasket for the derby cover. This will be needed when you change the primary oil. Other items I would recommend are the HD oil drain pan and the HD oil filter wrench. It is nearly impossible to remove the oil filter without making some kind of mess but after doing it a few times you will adapt and figure out a better way. Another problem that many people have had is removing the 5 Torx head bolts holding the derby cover on. I have found the easiest way to remove them is with an impact driver and a quality set of socket type Torx head wrenches. Don't buy the cheap ones,you get what you pay for. Another big problem with the Harleys are vibrations. They all have them so Locktite will be your new best friend. Use the blue stuff and use it everywhere. This forum is a wealth of information and there are many people here glad to help. Harleys are definitely a different breed and you will learn there are many annoying things about them. The engines throw off a lot of heat,the vibrations and the valve tapping all make you think that something is wrong. It's the nature of the beast and you learn to live with it. Welcome to the club and good luck with your machine.