Posted similar thread yesterday I serviced last bike 05 dyna and wasn't bad just don't want to void warranty on this one

 

Well that was alot for several to say. Mobile 1 syn 20/50, takes bout 3 1/2 in the oil pan much more and it will come out the injection. 1 qt for the trans but I run Redline Heavy syn but Mobile 1 syn will work 20/50. With injection plugs will be fine and maybe put 1 to 1 1/2 turns on the clutch cable. Your drive belt will be fine. Air cleaner if ur running stock and at 1000 mile just blow it out.

 

Thanks everyone. I think I'd rather save the $250-350 and try to do this myself. Even if I need tools and end up spending that amount, at least I have something to show for it (both the tools and knowledge.)

Thanks again.

Chris

 

It's easy , you can do it fine,but, for the first 1k service you might want to let the dealer do it only for warrenty purposes, anything that came from the factory messed up will not be on your hands then. after that do you own services but for that first one kinda like having it in the computer that all the checkpoints were good and nothing came from the factory stripped out or cross threaded and documented the 1k service was done. I may be paranoid but that way your bike is in the harley system that maintainece was done . after that inial service , recommend doing it yourself like everyone else but having the bike in the system may helpp with any warrenty issues later

 

I'd let the dealer do the do the 1K service while you buy the SM (and read it to become familiar with what's in it), begin to assemble the tools you may not have (e.g. ft-lbs and in.-lbs torque wrenches; good Torx bits/drivers, including the T27 often omitted from sets; etc.); etc.

Having the dealer do the 1K service will provide an opportunity for the dealer to fix any issues you may be having that should be covered by warranty or PDI, as well as provide a baseline for future service work you do.

A good purchase is a large three ring binder and a box of the clear pockets available at any big box retailer or office supply store. The latter will hold your service parts receipts and service checklists, as well as the installation instructions with purchase receipts of any accessories you buy and install.

As others have said, doing your own service work isn't difficult if you can read and follow directions, and have the correct tools.

Congrats on the new bike.

Carl

 

If there's anything you're not sure about, I bet there's a dozen videos on YouTube by now which will show you how to do it.,

 

If you're motivated to do your own service, I say go for it. I let the dealer do the 1k but has not been back to dealer since and in hindsight I should have done that one myself and saved some scratches.
I use an Indy for major engine stuff and tires.
Definitely get an inch lb and foot lb torque wrench. I got a couple cheap from Harbor Freight and for the occasional use they get, they work fine.
You'll need a set of Torx (make sure it has the T-25) and a set of allens. Of course, the usual array of screwdrivers, wrenches and sockets. You should be prepared with both SAE and Metric wrenches, you'll be surprised how many metrics you'll need. A set of Crowsfoot wrenches also come in handy as well as ball allens.
Service manual, parts manual (very helpful as it shows all the parts in a given area with part #s) and electrical manual is nice but not necessary.
One thing for sure, no matter how well you prepare your tool chest, there will be a project at some point where you'll find yourself running around town looking for something you dont have. I love doing my own work on my bike, beats the hell out of mowing the lawn.

 

Very helpful information what about the warranty will doing it yourself void it salesman said I needed to bring it in at s thousand

 

No it will not void your warranty. Keep a notebook as someone already suggested, documenting the dates, mileage and service done along with all your receipts. Other than regular service and a few other upgrades you may want to do, your warranty will likely expire before anything major goes wrong anyway. Even if it does, as long as your well documented, you'll be fine.
If you're uneasy about the 1k, take it to dealer, its worth your peace of mind. Thing is, if you do take it to the dealer, its a good idea to check everything when you get it home anyway.

 

I'm approaching 1000 miles on my streetglide and I had this same question. My biggest reasoning is that the service department is booking appointments for 3 weeks from now.
I did all my own service on my fatboy but it was out of warranty when I bought it so that was never a concern.
With the streetglide, the warranty was a big concern so I called and talked to the service manager about doing my own 1000 mile service and any warranty issues.
He says that as long as I hit all the points in my owners manual, documented with all applicable dates, mileage, and receipts, my warranty won't be affected at all.
I'll definitely be doing my own, but one question I had was the clutch adjustment. One person mentioned just adjusting the cable, while someone else mentioned removing the primary cover.
I had to order a service manual since they weren't in stock, but which clutch adjustment are they talking about in the owners manual?