Up until two weeks ago, Ive never owned a new bike. Im due my 1000 mile service. I always do my own work and prefer too. Im being told this will void my two year warranty. Is this true. I rather not have to pay $380 for something I can do for 50 bucks. Thanks, Be safe

 

I took mine in for the 1k just to get it on the books, but I'll be doing all my own from now on. If you keep good records and receipts to prove you did the work it should be OK. Thats what I'm doing anyway.

If the dealer told you that, I think they are full of crap.

 

Just keep your oil receipts etc and you'll be fine. There is a lot of information about this on this site, you just have to look around.

 

No. Do your own work and keep the receipts, document that you have completed each of the 1000 mile steps that you can complete in your shop. Best to keep a journal.

There's a few service managers in a few shops that try this **** all the time. My bike has yet to see an HD service bay since I drove it away from the dealer on the first day.

 

Like others said do it yourself and keep records and receipts. That $380.00 will buy you a factory service manual, jack, torque wrench, etc... it could even go towards a phone to call the service manager and tell him where to stick it. Peace

Here's a link to some service checklists

 

The only way they can require you to bring it in for the service is to do it free. I downloaded the check lists for all the service milestones. You can find the critical fastners and torque values in your owners manual. I plan on buying the service manual next month. I've owned at least a dozen bikes and never had a warranty issue because I stayed on top of the service and never had a problem. My 2014 ultra is my first Harley though.

 

It will not vo8d your warranty and they cannot tell you that by law.

Look up the Magnuson Moss act of 1975, specifically section... I think C, "add on sales"

The only way they can tell you that is if they provide the parts, service and labor for free.

 

I too do my own service. 13 Heritage bought new last year. I've done my 1K and my 5K. I bought a jack, torque wrenches, etc, plus Mobil 1 for less than the $400.00 dollar they wanted for the first service at the dealer.
If you have a decent dealer, they are not looking to screw you if you have something that requires a repair under warranty.
The only thing I do suggest is use an oil that does not have friction modifiers in it for your primary and use a Harley filter only for your engine.

 

If they do service right and that is big if and depending on price might be worth it to do first one. $380 is a little high . It does not void your warranty to do yourself .

 

I had a dealer do the first service since I hadn't owned a touring bike in many years. I wanted them to make sure it was all where it should be. Now I plan to do my own service work. Especially after I found pipe dope and chewed up o-rings when I did the 5000 service.

If I can do something I'll find an Indy that can.