Service - If I can anyone can...!

[Plummie09]

This is great to hear as I am planning on attempting an oil change on my own in the near future. I have read the instructions that are in the book that come with the bike and am pretty sure I can handle it. If I run into troubles, I have HDTimeline to reference and my husband (a mechanic) if needed. The cost of getting the oil changed at the dealer the first time was astronomical and I didn't have to pay the labor as it was my first oil change. This next one, I have to pay the labor so I am going to try it myself.

 

[candave650]

With the HD service manual and HD talking I feel i can tackle most jobs.

Cost is a big factor,my dealer wants $99 plus taxes for just a harley oil change.

I would rather spend money on better oils and save the labour.

The best part is you have fun and learn about your bike at the same time!!

 

[Nite sir]

I'm right in there with those almost on the edge of being totally inept!
But at 160 miles changed the oil and filter myself! Took a while before I got the filter off... but it did finally budge. And yes, it does get a little messy when the filter comes off. I think I did an OK job of keeping it to a minimum and cleaning up. My Nightster didn't seem to mind the fresh oil, and it seems everything went alright. I bought two black HD filters so I'm all set for the next time!

 

[Jack Klarich]

I'm right in there with those almost on the edge of being totally inept!
But at 160 miles changed the oil and filter myself! Took a while before I got the filter off... but it did finally budge. And yes, it does get a little messy when the filter comes off. I think I did an OK job of keeping it to a minimum and cleaning up. My Nightster didn't seem to mind the fresh oil, and it seems everything went alright. I bought two black HD filters so I'm all set for the next time!

Look in the self help section , there is a funnel you can make out of a plastic bottle to drain the filter with no mess:s