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charles05663

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First 1000 Mile Service
« on: June 24, 2009, 05:56:47 PM »
Hello Everyone,

I am about to have my first 1000 mile service for my SERG.  After reading a gazillion posts on oils I have decided that Syn3 is not the way to go.  I am heavily leaning toward the Amsoil product line.  But, I am not sure what to use where.  I not convinced that using the same oil in all three holes is the best approach.  The simplicity argument is lame at best and I would think it takes a real idiot to mess it up and put the wrong oil in the wrong hole.

I live in Vermont and expect to drive most until early November.

Amsoil 20w50 for the engine
Amsoil 75w110 (SVT)  for the transmission
Amsoil (??) for the primary

I also would consider Redline too.

Update --
I am going to have the dealer do the work.  I check with the stealer I bought the bike from and they wanted $400.  Found a dealer the same distance way and if I supply my own oil it will be $180.  Guess where i am going.

On another note, I have purchased all of the service manuals.  How hard is it to do the services myself?  The service manual does not mention 2500 mile services and the dealers do.  What do you change your oil at?

Charles
« Last Edit: June 25, 2009, 10:34:05 AM by charles05663 »
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2009, 04:43:14 AM »
Your 2500 interval is for fluids only. As far as how hard the services are....... I would probably say is you have the tools and the time, not too hard.
I have a Life time service plan which suits me fine.
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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 06:11:10 AM »
Read the service manuals and see if you will be comfortable doing it, not hard at all with the right tools to do it with.  Doc
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 05:32:34 PM »
There are no 2500 mile service, this is something the dealers do for profit, READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL. It has the suggested service and miles that service is suggested to be done. You probably just forgot what the manual said, because even if you have been riding for 45 years you still read that manual first thing when you get home with new bike, car, boat or whatever. That way when dealer tells you about the req 2500 mile service you can laugh at him.
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2009, 07:08:40 PM »
That is a true statement, there is no 2500 scheduled service.

I have it done only because it is part of a plan, it is not a requirement.

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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2009, 05:42:40 PM »
Quote from: DICKW on June 25, 2009, 04:43:14 AM
Your 2500 interval is for fluids only. As far as how hard the services are....... I would probably say is you have the tools and the time, not too hard.
I have a Life time service plan which suits me fine.
Lifetime service plan?
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2009, 04:13:12 PM »
Yep, they service the bike as long as I own it. One time purchase $1795.00

Worth every penny.
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 08:35:43 AM »
I wished they offered the same thing here.  They only offer three (3) years for $1500.  I would spring for the extra $$$ if they had the same one as you have.
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 08:41:21 AM »
I have purchased this plan with every Harley I have owned, pays for itself at around the 10,000 mile mark.
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2009, 08:55:45 PM »
Charles,   If you have a general knowledge of changing oil on anything attempt this yourself. Changing primary, tranny and engine oil is a breeeeeze. granted I have done this stuff my whole life but it is easy. You dont need a lift or any special tools. a few allen wrenches, long neck funnel, open end wrenches, a couple of house hold items such as cool whip containers, wifes tuperware,a 2 liter soda bottle and a six pack of your favorite malted beverage. A 5 gallon bucket and a  radio with your favorite station in the garage is also something you should have. You will need the bucket to sit on and the beer is good to drink when listening to the radio. Any ???? just ask. The reward is greater than taking your bike for this easy stuff and you are knowing that things are done the way that you would like them to be done
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Re: First 1000 Mile Service
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2009, 04:02:53 PM »
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Especially if the dealer wants you to leave the bike with him to do the service. By the time you go back and forth and get someone to pick you up and take you--it is well worth it to do it yourself. I've done it on every bike I have owned.
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