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Pete7539

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5k service fork oil changed?
« on: May 20, 2009, 03:26:11 PM »


AT 5,000 MILES / 8,000 KILOMETERS

ITEM SERVICED
 PROCEDURE
 NOTES
 
Engine oil and filter
 Replace
 
 
Oil lines and brake system
 Inspect for leaks
 1
 
Air cleaner
 Inspect, service as required
 
 
Tires
 Check pressure, inspect tread
 
 
Wheel spokes
 Check tightness
 1
 
Rear belt and sprockets
 Inspect, adjust belt
 1
 
Rear wheel sprocket isolators
 Inspect for wear
 5
 
Brake and clutch controls
 Check, adjust and lubricate
 1
 
Jiffy stand
 Inspect and lubricate
 1
 
Fuel lines and fittings
 Inspect for leaks
 1
 
Brake fluid
 Check levels and condition
 4
 
Brake pads and discs
 Inspect for wear
 
 
Spark plugs
 Inspect
 
 
Electrical equipment and switches
 Check operation
 
 
Front fork oil
 Replace
 1,2
 
Air suspension
 Check pressure, operation and leakage
 1
 
Fuel door, Tour-Pak, saddlebags
 Lubricate hinges and latches
 
 
Battery
 Check battery and clean connections
 3
 
Exhaust system
 Inspect for leaks, cracks and loose or missing fasteners or heat shields
 3
 
Road test
 Verify component and system functions
 
 
 

NOTES

1. Should be performed by an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, unless you have the proper tools, service data and are mechanically qualified.

2. Disassemble, lubricate and inspect every 80,000 kilometers (50,000 miles).

3. Perform annually.

4. Change D.O.T. 4 and flush brake system every two years.

5. Perform at each rear tire change.


Has anyone changed fork oil at 5k? Seems a little soon to do that, but this is what I get when I type in my VIN and put 5k service.
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Re: 5k service fork oil changed?
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 03:36:31 PM »

The FLH service and owners manuals both recommend fork oil change at 50K miles.  There is another thread somewhere on this board regarding the same issue. 
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Re: 5k service fork oil changed?
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2009, 02:08:45 PM »

Called dealer today, advised that its an error in hd computer and that fluid change for forks on 05 and up is at 50k miles
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