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[TDW]

Will be picking up 2008 110 Road King, End of June. Question if i get the 7 year extended warranty, Do i
have to bring bike to a dealer for general maint.? Someone told me for the first two years you have to take
bike to dealer for warranty. I would like to do oil changes if possible/ or bring to a authorized mech.
                                                                                    Thanks TDW                                                 

[sadunbar]

Will be picking up 2008 110 Road King, End of June. Question if i get the 7 year extended warranty, Do i
have to bring bike to a dealer for general maint.? Someone told me for the first two years you have to take
bike to dealer for warranty. I would like to do oil changes if possible/ or bring to a authorized mech.
                                                                                    Thanks TDW                                                 

No, you don't....

[Chief]

Will be picking up 2008 110 Road King, End of June. Question if i get the 7 year extended warranty, Do i
have to bring bike to a dealer for general maint.? Someone told me for the first two years you have to take
bike to dealer for warranty. I would like to do oil changes if possible/ or bring to a authorized mech.
                                                                                    Thanks TDW                                                 

The short answer is NO.

[grc]

TDW,

Absolutely, beyond any shadow of a doubt, no matter what anyone at your dealership or local biker hangout tries to tell you, you do NOT have to get your maintenance done at a dealership!!!  They also cannot force you to use Harley branded parts and lubricants.  This is all spelled out in Federal law, and has been since 1975.  I would strongly question the motives and honesty of anyone telling you otherwise.

Jerry

[hogasm]

The short answer is NO.

The long answer is Hell NO

[RedDevil]

No, you don't.  If you do it yourself, keep the receipts for the oil, filter, etc., and record when you did the maintenance.  Then if you have to take it in for warranty work, you can show the documentation for the work that you, or someone else, did.

   

[porthole]

Well you already heard the answer, a resounding no, and as far as the receipts go, you do not have to prove maintenance.
It is incumbent on the manufacturer to prove you did not maintain the vehicle and that is just about impossible to do.

The "since 1975" remark refers to the Magnuson Moss act.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

[TDW]

Thanks for the reply's. I went to the harley site and the say the same. If you wan't to wrench yourself
it seems to be o.k.. I will get the service manual? Will that cover all regular maint..? Like torques and
at certain mile ect... I am sure i will have to bring it to a shop for some things due to tool isssues,(special
tools that is.). Again thanks for the replys. TDW

[porthole]

Maintenance schedule is in your owners manual.

Torque specs are in the service manual. But, many dealers have a small booklet that lists the torque values for all fasteners and all models (1 pamphlet).

Get the manual and you will be happy.


BTW, there is more then 1 manual.

Service - chassis manual
Electrical manual
Screamin Eagle supplements, depending on your model.

[Fired00d]

Below are the manuals I would recomend for your SERK⁴.....

Service Manual - English

These factory authorized Harley-Davidson® Service Manuals provide details on service and maintenance procedures. Photo at right is not representative of all manuals.

 This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.

 99483-08

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

Service Manual


'08 Touring Models.

MSRP US $60.00

Parts Catalog

Harley-Davidson® Parts Catalogs feature model-specific listings of original component part numbers. Exploded view drawings enable quick identification of replacement parts. Photo at right is not representative of all catalogs.

 99433-08

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.

Parts Catalog


'08 FLHRSE4 Models.

MSRP US $48.00

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Maintenance schedule is in your owners manual.

Torque specs are in the service manual. But, many dealers have a small booklet that lists the torque values for all fasteners and all models (1 pamphlet).

Get the manual and you will be happy.


BTW, there is more then 1 manual.

Service - chassis manual
Electrical manual
Screamin Eagle supplements, depending on your model.

Duane,
I was wondering about that too, but the MoCo website isn't showing either of those for the SERK⁴. I can understand maybe not having the Electrical Manual since it's not a FD w/all the associated electronics, but would have thought there would at least be a supplement.

Maybe one of the SERK owners can verify this, wouldn't be the first time the website was wrong.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hoist!]

Duane,
I was wondering about that too, but the MoCo website isn't showing either of those for the SERK⁴. I can understand maybe not having the Electrical Manual since it's not a FD w/all the associated electronics, but would have thought there would at least be a supplement.

Maybe one of the SERK owners can verify this, wouldn't be the first time the website was wrong.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

The electrical schematics are in the FLHRSE3 HD Service Manual Supplement for my bike. I assume the same for SERK4's. The P/N for mine is 99600-07. That, the Touring Model HD Service Manual, FLHRSE3 HD Parts Manual and the Owner's Manual are all you need.

Hoist!

[TDW]

I will order the manuals you posted fired00d. The dealer i got the bike from is over a hour away. Local dealers
were trying to make a huge profit on the bike. So had to buy out of the area. So i would like to do as much maint. as i can, not only for the savings, but i like to work on my own. I only hope the bike will treat me as good as i am
going to treat her, After reading the postings on the site about 110 isssue's, It give's some concern. But that's
why i will be getting the 7 year warranty. TDW

[SBB]

I would think an 08 would need an 08 schematic and manual.
The 08's are fly by wire and have other differences from a 07.
Craig (lil bear) took his to Bushtec to let them make a hitch since the fender is different from a 07.

 

[Fired00d]

I will order the manuals you posted fired00d. The dealer i got the bike from is over a hour away. Local dealers
were trying to make a huge profit on the bike. So had to buy out of the area. So i would like to do as much maint. as i can, not only for the savings, but i like to work on my own. I only hope the bike will treat me as good as i am
going to treat her, After reading the postings on the site about 110 isssue's, It give's some concern. But that's
why i will be getting the 7 year warranty. TDW

You may want to give Jenni Sapyta of Tri-County HD in Cincinnati 513-874-4343 a call. Let her know you are a member here and get 20% discount.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d