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[FUZZNUTS]

What is typically done on the bike when it goes back to the dealer at 20,000?

[miker]

If it is my local dealer, prolly a crankcase oil change and some scratches added to a fender of sumtin..    

[MIKEYTEE]

Prolly what Miker said but they will charge for every thing shown in the owners manual. At lest that is what my stealer does.
Mike
 

[miker]

I forgot that part...

I can look at the manual whenst I get home and post, I do not know what is on the checklist...

[FLYNDYNA]

It is usually a repeat of the 10,000 mile service with additional adjustments they can charge for...DOH! do they charge for scratching?

[Gecko]

Mine charged the base rate the scheduled service (XXX mile service = $XXX labor) even though I didn't have them change engine oil and have sealed wheel bearings in my Evo Fat Boy.  No new scratches that I've seen, but they did get water in the saddlebags for me.

[FUZZNUTS]

WHUT.............youze guys read the books?...........................    I'll have to see if I can find mine.

[Fired00d]

You can always go here - Service Check-Up put in your VIN and mileage and it will tell you what is "supposed" to be done. Just put in something below 20K (19,000) so it will give you what is needed for the 20k service.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[MJZ]

If it is my local dealer, prolly a crankcase oil change and some scratches added to a fender of sumtin..    

[Boatman]

Thinkin the same thing Mark.   

There is a whole list of things to be done, but if you don't stand there and watch them do every item, they only do a few but charge you for all of them.

Just ask JR about the fuel filter change that was supposed to be done at 25K miles.  Dealer thought it didn't need done and then later had to be towed in.

If you are mechanically inclined, can read, and have the manual, you can do it yourself.  At least you know what was done.   

[ultrafxr]

Thinkin the same thing Mark.   

There is a whole list of things to be done, but if you don't stand there and watch them do every item, they only do a few but charge you for all of them.

Just ask JR about the fuel filter change that was supposed to be done at 25K miles.  Dealer thought it didn't need done and then later had to be towed in.

If you are mechanically inclined, can read, and have the manual, you can do it yourself.  At least you know what was done.   

Right.  And if you should f*** it up you can always take it to the dealer and pay what you would have paid anyway and this time you know for sure that they did do the work!

[dartman]

You have to pay extra for the Windshield Bushings and trunk Lube, In all seriousness it is for the most part an inspection that seems a lot if you tackle it all at once, but if you  mark it off and do several things at a time it is fairly easy to accomplish, your paying to check cruise control components, Air Suspension etc. Things that the normal rider does on a routine basis anyway.

[Steve_G]

This is the most extensive "service".  Our local dealer charges about $640 for the job.  (Approx. twice what my dad paid for my first (used) motorcycle.  I believe it's over $1,000 for this service on a V-rod!!   

[FUZZNUTS]

I found this on google...........http://www.southsidesycles.com/Schedules/Touring.pdf

[Gone Fishin']

What is typically done on the bike when it goes back to the dealer at 20,000?

You can go to hd-com, -> OWNERS, -> SERVICE CHECK-UP for updated information. For a Touring bike it would read something like:

AT 20,000 MILES / 32,000 KILOMETERS

ITEM SERVICED
 PROCEDURE
 NOTES
 
Engine oil and filter
 Replace
 
 
Oil lines and brake system
 Inspect for leaks
 1
 
Air cleaner filter element
 Inspect, service as required
 
 
Tires
 Check pressure, inspect tread
 
 
Wheel spokes
 Check tightness
 1
 
Primary chaincase lubricant
 Replace
 
 
Transmission lubricant
 Replace
 
 
Rear belt and sprockets
 Inspect, adjust belt
 1
 
Throttle, 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
 3
 
Brake pads and discs
 Inspect for wear
 
 
Spark plugs
 Replace
 
 
Electrical equipment and switches
 Check operation
 
 
Engine idle speed
 Check adjustment
 1
 
Steering head bearings
 Lubricate
 2
 
Air suspension
 Check pressure, operation and leakage
 1
 
Wind deflector bushings
 Inspect
 1
 
Cruise control
 Inspect disengage switch and components
 1
 
Saddlebags
 Lubricate hinges and latches
 
 
Critical fasteners
 Check tightness
 1
 
Engine mounts and stabilizers
 Inspect
 1
 
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 50,000 miles (80,000 kilometers)
3. Change D.O.T. 4 and flush brake system every two years