Maintenance

Just wondering: How many do thier own maitenance? How many have the stealership perform it? How many folks use an independant shop?

Right now she's still under warranty, so I have the stealership do it. Of course I don't PAY for it, it was included in the cost of the bike. However, I am doing the 240 rear tire kit myself, except for the trans work (warranty reasons again), but after that I will do all of my own maintenance. After seeing the way the bike was put together, I will definately do my own work!

I do all of my own p.m. and anything non-warranty I can't afford it any other way

Anything Shovel or older I can work on. Some of the new blockhead stuff worries me (special tools ect.) so I just don't own one.

My scoot is a 94, so not much a warranty can touch anymore, however, with a lot I've learned here, I do 99.5% of my own work!

AFNurse,

The next time I'm in that direction, I'll toss ya a line. I'm only about 80 miles from ya. Hmmmm.....sounds like a good distance for a moderate scoot-around!
I'll give ya a holler when I'm headed that way for anything! Couple times a year I find myself there for conventions or training for work.

I have always worked on all my vehicles but the Harley is still under warranty and I really don't have the time to do all I would like to. The warranty is up in April and I plan to retire about the same time so things should change. All the accessories I have changed out (grips, switch housing, brake and clutch levers, etc.) I have done myself. I intend to put on new pipes and SERT sometime next month and the dealer will be doing that. I already have a lift and manual so when I pull the plug at work, I plan to dig in and learn something about it. With directions and the right tools, I think I can do most that I need to do.

Mine's a '96 FLSTC, so I am doing as much as I can do... I'm an ex-mechanic that is now a chemistry teacher. I have purchased a manual for the bike and will attempt to do my own repairs whenever necessary. Time is a factor as well, but I do try and make some whenever possible.

I've got a custom that I built, so no warranty there. My wife had a 98 Sporty and now a 2000 FLSTC. When shopping for them I puposely look for bikes that are out of warranty. Don't want the Stealer working on it. Do most everything myself. Go to and Indy when I can't do something because of time, tools, or expertise (time and tools are still a problem, but the expertise is always increasing). Also, this site helps a lot when i tackle new problems.

Hey Greybear! Been Awhile. I'm Bound For The Pcmp Contract For Now. Wish I Could Have Done It On My Own. Seems Much More Of A Hassle To Take It In And Do All That Waiti'n.

Whatever I'm able to do myself I do it. Saves me money and I enjoy working on my bike.

It also gives you a better handle on your bike and what makes it tick. So far, I have really enjoyed doing the 240 rear tire kit on my Dyna. I've had my share of problems and stalls, but I would definately do it again. All you need is a manual, some tools, a little bit of mechanical ability, and you're well on your way. Not to mention a sense of pride from doing it yourself.

Chuck, It's 40 degrees in my lower shop and I can't work when it's that cold, my hands hurt. My HVAC guy is supposed to drop off my ductwork today so I can heat the lower shop. Plus, I've been overloaded with work and can't even see straight. Will post when I can though. Believe me you, I am dying to get it done!

I had a little heart attack on my HVAC guy this morning......he's bringin my sh*t tomorrow at 10:30. I will have heat down there by the end of the weekend, then it's back to wrenchin!