103 ci 1000mi service

[FLTRX372]

Mr. Still Grumpy, how did you get the map of the States on your tags?

[Slider1156]

I agree with what your saying but you better let the dealer do the 1st service. I had a belt fall apart, Dealer changed the tire picked up a nail. I rode it another 3000 miles and no else touched it. When the belt fell apart they would not cover the labor because I had never brought the bike in for the 1st service. They agreed the belt was suspect and covered it but would not budge on the labor. You can all say call the motor company and raise hell I did and it did no good. You guys can all think that federal law will prevail but when H.D. says no what are you going to do sue them for $300.00 in labor.

[Teagatron3000]

Did you guys use a thread sealant on your drain plugs (engine, tranny, primary)? It looked like there was a gray residue on the threads. I have a service manual, but it didn't mention putting a thread sealant on. Just to replace the o rings.

[mitchdm]

Originally Posted by Teagatron3000

Did you guys use a thread sealant on your drain plugs (engine, tranny, primary)? It looked like there was a gray residue on the threads. I have a service manual, but it didn't mention putting a thread sealant on. Just to replace the o rings.

I just replaced the o rings, never noticed any sealant on my bikes.

[Ironrider]

i would also check your steering head bearing swing by.

[dannyfromoz]

Originally Posted by arkieglide

Welcome to the forum from north Arkansas. Get A moldable type funnel- it will be less mess when you take the oil filter off. Don't forget to screw in the drain plugs BEFORE adding fluids.....just sayin'.

You can get a moldable funnel on line at www.MotorcycleBikerStuff.com
http://motorcyclebikerstuff.com/form-a-funnel/
Danny

[skratch]

Originally Posted by Slider1156

I agree with what your saying but you better let the dealer do the 1st service. I had a belt fall apart, Dealer changed the tire picked up a nail. I rode it another 3000 miles and no else touched it. When the belt fell apart they would not cover the labor because I had never brought the bike in for the 1st service. They agreed the belt was suspect and covered it but would not budge on the labor. You can all say call the motor company and raise hell I did and it did no good. You guys can all think that federal law will prevail but when H.D. says no what are you going to do sue them for $300.00 in labor.

actually, you got lucky that they even covered the belt. thats one of those 'wear' items that they usually don't even cover. even though it went at 3k, it could have been for any number of reasons, other than suspect belt. you could have picked up a rock, etc.

[easybiker]

Originally Posted by Rewash

About to perform the 1000mi service on my glide any suggestions on fluids or tips and tricks. Im very mechanically inclined, just lookin for advice from some seasoned owners

In short AMSOIL.

[Shark daddy]

I use a Teflon white sealant on the plugs. An indy told me that is what the factory used when it was assembled.

I clean the plugs first with carb cleaner, also remember the new rubber ring.