Hello guys and gals i am coming up on my 20,000 mile service soon but trying to figure out what all is involved in it meaning what all they do to it and is it something i could do because it cost 400 like bucks and i would love to use that money on other thing for my bike and not wast it on dang labor cost and hiked up charges any info would be great thanks:clap

1st off get a Service Manual. It will have a maint. schedule in it. at 20,000 mine lists all the 5000 mile stuff and also change fork oil and lubercate steering head bearings.

I know i need to get one but have not had the chance was just wondering. ps so whats all listed in the 5000 mile service:D

it is a half page of stuff including changing spark plugs, change oil, inspect air filter inspect idle speed inspect baterie Allot of inspect stuff. Two much typing to add it all here. I picked up my service manual online for about $30.00. It is defently worth it if you are going to wrench on your own bike. Buy a good set of tools, Dont purchas cheap stuff as you will strip nut bolts and soforth.

If you are not interested in doing it all your self find a independent mech. They are genuarly cheaper. The one here in town only charged my buddy 200 for the 1000 mile service and the dealer was 400

let me see if I can scan in the serive page and post it here.

here you go


*****sorry guys, it's a copyright infringement to post pages from manuals******

Agree with all. Get a manual and do it yourself. Helped a buddy change oil, filter, primary and adjust primary yesterday. He said he could look at a book all day long and never come up with what we did. And all that was to really do it!!! He was more nervous and apprehensive than anything else. Good tools, service manual, patience, time, and a cold one are pretty much all you need!

... Good tools, service manual, patience, time, and a cold one are pretty much all you need!

:drinkbeerOnly one, or maybe two, cold ones WHILE you are doing the service... Remember, fine motor skills are the first to go when the blood alcohol starts getting high...

I think that the MOM (Motorcycle Operators Manual) also has the service item checklist... But I seem to have misplaced my MOM :wonderlan, so I can't verify this... :(

1st off get a Service Manual. It will have a maint. schedule in it. at 20,000 mine lists all the 5000 mile stuff and also change fork oil and lubricate steering head bearings.

I know i need to get one but have not had the chance.

I am coming up on my 20,000 mile service.

Have you done any service to your scoot in the last 6 years?

Good Point Bob.

Yea i have.( but uh) The harley shop did it for me and damn they want to much $$$ plus i wanna start doing the stuff myself so i can get more familure with my bike

The harley shop did it for me and damn they want to much $$$ plus i wanna start doing the stuff myself so i can get more familure with my bike.

Good answer.

Get the HD manual, it will help you do everthing correctly. You'll save the price of the manual on your first hour of labor. My 2¢.

thanks for all the input

How does everyone feel about the Fix My Hog DVD's they range from 43$ to 20$ on Amazon and Ebay? Or is it still better to just get the manuel?:wonderlan

How does everyone feel about the Fix My Hog DVD's they range from 43$ to 20$ on Amazon and Ebay? Or is it still better to just get the manuel?:wonderlanGet the factory manual; it covers everything and is quite good. Then get the "Fix My Hog" DVD, if you really want to.

I'm doing my 20K overhaul soon as well. No problem with plugs/wires, oil and the like- but will changing the primary/tranny oil be a shock to the system that is...well...permanently bad if it was poorly maintained before I got it?

You should be able to do all this yourself

Oil and filter - replace
Oil lines and brake system - inspect
Air cleaner - inspect
Tires - check/inspect
Wheel spokes - Check
Primary fluid - replace
Clutch - check/adjust
Transmission fluid - replace
Drive belt - inspect
Throttle, brake and clutch controls - inspect/adjust
Jiffy stand - inspect
fuel lines and fittings - inspect
Brake fluid - inspect
Brake pads/discs - inspect
spark plugs - replace
Electrical and switches - check
Steering head bearings - lube
Air suspension - inspect
Fuel door and Saddle bag latches - lubricate
Critical fasteners - adjust
Engine mounts and stab. links - inspect
Good luck