10000 mile Service

[carl2124]

Well I decided to go by the factory manuals on my 10000 mile inspection,but I noticed after punching my vin mumber at the Harley site,I saw that they have added "steering head bearings and adjust " at the 10000 mile instead of the 15000 as in my 2005 xl manual.
During this inspection I wanted to remove my primary cover to check a couple of items that some here have posted about...namely the nut on the engine sprocket...it was tight and after nosing around I also noticed the starter bolts. I think it is BS in order to get to the starter bolts if I ever need to replace it. Anyway I am going to replace the chain adjuster since the plastic is worn somewhat...
I also found the front motor bottom a little too loose in my book...again...some more helpful info I have found on this forum...and what to double check...thanks all
Im not done yet,I planning on a sundowner seat,new grips,and foot pegs....
now Im off to review my hog videos on steering head bearings lubrication.....why couldnt they have left that zirch fiiting in there?? O well

[xena]

Carl, Gronk did a nice write about on that steering head bearing
service. ClicketyClick

[carl2124]

Originally Posted by xena

Carl, Gronk did a nice write about on that steering head bearing
service. ClicketyClick

Thanks xena..

[chrishajer]

Originally Posted by carl2124

Well I decided to go by the factory manuals on my 10000 mile inspection,but I noticed after punching my vin mumber at the Harley site,I saw that they have added "steering head bearings and adjust " at the 10000 mile instead of the 15000 as in my 2005 xl manual.

The Service Manual calls for it at 20K miles, not 15K, and the Owner's Manual and HD online call for it at 10K. I called them on this, and 20K is correct for 04+ (and for some years before that too.)

Originally Posted by carl2124

why couldnt they have left that zirch fiiting in there?? O well

If they did, you'd be filling the frame with grease!

I don't think you need to lube the steering head bearings at 10K and HD doesn't call for it.

This thread was pretty good, and Kev M posted something about steering head bearing service in this thread (reply #28) and in another thread.

--Chris