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Removing boot scuff from exhaust
It’s cold outside and there’s snow on the ground so I thought this would be a good day to take care of a small issue that’s been bugging me almost from the first day I bought this bike; burnt boot … Continue reading
HD online maintenance info
A few months ago I received a letter from Harley Davidson informing me of a recall for the brake light switch on my bike. I called the shop, scheduled an appointment and got the problem resolved promptly. While I was … Continue reading
Maintenance log
In the previous post I discussed warranty issues, and your legal rights. I also stated the best defense against dealerships who attempt to take advantage of customers is to understand your rights, and be willing to demand that you be … Continue reading
Warranty issues
Recently I heard from a couple of riding buddies that a Harley dealership had refused to honor the warranty on their motorcycle because they had it serviced at an independent shop or because they had used non Harley parts. This … Continue reading
Changing brake pads
Here’s a good article I found on HDForums.com on how to change the brake pads on a Harley touring bike.
Motorcycle Winter Storage – Motorcycle Maintenance Guide
Here’s a good article on storing your bike for the Winter from totalmotorcycle.com
Battery maintenance tips
Here’s a good article on motorcycle battery maintenance I found on the Motorcycle Consumer News web site. Since many riders put their bikes up for the winter I thought it would be a worthwhile read.
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