World's Longest 10K Service!

Dr. Doolittle · Nov 12th, 2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty901

Glade you ask that one because I was thinking it . I did not know replacibg brake pads was a 10,000 mile serives. Inspect yes but replace that would be was to soon for me

Well you both must have missed my thread where I asked everyone about how to determine remaining life of the pads if you can't see the "wear bars" that are depicted in the service manual. I honestly couldn't tell the condition of the pads just from an external inspection, probably because I'd never had to do it before. Figured I'd have to remove the calipers and physically take the pads out to really get a good look and if I was going to go through all that, might as well replace them. Now that I've done it one time I understand better how everything fits together and interrelates, how old pads look vs. new pads, and I will be able to trust my own judgement better on the next inspection.

cedarbrook63 · Nov 12th, 2009, 04:25 PM

One of the fine things about owning a Harley is the scope of expressing yourself as an individual. It is a freedom enhancing part of your life, as well as freeing you of many of your £s, $s or €s

.

So I say, well done Dr. D. you are on a journey of learning and experience which I have set out on (about 8,730 miles behind you) and am loving every minute of as I learn more and more about my bike and how she runs - especially on this great site.

And fair play to you too Richard for your frankness and honesty about wanting to leave the maintenance of your scoot to the pros. Why not? It's not like you have to be able to do everything on your bike to be able to enjoy riding it (although I wish I could and it's my aspiration).

As Smitty always says - "your ride, your choice".
Enjoy it in your way be it enjoying the reassurance of paying a pro to do something you don't want to do, or getting down and dirty with some tools (which I find very therapeutic

).

fin_676 · Nov 12th, 2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardS

Doc, your post about the washing machine had both me and Cat laughing as she reminded me about our dishwasher debacle! We went up to the Sears "Scratch and Dent" store, where they sell, obviously, open-box items at a truly big discount. Our fridge that is sold in the Sears store for $2399 was $900 there....a little ding on the rear left side, which is completely hidden since it slided in between cabinets in our kitchen.
The dishwasher was a similar great deal. Regularly $999, it was in the "Scratch and Dent" store for $479, and only had a tiny scratch under the handle, which I ultimately buffed out anyway!
Well, at that savings I couldn't "give the money back" by paying for an installation, could I?
After all, it's just a power line and a feed line and a drain line, right? And I was pulling out an old dishwasher, so all the lines were in place already.
To keep a long story short, a flooded kitchen and melted electrical line later, (a miracle I didn't both burn the house down AND kill myself in an electric shock), I gave up and called the plumber, who because I had fried the wires made me call an electrician.
The install, which would have been SIXTY DOLLARS if I had contracted it at the time of purchase, wound up costing TWO HUNDRED when all was said and done, not including the purchase of a shop vac I ran out to buy to get all the water off the floor in the kitchen.

You can stop laughing now Glider!

You really need someone like me as a neighbour all the stuff you have trouble with i find straight forward to deal with
However i dont like writing or typing i could do with a typist to get whats in my heed onto paper/screen

Brian

glider · Nov 12th, 2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardS

The install, which would have been SIXTY DOLLARS if I had contracted it at the time of purchase, wound up costing TWO HUNDRED when all was said and done, not including the purchase of a shop vac I ran out to buy to get all the water off the floor in the kitchen.

You can stop laughing now Glider!

You're a hazard to your own health!!

It's a good thing you send the bikes to the dealer for servicing .

RichardS · Nov 12th, 2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

You're a hazard to your own health!!

It's a good thing you send the bikes to the dealer for servicing .

Have you and Cathy been talking again??

Keithhu · Nov 12th, 2009, 05:00 PM

You know, I think it would be fun if the dealerships offered a "mentoring" program whereby you rent a stall and get access to their tools, and can ask questions of the techs as you go. I suppose thats not practical because in theory it enables you to be self sufficient which reduces their profit.

Heck, I think it would be great if they allowed you to watch them work on your bike, but I suppose thats frought with risk too. Insurance, etc. Plus I'm guessing other mechanics dont want customers lurking around, I'm sure there's "shop camaraderie" which sits behind the "employees only" sign.

Keithhu · Nov 12th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Or even "clinics" like Home Depot does. It might make people use the dealers service less, but heck, I'd be more likely to buy parts there, and I think its a great way to develop community with the dealerships and their customers.

smitty901 · Nov 12th, 2009, 05:05 PM

This is from service manaul for my 07 touring bike Brakes
"BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
Inspect the brake pads and discs as follows:
Brake Pads
If brake pad friction material is worn to 0.04 inch (1.02 mm) or
less, replace the entire set of pads.
111WWAARRNNININGG
Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct
and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation
could result in death or serious injury. (00111a)
Brake Discs
The minimum brake disc thickness is stamped on the side of
the disc.
When checking the brake pads and discs, inspect the brake
lines and hoses for damage or leaks."

joyflyin · Nov 21st, 2009, 12:04 AM

Congrats DrD, I know how you feel. The more Glider gets me into the better. This year has been rough on the riding schedule, but I am getting ready to do the services for both our bikes here soon.

With the manual & this site with all the fine folks willing to help you out with any questions nearly instantly, you will quickly find the confidence to do way more than you ever dreamed you would get into when you bought the ride.

Nov 12th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#22
cedarbrook63 Contributor$ Ride: 2009 XL883 -> 1200 SE Stage 1 Join Date: Dec 29th, 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 623 My Mood:	Re: World's Longest 10K Service! One of the fine things about owning a Harley is the scope of expressing yourself as an individual. It is a freedom enhancing part of your life, as well as freeing you of many of your £s, $s or €s . So I say, well done Dr. D. you are on a journey of learning and experience which I have set out on (about 8,730 miles behind you) and am loving every minute of as I learn more and more about my bike and how she runs - especially on this great site. And fair play to you too Richard for your frankness and honesty about wanting to leave the maintenance of your scoot to the pros. Why not? It's not like you have to be able to do everything on your bike to be able to enjoy riding it (although I wish I could and it's my aspiration). As Smitty always says - "your ride, your choice". Enjoy it in your way be it enjoying the reassurance of paying a pro to do something you don't want to do, or getting down and dirty with some tools (which I find very therapeutic ).

Nov 12th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#26
Keithhu Contributor$ Ride: 2010 Heritage, V&H BSS, SERT Join Date: Sep 22nd, 2009 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 124	Re: World's Longest 10K Service! You know, I think it would be fun if the dealerships offered a "mentoring" program whereby you rent a stall and get access to their tools, and can ask questions of the techs as you go. I suppose thats not practical because in theory it enables you to be self sufficient which reduces their profit. Heck, I think it would be great if they allowed you to watch them work on your bike, but I suppose thats frought with risk too. Insurance, etc. Plus I'm guessing other mechanics dont want customers lurking around, I'm sure there's "shop camaraderie" which sits behind the "employees only" sign. __________________ Bound to cover just a little more ground!

Nov 12th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#27
Keithhu Contributor$ Ride: 2010 Heritage, V&H BSS, SERT Join Date: Sep 22nd, 2009 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 124	Re: World's Longest 10K Service! Or even "clinics" like Home Depot does. It might make people use the dealers service less, but heck, I'd be more likely to buy parts there, and I think its a great way to develop community with the dealerships and their customers. __________________ Bound to cover just a little more ground!

Nov 12th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#28
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,951 My Mood:	Re: World's Longest 10K Service! This is from service manaul for my 07 touring bike Brakes "BRAKE PADS AND DISCS Inspect the brake pads and discs as follows: Brake Pads If brake pad friction material is worn to 0.04 inch (1.02 mm) or less, replace the entire set of pads. 111WWAARRNNININGG Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation could result in death or serious injury. (00111a) Brake Discs The minimum brake disc thickness is stamped on the side of the disc. When checking the brake pads and discs, inspect the brake lines and hoses for damage or leaks." __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 21st, 2009, 12:04 AM	#29
joyflyin Community Leader Ride: 2005 Deuce Join Date: Jan 5th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,477 My Mood:	Re: World's Longest 10K Service! Congrats DrD, I know how you feel. The more Glider gets me into the better. This year has been rough on the riding schedule, but I am getting ready to do the services for both our bikes here soon. With the manual & this site with all the fine folks willing to help you out with any questions nearly instantly, you will quickly find the confidence to do way more than you ever dreamed you would get into when you bought the ride.

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