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The bike is approaching 1,000 miles and it is time for an oil change. I could take it to the dealership, but at $125.00 per hour labor charge, I'll do it myself.
Pros: I ordered a Pan America oil change kit from Harley. Same price as a dealer and they deliver it at no charge. Fantastic.
Nit picks:
1) Removing the skid plate. 6 bolts.
I had a Royal Enfield Himalayan, The plate would slide into a rear grooved section and held in place with two bolts at the front.. Much better idea.
2) oil drain plug is over the center stand. Every bike that I have owned has it this way. Makes it hard to locate drain pan.
3) Dip stick is black. Hard to see black oil markings on a black dipstick. Would like to see HD go back to a stainless steel color.
I also own a '18 Road Glide. I bought the maintenance VIP package and am happy with it since I put some miles on the bike. 40,000 on it now. But to be honest, I haven't even checked the oil on it in two years. I just take it to the dealer per the maintenance schedule, and let them work on the bike. I miss the getting to know the bike part of owning a bike.
Anything above the simple stuff, the bike will be at the dealer.
Pros: I ordered a Pan America oil change kit from Harley. Same price as a dealer and they deliver it at no charge. Fantastic.
Nit picks:
1) Removing the skid plate. 6 bolts.
I had a Royal Enfield Himalayan, The plate would slide into a rear grooved section and held in place with two bolts at the front.. Much better idea.
2) oil drain plug is over the center stand. Every bike that I have owned has it this way. Makes it hard to locate drain pan.
3) Dip stick is black. Hard to see black oil markings on a black dipstick. Would like to see HD go back to a stainless steel color.
I also own a '18 Road Glide. I bought the maintenance VIP package and am happy with it since I put some miles on the bike. 40,000 on it now. But to be honest, I haven't even checked the oil on it in two years. I just take it to the dealer per the maintenance schedule, and let them work on the bike. I miss the getting to know the bike part of owning a bike.
Anything above the simple stuff, the bike will be at the dealer.