SERVICING YOUR BIKE AT our DEALERSHIP
Phil and his team of Factory-trained Service Technicians and Master-Techs will service your motorcycle with Harley-Davidson®factory-approved methods and equipment. Whether it’s your first 1,000-mile checkup, or your 20,000-mile service, they are here to help keep your motorcycle running smooth.
CHANGing YOUR BRAKE FLUID
No matter your riding style, you still need to have your brake fluid changed every 2 years.
Many H-D motorcycles use DOT 4 brake fluid. As the fluid ages, its chemical properties deteriorate and it absorbs water. This changes the physical properties of the DOT 4 brake fluid, which can lead to brake performance issues including soft or spongy brakes. Left unchanged long enough, the brake fluid could eventually deteriorate so much that there could be a loss of either front or rear braking.
Besides changing the fluid every two years, there’s a few other instances that brake fluid (any type, not just DOT 4) should be replaced:
• After the brake line, master cylinder or caliper has been disassembled
• Whenever the brake lever or pedal seems “spongy”
• Anytime the brake system has been operated in a spongy state caused by boiling fluid, even if operation has returned to normal
If we ever find your motorcycle’s brake fluid has 3.7% or higher water content by volume, we’ll recommend changing it, even if it’s been less than two years since your last brake fluid change.
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BATTERY LATELY?
The care and maintenance of your battery is very important. Here’s a few tips to ensure your motorcycle comes to life, each and every start.
1. Maintain your battery above 12.5 volts.