so, i had the dealer do the initial 1000 mile break in service, but i'm going to start doing my own maintenance services in the future.
just a few questions to make it easier to service the bike.
per the owners manual for my 09 road glide, says to check the oil on the jiffy stand and also the tranny fluid. but if i go about changing both fluid boxes, is everyone changing them while the bike is on the jiffy stand or do you jack the bike up on a jack? seems like a tight fit for a wrench and drain pan if i leave the bike on the jiffy stand. also, if i jack the bike up, is there enough clearance to reach the various drain plugs and also to put a drain pan under the bike without the oil dripping all over the jack?
if i jack the bike up, then the bike will be level (hopefully) and the dipstick for oil has readings for both on the stand and sitting upright, but the dipstick for tranny fluid is for when the bike is only on the jiffy stand. so, for tranny fluid, do i just drain the fluid and then put the bike back on the jiffy stand to refill it and check the level? seems like an unnecessary step.
what about checking the final belt drive tension? do you jack the bike up and have the rear wheel hanging down with suspension extended or do you keep the bike on the jiffy stand and keep rolling it forward to check different spots on the belt? (the latter seems like the way to go)
i've ordered the service manual from my local dealer cause they were out of stock, so i just wanted to get some helpful hints to make everything go smoother.
if you have any suggestions on these or other maintenance issues, please let me know. thanks for your help
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