To all Harley Davidson riders

[TrebleClef]

  Iggy_ said:

Well if u ask me.. buy a new Harley then dun need worry abt maintaining it that much cos there will be a service package provided by dealership anyway. So it depends on what type of HD are u getting. New or Pre Loved.

 

JUst cheked, it includes 4 free servicings, brand new sportster 19K.

[stwb1981]

  TrebleClef said:

JUst cheked, it includes 4 free servicings, brand new sportster 19K.

 

yup 883L without coe

[maneater]

up.............

[Iggy_]

So have you decided to get a brand new or pre loved??

[maneater]

up.........

[sportster1200]

i bought my bike brand new and now its mileage is 100K ++

 

i would say the price of buying a harley is almost similar to jap class 2 bike if you buy a sportster. REGULAR maintenance i would say is comparable to jap bike too, unless you choose to send it to dealer which will be slightly more ex as their labour not cheap. Then when your bike mileage went above 70k, then the serious money comes in.

 

problems such as burn stator (recharge ur batt) $300, engine cover gasket $240 change (leaking), clutch hub $280 (1 tooth broke), flywheel replacement $2500 (1 small bushing wear out, yes 1 small bushing wear out and i gotta change the whole damn flywheel) will burn a big hole in your pocket. these does not incl the misc parts change when i service those items above. fyi when i change the flywheel the total bill add up to about $4k.

 

if ur harley not intended to be riden long and hard u can consider it...btw i'm riding a sportster

[Burzum]

$4K? wow. might as well get a new bike..

[urmel]

Maintenance definetely higehr than other bikes. A regular service with some spare parts can be 200 dollars!

[stwb1981]

trust me if u do yr homework...

Harleys are easy to maintain...

I don't earn big bucks that's for sure...

source parts from Ebay...

Locally look for similar non critial parts Jap bike use....

like fork oil seals etc...

 

this way U get to know more yr ride....

in depth knowledge of the ride through more hand ons or even simply ordering the parts through the net...

 

Currently my 15th ride...

all jap bikes b4 hand & the onli ang mo brand bike....

 

4k....

I rem overhaul my ZX12R for 5K...

so i should scrapped??

part & parcel of riding mate....

[maneater]

like to ask, how much is the fuel consumption for HD 883.....

[stwb1981]

depends on yr throttlr hand mate + FI or Carb...

mine on peanut tank can go for ard 220km b4 hitting reserve....

Mine is a 96 Sporty 1200C

[maneater]

can i say that carb is better?

[srady]

Had own different makes of bikes but never got tired of riding Harleys.

 

Am on my 5th Harley and currently own the XR1200.

Power and road handling wise, the best i have had so far for a Harley.

 

Mainteance cost depends on what you are comparing to.. would rate it as reasonable or in fact cheaper if you compare to the other premium brands like the ducati or BMWs'.

 

Sportster mainteance should be close to Japs class 2 bikes in my opinion.

[stwb1981]

  srady said:

Had own different makes of bikes but never got tired of riding Harleys.

 

Am on my 5th Harley and currently own the XR1200.

Power and road handling wise, the best i have had so far for a Harley.

 

Mainteance cost depends on what you are comparing to.. would rate it as reasonable or in fact cheaper if you compare to the other premium brands like the ducati or BMWs'.

 

Sportster mainteance should be close to Japs class 2 bikes in my opinion.

 

Yup agree with u mate...!!!

wow didn't noe u have a XR1200....

[whiteflash]

hi everyone, the infos were really helpful for ppl like me and maneater to have a better understanding for owing HD. Can anyone provide us more info on the premium for the insurance, such as how much $ based what age etc. thanks

[stwb1981]

with regard to insurance ...

it quite standard ....

 

the older the bike... the cheaper the insurance & tranfer

so brand new bike expect to pay more...

 

my tranf fee & insurance (TPFT) for my 1996 XL1200C cost me ard $600+-

my age is 28 then with 15% ncb....

insured with NTUC

[9804216]

Hi all!

 

My name is Weisheng and I'm looking for a classic looking motorcycle to shoot for the October issue of Prestige magazine.

 

Anyone interested please feel free to email me at ong.weisheng@gmail.com

 

Thank you!

[returner]

any HD owner wanna buy plate number F52T?

[whiteflash]

  stwb1981 said:

with regard to insurance ...

it quite standard ....

 

the older the bike... the cheaper the insurance & tranfer

so brand new bike expect to pay more...

 

my tranf fee & insurance (TPFT) for my 1996 XL1200C cost me ard $600+-

my age is 28 then with 15% ncb....

insured with NTUC

 

Hi bro, so how much u pay for the insurance and road tax?

[stwb1981]

  whiteflash said:

Hi bro, so how much u pay for the insurance and road tax?

 

road tax a year will be close to $500

my insurance TPFT aft ncb 15% is ard $500 also....

my age was then 28yrs old....

 

for a 1200cc it consider darn cheap....

my zx12r cost me a bomb when i got her

insurance TPFT with ntuc cost me $1.3k

aft which chnage to AIG way cheaper but at ard $800

 

Get the custom look on your bike

Skull screw aka bolts for your rear license plate

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298193

[whiteflash]

  stwb1981 said:

road tax a year will be close to $500

my insurance TPFT aft ncb 15% is ard $500 also....

my age was then 28yrs old....

 

for a 1200cc it consider darn cheap....

my zx12r cost me a bomb when i got her

insurance TPFT with ntuc cost me $1.3k

aft which chnage to AIG way cheaper but at ard $800

 

Get the custom look on your bike

Skull screw aka bolts for your rear license plate

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298193

 

Thanks bro, at least now I know the price for the insurance and road tax.

[Blackie21]

i think for regular stuff harleys are cheap, the only need mineral oil and thats cheap.

all other stuff you can get overseas these days for a song as compared to what the shops charge you!

[stwb1981]

  Blackie21 said:

i think for regular stuff harleys are cheap, the only need mineral oil and thats cheap.

all other stuff you can get overseas these days for a song as compared to what the shops charge you!

 

yup u are right mate...

 

Regular maintanence like EO change are affordable...

 

I do a oil filter change everytime I change my EO (it can be change on the 2nd round of eo)

 

Oil Filter (matt) S$23

HD Mineral oil S$15+ per bttl

Transmission oil S$20+ (to be change aft every 3rd or 4th oil change; for sporty only)

Other Reputable brands of mineral EO S$18 onwards (Motorex, Belray etc)

Other Reputable brands of Syn EO S$18 onwards (Agip TEC 15w50:thumb:)

 

Gold HD Spark Plugs S$12 each I think

 

Think maintenace wise is more or less there...

 

Accessories & engine parts are readily available over the net like Ebay but do check that U get the correct parts.

I got a few down the bin because of wrong parts...lol

 

HD stock Belt Ebay S$300 with shipping (just change as i busted mine)

HD stock Belt Agent S$440

Aftermarket belt.... Think rather go for orginial...

 

HD Stock Battery around $260

aftermarket Yusua Battery $150 (not recommend though)

 

I have quite a handful of experience with parts pricing as I been sourcing & doing up my ride...

So need any help just find me lah...

I even have extra spares laying around at home like pulleys etc...

 

Cheers!!!

 

Regards

Steven

[chowchwee2880]

Hi, Steven

 

Notice your reply on belt change. How to tell whether its time to change it? I've got my road king only a couple of months back but not sure are the condition still tahanable!

 

Thanks!

[stwb1981]

  chowchwee2880 said:

Hi, Steven

 

Notice your reply on belt change. How to tell whether its time to change it? I've got my road king only a couple of months back but not sure are the condition still tahanable!

 

Thanks!

 

Good question mate...

 

It is not easy to tell when nid to do a belt change...

Actually quite impossible to tell...

 

Less there is sound from the belt area (screeching soound etc)

or there is cracking on the belt surface...

 

else gt 2 wait for it 2 snap... (touchwood...)

I snap mine while dragging along Hougang Ave 2 ...lol

 

BTW best to keep a spare belt like wat i do....

Cling wrap the belt to avoid contact with the environment

If u want security, change the current belt (source it from Ebay way way cheaper), keep current belt as spare (wash it & "lube" it with armourall leather care as told by a seasoned Harley rider...

 

where do u service your ride or still looking for a mech??

Any info u can get from the previous owner like receipts etc?

 

Cheers!!!