Service Seminar Recap

Illinois Harley Performance Specialist Jim Egizio

Illinois Harley hosted a Service and Performance Seminar on Saturday November 7, 2009. We held this seminar to help you sift through the marketing hype and to answer your most common service questions. We gathered Ed Long, Service Manager; Jim Egizio, Performance Specialist; and Dave Matthews, Service Advisor; to cut through the crap and help you make better decisions regarding upgrades and maintenance for your Harley-Davidson.

Illinois Harley Service Manager Ed Long

Ed Long welcomed the group of nearly 40 riders, and started the seminar with a discussion of the various types of oil that lubricate your motorcycle. Noting the difference between the job that transmission, primary and motor oil must do, Ed spent a considerable amount of time explaining the pros and cons of synthetic fluids, including Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagle® SYN3 lubricant. Ed also covered the proper method for checking your engine oil level, including a discussion of whether to check the oil on the sidestand or straight up, and how to check the oil whether it’s hot or cold.

Screamin' Eagle Logo

Jim Egizio joined the seminar as the discussion turned to cam selection and dyno tuning. Jim shared his thoughts on choosing a cam, and explained how critical the exhaust system is to the performance of your motorcycle. Jim shared dyno graphs showing how many aftermarket exhaust systems value cosmetics and sound over performance and tuning flexibility. Jim also explained how your exhaust system may be the limiting factor in getting the best performance out of your motor.

Color matched tweeter pod on a 2008 FLHX

Dave Matthews pumped up the volume, showcasing the latest audio components from Hogtunes and Harley-Davidson. One of the most popular audio upgrades for the touring models is the Tweeter Pod from Hogtunes. Sometimes called the Hog Pod, this audio accessory mounts on the inner fairing, above the tach and speedometer, and puts the treble in your face, not behind the speaker grills, handlebars and master cylinder. The Tweeter Pod comes with a 20 year warranty and the satin black housing can be painted to match your inner fairing for just $100. When combined with Boom! Audio components from Harley-Davidson, you’ll be able to experience audio on your motorcycle like you’ve never heard before.

Our next Service Seminar is scheduled for Saturday November 21, 2009. Please RSVP today.