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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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AMF vs Clymer
Which is a better service manuel for a Shovelhead? Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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wbogley, IMHO...anytime you can get a real factory manual vs the other kind, you are better off
 
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Either will work. In the old days a lot of people thought the Clymer was easier to follow.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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When I had my '80 Low Rider, I used the Clymer manual. It was very detailed and easy to follow.
 
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Hi WB
I have all 3 AMF, Clymer and Haynes for my 1980. All 3 have good information.

I use the Haynes the most. It seems easier for me to follow.

Just a side note on Haynes. I was using an old one from the library. I got tired

of checking it in and out. So I ordered a new hard bound one. The new Haynes

sucks compared to the older one. They added pages but it is harder to follow.




 
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ORIGINAL: JohnB445

Hi WB
I have all 3 AMF, Clymer and Haynes for my 1980. All 3 have good information.

I use the Haynes the most. It seems easier for me to follow.

Just a side note on Haynes. I was using an old one from the library. I got tired

of checking it in and out. So I ordered a new hard bound one. The new Haynes

sucks compared to the older one. They added pages but it is harder to follow.




JohnB, Do your manuals, by chance, have any photos of the 1980 Low Rider?? I'm pulling my hair out trying to find pics of one in factory original condition.
 
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Yes I sent you a PM If you need pics email to the address I sent.

I just sent some pics to another post. I forget which forum it was in.
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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They're pretty close to identical. I have both andlike one for some things and the other for other things. The Clymer does have a nice glossy cover though.
 
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