costly repairs
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costly repairs
hey guys, i was wondering as i empty out my wallet on some more repair on my 02 superglide.i thought to myself i'am going to get a service manual and doall the costly repairs my self.i have some mechical backround as i look through the service manual i did not look that hard to do.i think iam afraid to try myself. i am sure other guy been down this road. please give me word of wisdom if you did and now enjoy saving money and working on your own bike, or if you tried and it turned into a nighmare. thank you to who answer me back.
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From: Alberta
RE: costly repairs
I even have the service manual and parts book for the wifes golf cart. Wouldn't touch anything without them...that said; I replaced my starter and batt cables last night and it was a breeze with the books. Also, I can order any parts needed by number rather than a vague description...I've no formal mechanical training; only mechanical aptitude and the knowledge that if I can do it I'll do it without concern for the time it takes to do it right. I don't get into the engine internals, though...better qualified people around for that.
'01 FXDXT
103 by HQ
Some aluminum and some composite
Goes good, handles okay
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'01 FXDXT
103 by HQ
Some aluminum and some composite
Goes good, handles okay
[IMG]local://upfiles/32069/FD33BD722F68492988BFB3C099C04653.jpg[/IMG]
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From: Out on Deranged
RE: costly repairs
I'd love one! has anybody ever bought an onlie PDF copy? I would love to download it!
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RE: costly repairs
The service manual was my first purchase after I bought the bike. When my warranty ends I will do more than the routine service that I am doing now. Right now, I figure that they owe me the work and I have always taken small satisfaction in making a dealer, no matter what brand, do warranty work. I feel a little like Don Quixote fencing at windmills when I do that but I can't help it.
The only thing about more in-depth work is the various special tools that are required for certain jobs. I have always managed to improvise with all the automobiles that I have worked on and it might be that I can do the same with the bike.I'm about toorder the parts manual and will probably getit online if the price is better than the local dealer.
The only thing about more in-depth work is the various special tools that are required for certain jobs. I have always managed to improvise with all the automobiles that I have worked on and it might be that I can do the same with the bike.I'm about toorder the parts manual and will probably getit online if the price is better than the local dealer.
