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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Default Repair/Service manual year differences.
I have a 2011 FXDC. I've read here that 2007-up Dynas are relatively similar (mechanically). Would a 2008 service manual be relevant for my bike? Was there significant changes between those years on Dynas?
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Buy the service and parts manuals for your year-model.
 
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Its just that I can buy the 08 manual cheaper.
 
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Its just that I can buy the 08 manual cheaper.
If you are going to buy the wrong manual just because you are cheap, you might as well save even more money and not buy a manual at all.
 
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Buy the manual for your bike, don't cheap out on the book that will ensure you're investment runs in optimal form. What's $60 after you've spent $15k+?
 
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Still doesn't answer my original question. Were there significant changes between 08 and 11 FXDC?
 
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Originally Posted by Nat_Asp_Mike
Still doesn't answer my original question. Were there significant changes between 08 and 11 FXDC?
Yes, there are significant differences.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Yes, there are significant differences.
I don't suppose you would elaborate a bit? What significant systems changed? EFI, electrical, mechanical..etc.
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