1987 FLHT Evolution
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From: Ohio
May I suggest that you get the Factory Service Manual for your bike? The release pin for the ignition lock is an example of HD's tricky ways. Sure, you could do what some have done here, running to the computer to ask twenty questions that could have been answered in two minutes with the manual, but you don't want to be one of those guys.
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From: Bedford UK
May I suggest that you get the Factory Service Manual for your bike? The release pin for the ignition lock is an example of HD's tricky ways. Sure, you could do what some have done here, running to the computer to ask twenty questions that could have been answered in two minutes with the manual, but you don't want to be one of those guys.
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6th Gear
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From: Madrid, Spain
Ok, I´ll try to find a copy on Ebay/Amazon etc. I´m thinking to buy
the Clymer manual too...
Thank you!!
the Clymer manual too...
Thank you!!
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From: Bedford UK
Be sure to buy the factory one as that has all the definitive info you need, down to the smallest detail. The Clymer is very general, covers many years and is less useful IMHO, although it does have some redeeming features.
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I tried to look something up and couldn't find what I was looking for so back in the drawer it went.
Waste of money IMO.
The Factory Service manual along with the parts manual have saved me thousands over the years.
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From: North Carolina
Don't buy the Clymer. I bought one for the wife's sporty and I found one piece of info that was dead wrong. Plus it's too vague. I think the one I have for the FLHTC is a Haynes, can't remember, but, it's way better. It tells everything and is detailed. The Chilton book was like, twenty dollars. The other book was like, $50.00 but, it has paid off. Don't skimp too much on the manual. That Chilton book just isn't sufficient.
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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country
I will reiterate here, but more loudly. DO NOT BUY THE CLYMER!!! Or a Haynes, or anything else except the factory HD manual. They are high, but worth every penny when you need it. If you plan to put it back together, original, I'd suggest a parts manual as well.
But I see a super stripped down FLH, no bags, no tourpack, solo seat, drag bars, drag pipes, etc. Something like any of these.
But I see a super stripped down FLH, no bags, no tourpack, solo seat, drag bars, drag pipes, etc. Something like any of these.
