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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Hi Guys,
I just picked up a 99 Softie on Saturday for a song and a dance. She was rode hard and put away wet and needs some attention to bring her back to her glory days. I need to get a manual for it and am not sure if factory manual would be best or if an after market one would have more . I am going make this my winter project by tearing it down to the frame and build it back up. The issue is the motor is not orginal to the bike, but the guy believes it is the same year. I am not putting much faith into his insight due to the fact he clearly did not know how to take care of the bike, or did not care period. Any insight would be greatly apprecaited...I am anxious to get started as ya can imagine. Thanks again for the direction.

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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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I prefer the factory service manual.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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HD Factory Service Manual ....
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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The Haynes has the best wiring diagrams by far, I have both factory and Haynes for Evos.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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The parts manual is the best for showing what goes where.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Is it a Harley motor or an aftermarket? I love my Harley service manual.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 92Fatty
Is it a Harley motor or an aftermarket? I love my Harley service manual.
It is a Harley motor by what I can tell thus far...

Thanks for info on the manual
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Maybe I just get factory service and a few others...the more info the better...

Thanks for the quick responses all
 
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I have both HD service & parts manual , a Clymer came with the bike ,I looked inside for some info wasn't there so its a drawer
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboy 51
I have both HD service & parts manual , a Clymer came with the bike ,I looked inside for some info wasn't there so its a drawer


I have no experience with the Haynes manual but the Clymer one ain't worth a damn.
 
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