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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Need to download an owners manual for my bike; 2003 Roadglide. Where do I go to find one. Also I have a rear shock that is leaking. Sould I replace it or go with a pair of air shocks. Thanks, Mike
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Good luck with that. With the cost of repair manuals, I doubt you're gonna find a online version that you can print off when needed. Just bite the bullet. I've seen repair manuals on-line for about 65.00.
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Links to online PDF Harley manuals are a "no no" in here
Please refrain from asking for links to online manuals. Moco doesn't like it, and we will remove them.
You should have the real thing handy anyways......if you don't have one for yer scoot, go buy one
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mblackmon
Need to download an owners manual for my bike; 2003 Roadglide. Where do I go to find one. Also I have a rear shock that is leaking. Sould I replace it or go with a pair of air shocks. Thanks, Mike
I understand your question to be in regards to OWNERS MANUALS, if so you should be able to find it online. Harley's lawyers make sure Buell has them posted front and center on their web site. Something about "I crashed because I didn't have an owners manual to read, give me money." I haven't looked for a Harley manual, but I think they have the same lawyers.

If you are looking for a SERVICE MANUAL don't look for one in here, but they are available if you look elsewhere.
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DaddyKnuck
I understand your question to be in regards to OWNERS MANUALS, if so you should be able to find it online. Harley's lawyers make sure Buell has them posted front and center on their web site. Something about "I crashed because I didn't have an owners manual to read, give me money." I haven't looked for a Harley manual, but I think they have the same lawyers.

If you are looking for a SERVICE MANUAL don't look for one in here, but they are available if you look elsewhere.

I think Harley charges a pretty penny for replacement owner's manuals. Ebay would be the best place to find one. But I think Harley's lawyers pretty much keep the online manuals to few and far between.
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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I know J&P sells owners manuals, but I never paid much attention to what they were charging for them. They also sell service and parts manuals too.
 
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99466-03 2003 touring owner manual $20
99456-03A 2003 touring parts catalog $48
99483-03A 2003 touring service manual $60
99497-03 2003 touring electric diagnostic manual $60
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyZ71
I think Harley charges a pretty penny for replacement owner's manuals. Ebay would be the best place to find one. But I think Harley's lawyers pretty much keep the online manuals to few and far between.
They sure do if you want a nice printed, bound copy. PDF is much cheaper.
 
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Default Here is a link to the manual I think you are looking for:

Should apply to the 2003 Harley Road Glide:

http://www.themanualstore.com/Harley...al-p/m4304.htm

http://www.TheManualStore.com

Hope that helps!
 
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Originally Posted by westercamp
Should apply to the 2003 Harley Road Glide:

http://www.themanualstore.com/Harley...al-p/m4304.htm

http://www.TheManualStore.com

Hope that helps!
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The difference is amazing, if you look at the page count difference between Clymer and OEM, OEM covers one year, Clymer covers multiple years, OEM covers EVERYTHING, Clymers covers MOST things.

As for pdf, sometimes I wish I also had a pdf copy for ease of research.
 



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