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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Is there a downloadable copy of the Owners Manual for the FLHTK online somewhere? I've looked through 5 pages of search results and haven't found one yet.

I travel alot and don't have the room to carry the paper copy.

Please post the link!
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Doubt you will find what you are looking for, at least legally. If you could download it, you could give it to a friend, who gives it to two friends, you get it. Then the MOCO doesn't. A lot of green to be had selling those manuals. I've heard of guys who have scanned the whole book, just don't know any.
 
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You don't have room for an owners manual that's 1/2" thick, 6"x4"? The manual doesn't take up much space.
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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You don't have room for an owners manual that's 1/2" thick, 6"x4"? The manual doesn't take up much space.
Think the OP is referring to a pirated copy of the service manual and parts manual. And if he travels alot..what he has room for his computer and all the tools to fix the bike on the side of the road?

Seems to me he is looking for a CHEAP way to have the manual at hand...
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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I think he's just looking for a pdf version of the owners manual, kinda like FoMoCo and other auto makers offer on their websites, free download. I don't think HD has those available, why would they when they can sell you a print version for $20.
 
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Originally Posted by 02fx4dude
I think he's just looking for a pdf version of the owners manual, kinda like FoMoCo and other auto makers offer on their websites, free download. I don't think HD has those available, why would they when they can sell you a print version for $20.


Yep, looking for the .pdf of the OWNERS manual.

And it doesn't appear to exist and I most certainly don't want anyone getting into trouble by pirating a copy on my behalf.
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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I tried to find a .pdf of the owner's manual for my Sporty with no luck. The original owner lost the manual and I was reticent to pay $20+ for a replacement. Hell, when I lost the owner's manual to my Mustang, Ford mailed me a new one for free.
 
Old Jul 19, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TxCowboy


Yep, looking for the .pdf of the OWNERS manual.

And it doesn't appear to exist and I most certainly don't want anyone getting into trouble by pirating a copy on my behalf.
Soooo, why not scan your own owners manual into a .pdf file and use it for your own intentions and a) problem solved for you, b) it won't be illegal that way.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Soooo, why not scan your own owners manual into a .pdf file and use it for your own intentions and a) problem solved for you, b) it won't be illegal that way.
LOL, ever scan a document that size?

Really was just asking whether a legally available .pdf of the 2010 Touring bikes owners manual existed.

Seems the answer is no.

Thanks for the responses, everyone.
 
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In all honesty, what would you need an entire owners manual for? I'd copy the necessary pages like shock pressures, tire pressures and alarm arming, etc. and call it good. I'd rather take a pdf of the service manual with me.
 
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