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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Whats the best repair manuals?
 
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I'd get the shop manual from HD for your specific bike.
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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I'd get the shop manual from HD for your specific bike.

If you go with a Clymers manual, you will be wasting your money.
 
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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get the parts book too. Very helpful.
 
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MY Dealer wanted $65 for a manual i bought one ONLINE from zanotti HD for $45 combined along with a few other items i wanted so shipping wasn't bad.
 
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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MY Dealer wanted $65 for a manual i bought one ONLINE from zanotti HD for $45 combined along with a few other items i wanted so shipping wasn't bad.
...YES, indeed!...the way to go!
 

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This question has been asked and answered over the years and it seems most agree the HD service manual is the best.
That's why I went with the 2005 HD service manual for the Softail and the smaller SE manual for the items that only pertain to the SE.
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And when I say parts book, I'm not talking about the accessories wish book.
 
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I'd get the shop manual from HD for your specific bike.
The best answer, the best book.
 



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