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Hello. I just bought a 04 Fatboy last week. This is my first bike ever. I am pretty mechanically inclined and would like to service it myself. Any idea as to the best (cheapest) place to get my hands on a service manual?
 
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From experience i can tell you that the only service manual worth the money is the OEM manual from HD. None of those off brand books. HD charges $60 for the manual and its worth every penny. Even if its just for something as simple as servicing your bike. Just one mechanics opinion from your friends here at WanaRyd Motorcycle!!!
 
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Originally Posted by WanaRyd Wheels
From experience i can tell you that the only service manual worth the money is the OEM manual from HD. None of those off brand books. HD charges $60 for the manual and its worth every penny. Even if its just for something as simple as servicing your bike. Just one mechanics opinion from your friends here at WanaRyd Motorcycle!!!
Ditto. Get the HD one. I have had both (an off brand and the OEM version) and the OEM is much better. JMO.
 
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I bought mine on-line for $15. I can use it on my lap top or print out what I need, do the job and throw it away when done.
 
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