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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 08:51 PM
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I recently picked up a 2003 Road King 100th anniversary CVO screamin eagle. This is my first Harley so I’m new. Does HD provide any sort of owners manual like a car would have? I’m wondering about the fluid amounts when I get around to changing them.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2023 | 04:04 AM
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They all come with owners manuals, just like a car.

Happily, HD also offers electronic versions here:
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....cle/lookupForm

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Old Nov 20, 2023 | 05:50 AM
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Owners manual is great to have , but the best thing you can do , is to pick up an FSM ( Factory Service Manual ) . You can check Ebay , or the HDF Classifieds , I've always stuck with a real copy , not electronic .

Another thing you could do , is to check used book stores in your area , I've gotten lucky finding service manuals for vehicles I have purchased , seen a few HD manuals for cheap . Stay away from Haynes etc , they're just not as detailed as HD .

Congrats on the purchase , and welcome to the forum !
 
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I too recommend the factory service manual and the parts manual. Also take them to an office supply store and have them put a spiral binding on them....lets them lay flat on your work bench while in use!
 
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+1 on getting the owners manual, factory service manual and parts manual. Good luck finding them and with your new ride.
 
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For that model year you might be able to find one on the clearance rack at the dealership. Check flea markets too.
 
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I downloaded my factory service manual for about $35. It was another $140 to have it printed on heavy paper & 3 hole punched, and I put it in a 3 ring binder. I had no idea printing would cost that much, and I should've just bought the book on Ebay & saved a few bucks. BUT, mine lays out flat & I can take pages out & copy them easily.
 
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