Clymer versus HD Service Manual
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Clymer versus HD Service Manual
I had a Clymer service manual for my 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750. It gave great directions, with illustrations on how to change oil.
I bought the HD service manual, when I bought my 2003 FLHTCUI. It doesn't have many illustrations, and I have read threads where guys take the wrong plug out when doing oil changes.
Does the Clymer Harley manual have better illustrations and directions for simple things like oil changes?
I bought the HD service manual, when I bought my 2003 FLHTCUI. It doesn't have many illustrations, and I have read threads where guys take the wrong plug out when doing oil changes.
Does the Clymer Harley manual have better illustrations and directions for simple things like oil changes?
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I do have the HD one. My question was does the Clymers have easier directions for newbies. The HD manual has very few illustrations, so I am unsure where parts are located.
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As an added benefit, you can also order parts over the ph from your local dealer instead of standing in line, begging for help at the parts counter.
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The parts manual is a great idea to illustrate what the Service manual is telling you. The Clymer is not only inadequate, ( at least as far as Harleys are concerned,) but sometimes it's just wrong!
Another thing I've often done is use the internet. Lots of good 'How To' videos to assist with the bigger projects to show what the manual is trying to say.
Another thing I've often done is use the internet. Lots of good 'How To' videos to assist with the bigger projects to show what the manual is trying to say.
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Clymer manuals are very general and miss a lot of stuff, although they may be fine on some routine things. The Harley manuals for your bike are plural - in other words there is more than one book. That is because they hold far more info than a Clymer. As has already been suggested you need 'volume 2', the parts book. You'll find exploded diagrams beyond your wildest dreams, showing every single component of your bike!
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