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Old May 6, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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OK so I just got a new bike and I'm ready to start doing stuff to it. I need the following:
1) A service manual for a 2014 flstc (prefer it on cd)
2) A good set of tools for pretty much every part on the bike
3) A good lift
4) advice on anything I may have overlooked or not even thought about

Any advice in these matters would really help!
thanks in advance :-)
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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Service manual from dealer.
Set of Torx wrenches, or sockets, both is better, make sure you get T-10,15,20,25,27,30,40,50
(Set from Harbor Freight w/ lifetime warranty, Pittsburgh part# 67914 for +- $10)
Set of Allen wrenches, or sockets, both is better
Set of SAE wrenches and sockets

Tools from Sears(Crafstman) or Lowes/Home Depot generally are good quality w/ lifetime warranty & replacement and are fairly priced

Lifts range greatly in price and quality. I don't have one myself.
 
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