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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 01:16 PM
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yep, jiffy stand and its a pain to see it. nice bike btw
 
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jgos929
Yeah really


You don't need an $80 manual to tell you how to check/change your fluids or even maintain your bike for that matter when the free owners manual that comes with the bike explains it all. And for some reason if the op doesn't have the original, its a free download on the Harley website.
Just trying to get him started in the right direction. BTW Manuals are $60 or $48 from Surdyke + shipping. First time you use it and saves a trip to the dealer that equals $60 - $100 saved. If you know all the torque specs and clearances, good for you. Online is great, until it's not.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TSheff
Just trying to get him started in the right direction. BTW Manuals are $60 or $48 from Surdyke + shipping. First time you use it and saves a trip to the dealer that equals $60 - $100 saved. If you know all the torque specs and clearances, good for you. Online is great, until it's not.

And the right direction is certainly where you're pointing him no doubt. But the OP asked how to check his trans fluid and you reply with "before you buy anything get a service manual".


I didn't see him mention buying anything or adding anything to his bike or asking about a service to the bike that would require a service manual.


As myself and others pointed out in this thread, the answer to his question is in the free owners manual.
 
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