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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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A friend and I just got ahold of a 1966 Panhead. The only problem
is it's basically in 5 boxes . I am trying to get ahold of a free service
manual. Some People should not try to be a mechanic.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 08:06 AM
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you should re thnk the idea its a Pan Head - its not if it is actually a 1966 as it is a shovelhead

if you really want to put it back together original - an original parts book is WAy better than the service book That you will need as well -

no one i know lends them out but flea bay and amazon have them for sale - it should be your first 2 buys -- jz
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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nice typing meant to type 1965 not 1966.
It is a panhead
 
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Depending on how complete it is in the boxes, it may or may not be worth putting back together as a complete 1965. When all is said and done you may have a very great riding 65 pan but not original condition. Can you post some pics?

And like has been suggested invest in an original parts and shop manual. Cost you maybe 50 bucks. Cheap price IMO. Guess 'free' one is out there but even on the Flea CD copies are going to run you 5-25 bucks.
 
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