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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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I have a 2000 FXST and wanting to buy a Service manual what do u guys think is the best one to buy thanks
 
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The HD manual. Available from your dealer or used on ebay.
 
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I am waiting on Surdyke HD to have another free shipping. $48.00 from them.
 
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This may sound daft .... but there is an owners manual and a service manual ... which is preferred
 
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This may sound daft .... but there is an owners manual and a service manual ... which is preferred
Service manual if you plan on doing services or working on your bike.
 
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Service manual if you plan on doing services or working on your bike.
Thanks !!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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The best investment you could make for your "shop"!
HD Manual is the best!
 
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HD has never released their manuals in PDF format. The ones being sold on the net are illegal copies. HD Forums rules forbids the discussion or distribution of those materials.

I have removed several posts from this thread discussing them.
 
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