Which manual to buy?
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Which manual to buy?
I own a 2012 Heritage. My husband has a 2010 Softail Custom. I want to get a service manual, but since they no longer make the Softail Custom was thinking I should get a 2010 manual. But will that work for both of us since I have a 2012 which has the 103 Engine? He is now doing all our regular service. Any major engine work, etc. would probably go to the dealer. I am hoping not to have to shell out money for TWO manuals.
Thoughts?? Thanks in advance.
Thoughts?? Thanks in advance.
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Perch,
A service manual is the most important tool to have in your box. You probably have close to $40,000 invested in bikes. Protect your investments by buying the proper Harley manuals for each specific year. Another manual that I find invaluable is the Harley Parts Manual.
A service manual is the most important tool to have in your box. You probably have close to $40,000 invested in bikes. Protect your investments by buying the proper Harley manuals for each specific year. Another manual that I find invaluable is the Harley Parts Manual.
Perch,
A service manual is the most important tool to have in your box. You probably have close to $40,000 invested in bikes. Protect your investments by buying the proper Harley manuals for each specific year. Another manual that I find invaluable is the Harley Parts Manual.
A service manual is the most important tool to have in your box. You probably have close to $40,000 invested in bikes. Protect your investments by buying the proper Harley manuals for each specific year. Another manual that I find invaluable is the Harley Parts Manual.
Both bikes are probably similar in many ways, but Murphy says the repair that you are working on is the one that will be different! I say both!
Road Warrior
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To many small differences between 2010 and 2012.
New switchgear, ABS, different ECM, Can bus wiring, different O2 sensor...
I would get both service manuals. Cheap insurance that turns into a profit first time you don't have to rely on dealer intervention at $80/hour because you can sort it yourself.
New switchgear, ABS, different ECM, Can bus wiring, different O2 sensor...
I would get both service manuals. Cheap insurance that turns into a profit first time you don't have to rely on dealer intervention at $80/hour because you can sort it yourself.
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Note for the future. When you buy a new bike and get down to the final price, tell them you will sign IF they add the service manual. I always do and always get it.
Until then get both proper manuals. Specs, parts and conditions change.
Until then get both proper manuals. Specs, parts and conditions change.
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Get ALL the manuals for both bikes . . . and there are three manuals for each bike: the Service Manual, the Electrical Diagnostic Manual and the Parts Manual. Not having the right Manual is like buying an expensive boat and then buying a cheap anchor. Even if you have the Dealer do the "Heavy" work, it's still not a bad idea to know exactly what they're doing (or not doing) and what is really required to do the job correctly. Often your decision about what to do yourself and what to leave to a trained technician can be better informed if you have the right book . . . you may find that there is much more than you can do yourself. One job done knowledgeably by yourself, will save you far more than the cost of the Manuals to say nothing of the satisfaction that you'll probably get out of it.
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O.K., you've all convinced me! Thanks a lot for all your input - it's one thing I love about this forum. And thanks baust55 for the info on Zanotti. Looks like they do have the best prices I've seen.
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I priced 2012 heritage - Service/electrical/parts manuals out at Zanotti and surdyke.com
6 bucks cheaper at surdyke with shipping calculated in.
6 bucks cheaper at surdyke with shipping calculated in.
Last edited by Pete6114; Sep 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM.