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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 05:43 AM
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i just picked up a 2002 sportster 1200. what years service manuals would work for this model year. are they pretty much all the same?
 
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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i just picked up a 2002 sportster 1200. what years service manuals would work for this model year. are they pretty much all the same?
No.
Get the real deal, Harley Service Manual for your year, although 2000-2003 are very similar. The Sporty was totally redesigned in 2004.
 
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i want the harley manual, i was a little unclear about that. 2000 to 2003 it is then. thanks
 
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No, get the exact year. Check ebay for used.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...anual&_sacat=0
 

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No, get the exact year. Check ebay for used.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...anual&_sacat=0
Agreed, but check the dealer's price, as many Ebay prices are inflated, so take caution. It could well be cheaper at your local dealer than from some on-line suppliers. It's a thick and heavy book, so shipping can add quite a bit.
 
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i picked up a used 02 harley service manual on my local craig's list for $10.
 
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