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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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Hey all, I got an '06 Xl 1200C at an auction yesterday and need to know a few things about it. There was not an owners manual or anything, so I am kinda flying blind here. Where have you gotten a service manual from? H-D or will a Clymer cover things pretty good? The bike has Screamin Eagle exhaust and breather, but I doubt it is one, previous owner just put that stuff on there, I would imagine. I am not new to riding, just new to the H-D.

Thanks all for any help.

Dan
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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I would get HD shop manual.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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Buy the HD shop manual it will be your second best investment. The bike being your first investment.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Noodles
I would get HD shop manual.
+1 on that. You can all so have a HD dealer service dept run the VIN they can tell you the in service date and what came on the bike from the selling HD Dealer.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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HD has a Screamin Eagle air breather that uses the original "Can of Ham" breather cover. The filter element and the back cover plate are different and let more air in.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Thanks all...I ordered a service manual...got the battery charged up, it runs pretty good. I am sure I will have several more questions as time goes.

Dan
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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congrats on the new bike, got any pictures?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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congrats on your new ride - you will be very happy with it !
 
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Congrats on the scoot.

Easiest way to tell the difference between the appearance of the stock air cleaner and screaming eagle is the black plactic air scoop on the bottom side. The stock air cleaner has the scoop, the Screamin Eagle does not.
 
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Hi, I have the same ride and use 93 Octane ( or 92 whichever they have on pump at givin station ). Mobil1 15w-50 in the front and Mobil 1 75w-90 in the rear YMMV . Ride it like You stole it. Girl's Bike ( I know because My wife makes the payments LOL LOL ) ! Was out riding Sat. here around the eastern panhandle of Wv and enjoy the **** out of this ride..Good luck & Ride Safe.........WVleo
 
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