Fix my HOG
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Kafar Hanusi
The manuals give you a dry step by step procedure but sometimes you don't see the process and sometimes it can seem confusing. A video gives visual clues you cant get from a book.
YouTube made it easy to understand dis-assembly of front forks, the book was a bit confusing.
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YouTube made it easy to understand dis-assembly of front forks, the book was a bit confusing.
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 75
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From: Nashville
WhiteBrad,
I know it's two years old, but the world doesn't revolve around you.
I'm sure a lot of Harleys have been sold and new riders have come along since you wrote this post off.
People still read history books even though they are about times before 2 years ago. Newbys keep learning and Oldies don't think about newbies.
Take lightly,
HOGan
I know it's two years old, but the world doesn't revolve around you.
I'm sure a lot of Harleys have been sold and new riders have come along since you wrote this post off.
People still read history books even though they are about times before 2 years ago. Newbys keep learning and Oldies don't think about newbies.
Take lightly,
HOGan
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
Edit: Just went and looked again and here the list of the extra "bonus" bundle items. So, if you think you need them, go for it.
- 2000 – 2003 Front & Rear Brake Caliper Service
- 1999 – Older Single Piston Front & Rear Brake Caliper Service
- Inside the Primary Case & Primary Chain Tight Spot
- Battery Care
- Draining Fuel Tank & Filter Service
- Rider Safety Tips
- Hollister, CA Rally
Last edited by cHarley; Apr 5, 2014 at 04:23 PM.
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From: Great State of Canada
I have the online membership to FMH, and the service manual. That said, I've also noticed J&P Cycles posts a lot of the same useful "How To's" on YouTube for free. Other free YouTube demos are pretty useful too. FMH should take down their "electrical explanations" section immediately and try to forget it ever happened.
That said, IMHO FMH is very useful and helpful in its own right. Like anything else, there are alternatives and room for improvement. I'm just not convinced its worth the money quite yet, especially when I can get most of what I need from the manual and YouTube.
That said, IMHO FMH is very useful and helpful in its own right. Like anything else, there are alternatives and room for improvement. I'm just not convinced its worth the money quite yet, especially when I can get most of what I need from the manual and YouTube.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
I have the online membership to FMH, and the service manual. That said, I've also noticed J&P Cycles posts a lot of the same useful "How To's" on YouTube for free. Other free YouTube demos are pretty useful too. FMH should take down their "electrical explanations" section immediately and try to forget it ever happened.
That said, IMHO FMH is very useful and helpful in its own right. Like anything else, there are alternatives and room for improvement. I'm just not convinced its worth the money quite yet, especially when I can get most of what I need from the manual and YouTube.
That said, IMHO FMH is very useful and helpful in its own right. Like anything else, there are alternatives and room for improvement. I'm just not convinced its worth the money quite yet, especially when I can get most of what I need from the manual and YouTube.
The FMH video is targeted directly at new DIY wrenchers, and gives them all the basics for doing a standard service in one video, rather than hunting through hundreds or thousands on on-line YouTube clips.
Given the hundreds/thousands of dollars people will spend on chrome and bling without thinking twice, $43.00 is pretty reasonable, IMO and even though I don't really need it any longer, I found it a big asset when I first started wrenching on my Sporty. If only the guy on the video would loose the NJ accent.....
