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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Since I bought my Sportster used, I have neither the Owner's Manual or the Service Manual. I was looking at getting a Service Manual and was wondering if there is anything in the Owner's Manual that would make it worth buying as well. Any opinions would be helpful. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Buy the service manual . Owners manual won't help too much. Do you know how to use your controls? Do you know the torque specs for every bolt? Get the Idea...Mark...
 
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It is always good to have one handy, just in case.
 
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Buy the service manual . Owners manual won't help too much. Do you know how to use your controls? Do you know the torque specs for every bolt?
You make a very convincing arguement. Thanks
 
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