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Old May 8, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Are any of the service manuals more comprehensive then some others? Is the one sold by the dealer adequate? It sure seems Harley is losing out on a bunch of meny making these things available.
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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My dealer ain't missing out on too much! I've had one on order for over 2 weeks![:@]
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Last time I was at my dealer they had a whole wall of them.
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Default RE: Are all service manuals the same?

ORIGINAL: ken thompson

Last time I was at my dealer they had a whole wall of them.
Yeah, you'd think, wouldn't you?[:@]
Dirty rotten rat bas*ards!
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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I can't comment on the generic manuals but I do believe that the HD manual is was of the most accurate and comprehensive out there.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Default RE: Are all service manuals the same?

I have both a Harley Davidson and a Clymer manual and prefer the HD.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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i have both the clymers and HD one as well, the clymers has been open once the HD has notes and dog ears all in it. best 58 bucks i have spent on the bike
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Buy the HD manual, note and tips in there that aren't in the others. As with any manual, there are a few clinkers to deal with but overall, it is spot on accurate.
 
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The HD Service Manual is great, but you should also consider the Parts Manual as well, the exploded views are a lifesaver sometimes.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks guys.My goal is to make last weeks 5,000 mile service at the dealer the one and only time I take it there. Service was actually pretty good but too damn much money. Besides, how better to really get to know your bike.
 
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