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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Which maintenance manual is best…Harley or Clymer or what?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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To me, Harley by far, but, also more expensive, Just my opinion.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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HARLEY - Then buy the DVD "FIX MY HOG" http://www.fixmyhog.com
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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I've got the Harley manual, Clymer and Fix My Hog. I figure I can't have too much information!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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I've got the Harley manual, Clymer and Fix My Hog. I figure I can't have too much information!
have you bought the parts manual yet... you would be surprised how useful it really is
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Thanks all!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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I've got the Harley manual, Clymer and Fix My Hog. I figure I can't have too much information!
have you bought the parts manual yet... you would be surprised how useful it really is
I have the parts manual as well. I don't have the electrial manual....yet.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Even with 7 yr warrenty I got all 3 HD manuels. maintnence/extra insurance
 
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H-D manuals, definately. They cost more, but they are worth it. Some of the sections about disassembly and reassembly for some parts are extremely brief on steps because they expect you to be somewhat mechanically inclined. A Clymer or Haynes manual might step you through that kind of stuff better, but there is no comparison to the amount of information the H-D manual will have for repairs and/or maintenance on your specific bike. Clymer and Haynes usually cover either too wide a range of models or the one's that cover a narrow range of models cover far too many years. Because of that, their detail is very brief on servicing the bike overall.

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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Go with the HD manual. You get more bang for your buck !!!
 
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