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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Hey All,

I am looking to buy a service manual for my 2001 King EFI and was wondering which one is recommended? Factory? Clymer? Haynes?

Thanks in advance,

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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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I've got the Clymer and the HD manul for mine. I find the HD manul to be much better.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Go with the factory manual. Check online for the best price (I got my 'Glide manual from Surdyke.com).
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Factory first then one of the others for a backup if needed.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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I picked the Clymer some time back but planning of getting the Factory as well.

Fletch, what makes it better?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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No question, the MoCo manual AND the MoCo parts catalog. The parts catalog has excellent breakdown schematics that will compliment the MoCo service manual. You get what you pay for...
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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factory -better detail and good wiring schematics
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Cool!! Where's the best place to but the factory manual other than the dealer?

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Chicago HD or Zanottis
 
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ORIGINAL: soos

No question, the MoCo manual AND the MoCo parts catalog. The parts catalog has excellent breakdown schematics that will compliment the MoCo service manual. You get what you pay for...
agree...Factory service and parts manual....
 
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