Wt do I need?
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From: KMHT KFMY
the part numbers change all the time, so I'd skip that one..
The electrical system is pretty reliable... if you have the bike in 5 years look for the electrical manual on EBAY
The mechanical book is your friend, it isn't cheap but when you are scratching your head or about to ruin a 500 dollar part it is going to be priceless
The electrical system is pretty reliable... if you have the bike in 5 years look for the electrical manual on EBAY
The mechanical book is your friend, it isn't cheap but when you are scratching your head or about to ruin a 500 dollar part it is going to be priceless
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From: CT/FL
Service manual for sure. I've used the wiring diagrams to figure things out.
That CAN-BUS system on the 2014's could be good or bad. The electrical manual will tell you how it works, but I don't know if you could fix it...
The parts manual you can get later - I doubt you'll need to order any hard parts you can't find online on a new bike.
That CAN-BUS system on the 2014's could be good or bad. The electrical manual will tell you how it works, but I don't know if you could fix it...
The parts manual you can get later - I doubt you'll need to order any hard parts you can't find online on a new bike.
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The parts manual is less useful for part numbers and more useful for the diagrams and breakout of components. The service manual does no justice for what something is supposed to look like and how it goes back together after you take it apart 
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Parts manual is an excellent addition to the service manual...the diagrams and exploded views are often the difference between an easy repair or struggle and fight!!! Plus i have a 3 ring binder i record all my maintenance, services, repairs, accessories, add-ons and take offs.... you will appreciate this down the road when you're trying to remember something! i also have some clear pouches i keep at the back of the binder that receipts and instruction sheets go into. I, like many here, do most if not all the work on my bike. So good quality tools and the manuals are a must. If you plan to do any wrenching and do not have high quality tools, I highly recommend you start slow and buy the best you can. A little at a time will spread the pain. I used to be a certified auto mechanic, so I have all the SnapOn, Mac, K-D, etc....they were my living, so I bought the best. There are other brands that are excellent....just ask here...we'll tell ya!!
and from 13 Bravo (US Army) thank you and welcome home!
and from 13 Bravo (US Army) thank you and welcome home!
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From: Grays Creek, NC
Parts manual is an excellent addition to the service manual...the diagrams and exploded views are often the difference between an easy repair or struggle and fight!!! Plus i have a 3 ring binder i record all my maintenance, services, repairs, accessories, add-ons and take offs.... you will appreciate this down the road when you're trying to remember something! i also have some clear pouches i keep at the back of the binder that receipts and instruction sheets go into. I, like many here, do most if not all the work on my bike. So good quality tools and the manuals are a must. If you plan to do any wrenching and do not have high quality tools, I highly recommend you start slow and buy the best you can. A little at a time will spread the pain. I used to be a certified auto mechanic, so I have all the SnapOn, Mac, K-D, etc....they were my living, so I bought the best. There are other brands that are excellent....just ask here...we'll tell ya!!
and from 13 Bravo (US Army) thank you and welcome home!
and from 13 Bravo (US Army) thank you and welcome home!
http://www.granitestateharleystore.c...partfinder.htm
I do a lot of my own work and only ever needed the service manual (that I found on line) and you tube to watch how its actually done.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Service manual for now will be sufficient... Anything major that comes up it's under warranty for a while... now when it goes off warranty then maybe. but i can get any part number i can from the dealer. Mine has been off warranty for 1 year now and the service manual is all i have needed. Hell you can find everything online and there are plenty of smart people around to help... Even a few smart A$$es too.LOL.
When i did my cams swap at around 50000 miles the service manual was awesome.. all the torque specs and a lot of step by step...other things i have used it for was my CB/Intercomm boom kit install, Fork oil change, gas tank removal.
When i did my cams swap at around 50000 miles the service manual was awesome.. all the torque specs and a lot of step by step...other things i have used it for was my CB/Intercomm boom kit install, Fork oil change, gas tank removal.
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