It's been a month since the acquisition of my first bike, an '09 FXDL.

I'm not a mechanically savy guy, but one of my goals is to not have to take the bike to the dealership for every service and accesory. That said, I am certain that I want to get a service manual for my bike; however, when talking to the dealer about this he also said that there is a parts catalogue which is useful with accesories.

Example, sissy bar on FXDL. He mentioned that there is a light relocation kit and possibly some wire cuting, etc. Information more suited to installing accesories (or to the parts involved anyway).

Question is, are they both worthwile.....or should I just get the service manual and go from there.

Again, purpose is servicing and future accesorizing.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

In addition to the service manual get the Parts manual (lists part numbers for every part on your bike). This is worth getting, especially if you plan on ordering parts.

For accessories there is also a parts and accessories catalog, usually free but I hear that some dealers are selling them for $6, or you can look accessories up on line.

 

Don't forget the Electrical Diagnostics Manual.

 

And don't forget the manual that tells you what all you do that will void the warranty.

 

Information (and the resultant knowledge) is the least expensive, and the most versatile tool you will ever purchase! It is the basis for all else.

Factory Manual, Parts Manual, Electrical Manual, Choice of after market manual, Treatises on the internet (like HDF, for instance). Acquire, Absorb, Apply! Go for it!

Jim aka kiltiemon

 

Thanks fellas.

 

Buy both. The service manual tells you "what to do" the parts manual shows you "how it goes together".

Both are very useful, even if you dont wrench much.
...gene

 

I would recommend getting all three while there still available:
Service Manual
Electrical Diagnostic Manual
Parts Catalog


Save at least 20% on parts and accessories.

Harley Davidson Accessories (Look up part numbers here)
http://www.harley-davidson.com/browse/browse_categories.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847 4395442407&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448767801&*** ORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309065646&bmUID=1141175 495792&bmLocale=en_US&locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US

Zanotti's (check prices here) This is a Harley Dealer that gives at least 20% off parts and accessories, including aftermarket parts.
https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html

Chicago Harley Davidson, Also an online dealer that gives 20% off parts and accessories
http://www.chicagoharley.com/shop/

Harley Davidson Riding Gear (Look up part numbers here)

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Accessories_and_Apparel/Accessories_and_Apparel.jsp?locale=en_US


Add /_ _ _ _ for size of an article of clothing after the part number when doing a search on Zanotti's or Chicago's website?

small........................./000S

medium..................../000M
large........................./000L
xlarge......................./002l
xxlarge...................../022l

000's are zero's not letters

Parts on eBay:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/Motorcycle-Parts_?_dmd=1&_dmpt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories& _mqf=0&_npmv=3&_qfkw=1&_sacat=10063&_sop=10&_trksi d=p4506.c0.m273&Make=Harley%252DDavidson

 

Also keep in mind that the manuals are available at a discount from Chicago Harley Davidson, Zanotti's, and on eBay.

Service Manual P/N 99481-09
Electrical Diagnostic Manual P/N 99496-09
Parts Catalog P/N 99439-09