You can download a PDF version from Harley-Davidson.com, hope this helps as it is the only way to get it free.
Not necessarily. I was in my local dealership last week, bought a couple of items and as I was checking out the parts guy asked if I wanted a new parts catalog -- free of charge.
Nothings free! So far that catalog has cost me several thousands of dollars :] But, in all fairness, i've sure enjoyed spending/riding that money trail.
I have been offered by a couple of different dealers I have been in recently. I always decline. don't need any more junk laying around. Their entire catalog is on their website.
A "parts" book is model specific while the Parts and Accessories book is the general catalog "wish" book. There is the Owners Manual, the Service Manual, and the Parts Manual. All of these cost $$ while the Parts and Accessories catalog has always been free (depending on the dealership).