Ok.... 6o66er has convinced me to do my own 5k service.

Now.... I need a service manual. Which one should I get and is there really any big difference between the brands?

 

Oh yeh.... also, where is the best place to get'em?

 

I got the clymer and it seems to be good. I wanted to learn about sportsters before buying..... I have heard the factory manuals are best. workshop manual, parts manual, electrical manual but all three add up to $150 which I do not think is so bad. You will save that in a few hours work on your bike, and being able to troubleshoot, fix and repair makes you one with said motorcycle. I also recommend Tracy Martins, "How to diagnose and repair motorcycle electrical systems" It is the best electrical book about troubleshooting I have ever read and it isreally inexpensive (www.amazon.com).....the other manuals you can get at:
http://cyclemanuals.com/HD/Harley%20Index.htm

 

got the clymer and it seems to be good.


me too

 

If you are just doing routine maintenance, the Clymer manual is fine. If you want more detail, the Harley workshop manual, around $60 is best. If you plan to keep the bike for awhile, go with the Harley manual.

 

thanks for the replies!

I would only being doing minor servicing until I am extremely comfortable with the bike. Seems like Clymer would be the way to go.