Saw one listed on e-bay and was wondering if anyone has used one before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

 

Not as good as the factory manual, I have both.

 

Used them for years for all models of Harley's, and also have the M427-1 that covers the 2004 - 2006 XL Sportsters.

I don't know, but we've used them for everything from preventive maintenance and normal minor repairs, to complete engine and transmission rebuilds.

Always found them to be accurate and complete, and never had to look for another source of information to finish a project..

 

I use the Clymer manual. Gives enough info for me with regards to what work I do on the bike. I believe I got it cheaper on Amazon than the Ebay price you posted.

 

I have used one (Clymer) and wish the OEM wasn't so expensive. The one I have does not give enough clear breakdown diagrams or procedures, especially because it tries to handle too many years around the 91 XL model.

It tells you to remove things, but not how to do it. It didn't tell me the I needed to pull the drive sprocket cover off with the footrest still attached for example. It said or implies remove foot rest before the cover. So the foot rest would not come off, because it is not threaded into the cover but has a nut in back. This sort of detail is lacking and causes serious frustration.

It says to put the wheel back on, but does not tell you to use a 7/8 drill bit to guide the axle. Nor does it tell you NOT to drive the axle in. Missing details like this (and there are MANY) are a real pain.

How about a complete parts breakdown with sizes and dimensions? Hah. No way. Doesn't even give the bolt size or thread count.

Bottom line I guess. You get what you pay for.

I wish Harley were not such profit HOGS (pun intended). It would be to their benefit to make the OEM Manuals more affordable.

 

I have one. Refer to it all the time. For the novice like me, it suits me well.

 

I just bought one off Amazon.com, worth the price and you can get free shipping on orders over $25. I bought it to help me do routine maintenance and more simple repairs. I don't intend to rebuild the entire bike with it.

 

So for minor repairs and general maintenance you think it will be fine?

 

Yes....It's a good manual and provides all the needed info...