As an HD MASTER TECH, I find it hard to believe in this day and age of computers, that NO-ONE, knows they can log-on to HD's website and download the freakin OWNER"S MANUAL.... I am sick and tired of every asking the BASIC question of HOW DO I CHANGE MY OIL?????
Candid Chris
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Not going to ask about changing the oil (don't own one but I THINK I could figure it out).
But while you're here let me THANK YOU for taking all those tiny-whiny questions, dirty job somebody has to do it, ;D ( you do have a lot of knowledge about HDs other than oil-changing)
Now, if Y?A was not just an internet service but actually a big stick, you could try beating some sense into their heads but that may be illegal in most areas where dummies rule the world.
Added- And CONGRATS for getting into the Top Contributors, you deserve it!
Firestormer
And this is why I stay right away from HD questions. Your knowledge about these bikes is exceptional.
One point though, do they have to pay for these downloads? I have a feeling that turns a lot of owners off. Having to cough up $20(?) for a manual after spending $30k+ on the bike seems pretty scabby. Every car I have ever bought, I have paid for for a good service manual which I just give to the new owner when I sell it. I have been "lucky" to get the manuals for all my bikes for free. When I bought my SP1 (RC51), the seller actually gave me the service manual AND the HRC racing manual on a CD. It was a big bonus that would otherwise have been extremely hard to get hold of.
It is an investment that people simply fail to see the value of.
bikinkawboy
I don't ride HDs, but my long haul biking buddies all do. I hope you don't mind, but that's why I have copied many of your answers onto my computer. You're a darn good source of practical, hands on advice.
Yeah, I know what you mean about the manuals. And my pet peeve is the aftermarket Clymer, Haynes and other shop manuals. Most are good for shimming up the leg of a wobbly table, but not much more and can be woefully incomplete regardless of whether it is for bikes or cars. I have genuine factory shop manuals for my Kaws, reprints for my old Studebakers (they twice as thick as an old Sears or MW catalog) and tractors. The Kaw manuals are all in metric, so us Americans have to adjust our thinking and there are several mispellings or use of the wrong words. Apparently they had Japanese people translating into English rather than the other way around.
Keep up the good work!
Max Cruise
The fact is we are seeing more and more people unable to think, research and reason for themselves these days.
Sadly we see it every day on this question and answer forum. As I tell so many, "Shame you don't know how to use the internet and Google."
While I did download the service manual for my Triumph Tiger I prefer to have the paper copy in my hand. I note a lot of information in the service manual such as what tools were used and the torque values for various fasteners.
While I am not a fan of Harley-Davidsons FOR ME, I do thank you for your valuable answers, especial in the category of oils.
Max
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Harleys have owner's manuals? As many times as I see the most basic questions and 19 times out of 20 it's harley ugys I was starting to get convinced that Harley didn't make that Information public....and everyone who buys a harley has never seen an engine before.
You gotta admit. Harley attracts a certain type.