Service Manual and Parts Manual Question

Discussion in 'General Harley Davidson Topic' started by babella, Sep 30, 2006.

  1. babella

    babella Member

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    Hi,

    Is there enough of a difference between a 2005 and a 2006 Sportster that it would render a 2005 service manual useless when applied to a 2006? Same question for a 2004 parts manual for a 2006? Seems to me that 2004-2006 Sportsters (taking into consideration the different models)are basically the same? I am looking at two auctions on ebay and wondering if it is OK to bid on a 2005 factory service manual and a 2004 parts book for my 2006?

    Babella
     
  2. nesta95

    nesta95 Member

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    Doesn't the 06 have a different transmission? I know one of the years they changed up the transmission. If it were me I would only get the correct year manuals. You might have to wait a little bit longer for them to show up on ebay but they will be correct.
     
  3. dynamike

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    Nope, tranny in the Sporties is the same. The big twins all got new transmissions this year. The best to see if you can buy a manual for a year that is different than your bike is to ask a dealer.
     
  4. darknight

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    I agree with Mike, I think that maybe you should give the local dealership a call and see what they think. I have bought used manuals in the past that did work out fine for me but I think that it is better to be safe then sorry.
     
  5. Shane

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    If the price wasn't too high I would go for it otherwise do like others have said and ask a dealer first.I have a friend that has a bunch of manuals just for the heck of it.Strange hobby he has there.