Harley-Davidson Sportsters 1959-1985, Service, Repair, Maintenance (Paperback)

~ Jeff Robinson (Editor) "Troubleshooting, tune-up, maintenance and repair are not difficult, if you know what tools and equipment to use and what to do..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Clymer Publishing; 7 Sub edition (February 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892871261
• ISBN-13: 978-0892871261
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #149,163 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book but with a few shortcomings, March 20, 2000

By A Customer

Lots of good info. Lots of diagrams and the book is broken down into chapters about specific areas of the bike and goes step by step for fixing most problems. Some good troubleshooting info. Not much info on some areas like the wiring for the lights and some things are hard to find but overall DEFINATELY worth the money. If you own one of these bikes and want to do your own maint. Buy this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The required owners manual, August 28, 2007

By	KnottyFella (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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If you own a Sportster made in the years covered by this book, you need this book.

Buying this book and using the tools you already have (you do have and know how to use hand tools...right?) you will save a lot of money doing your own basic maintenance and some not so basic stuff. Even if you just use the manual to tell your wrench what is wrong.

This is also very helpful if you plan on customizing your ride. Mine is now a bar-hopper. It helps in selecting parts that will fit your ride, by knowing what parts are stock and what after market parts will work. Buying parts that don't fit is an expensive lesson.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Manual, May 9, 2009

By	D. Wisniewski "Garage nut" (LV NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bought this for a 66 Sporty. Although it didnt mention the shift/ brake change, the book is on spot and good for anyone starting out or in depth to rebuilding.