SuperChuck,
I got an electronic version of Snidal's manual and it's got a 2007 copyright on it as an update. I find it useful as the updates address both the Electric Start and AVL engine. There is a lot of good information about general maintenance of the Royal Enfield in Snidal's manual. I also bought the parts manual, very useful for helping to identify what part is what and how they go together, as well as the service manual. The last two I believe I bought from our host, CMW. Between the three manuals and the information you can get on this board, you should be in good shape. One of the nice things about this forum, is that members will post nice color pictures that are so much clearer than the black and white printed pictures you find in the manuals. I have well over 12,000 miles on my Electra and the only maintenance that I have not done on my own was the sprag, and that was covered under warranty so it didn't make sense to do it myself. If you take your time and ask questions, you'll be fine.