which service manual?

jalaan1 · 05-21-2008, 06:14 PM

hey guys,

i need to get a service manual.
just wanted to know which one/brand you guys recommend and/or
have any opinions about.
whether i should go for Haynes, Chiltons or OEM.

TIA.

Trip · 05-21-2008, 06:20 PM

I always get OEM, so of the others usually have better pics though.

Mr Lefty · 05-21-2008, 06:21 PM

any of those are good.... there's another... that's good too can't remember the name... clymers or something

Amber Lamps · 05-21-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalaan1

hey guys,

i need to get a service manual.
just wanted to know which one/brand you guys recommend and/or
have any opinions about.
whether i should go for Haynes, Chiltons or OEM.

TIA.

You might want to check Kawasaki's webpage as the have some stuff right there for the taking.

t-homo · 05-21-2008, 06:50 PM

Damn. 93 bucks for my service manual straight from yamaha

Amber Lamps · 05-21-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rock

Damn. 93 bucks for my service manual straight from yamaha

WOW!!!

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-21-2008, 09:06 PM

ebayed mine for 30 bucks.

jalaan1 · 05-21-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGGER

You might want to check Kawasaki's webpage as the have some stuff right there for the taking.

yeah, their's is about 75 bucks.

i'll prob. try ebay or online somewhere.

No Worries · 05-21-2008, 09:42 PM

Honda shop manuals suck. And they make you buy a general manual for "common" maintenance, and a model-specific manual. I have both, but I like the Haynes manual better as it's (hard to believe) more complete. Although my old Suzuki shop manual is the most complete manual I have ever seen.

Amber Lamps · 05-21-2008, 10:39 PM

My Suzuki manual is very good. I got mine online for $7 and it's complete. Try looking around and on the bike specific forums. I know that I'd be happy to donate a copy of my manual to anyone that needs it.

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Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	any of those are good.... there's another... that's good too can't remember the name... clymers or something

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t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Damn. 93 bucks for my service manual straight from yamaha

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NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	ebayed mine for 30 bucks.

05-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#9
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Honda shop manuals suck. And they make you buy a general manual for "common" maintenance, and a model-specific manual. I have both, but I like the Haynes manual better as it's (hard to believe) more complete. Although my old Suzuki shop manual is the most complete manual I have ever seen.

05-21-2008, 10:39 PM	#10
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	My Suzuki manual is very good. I got mine online for $7 and it's complete. Try looking around and on the bike specific forums. I know that I'd be happy to donate a copy of my manual to anyone that needs it.