which service manual?

Amber Lamps · 05-21-2008, 06:39 PM

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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

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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.

DLIT · 05-23-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

Damn. 93 bucks for my service manual straight from yamaha

GO to the Australian Yamaha site, you might be able to download it for free, that's what I did for my bike, but yours is a bit older.

jalaan1 · 05-21-2008, 09:19 PM

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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.

Gas Man · 05-21-2008, 11:25 PM

I would say either a factory or a clymers. I used a clymers on a honda shadow lately and it was pretty good.

I took my factory dog manual and modified it. Adding a bunch of good things like a S&S engine manual, S&S super G carb manual, bdm diagnosis flow charts, spyke starter tips, ect... plus a new folder and cover sheets.

But then again I'm an organize freak... look what I did for all my reciepts!

And I know my writing is HORRIBLE!

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I would say either a factory or a clymers. I used a clymers on a honda shadow lately and it was pretty good. I took my factory dog manual and modified it. Adding a bunch of good things like a S&S engine manual, S&S super G carb manual, bdm diagnosis flow charts, spyke starter tips, ect... plus a new folder and cover sheets. But then again I'm an organize freak... look what I did for all my reciepts! And I know my writing is HORRIBLE! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product Last edited by Gas Man; 05-21-2008 at 11:28 PM..

05-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#2
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Damn. 93 bucks for my service manual straight from yamaha

05-21-2008, 09:06 PM	#4
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	#7
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	#8
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.