Got my haynes service manual yesterday

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-27-2008, 12:10 PM

Wow, great asset, especially going from a handful of old PDF documents to this. I wasnt really willing to tackle my carbs and some other stuff with out a little more help, but this thing goes into some serious detail. Tons of pics, and so much information on my own specific bike. scheduled maintenance, tuning, wireing diargrams in color, it even gives a model history and specifications through the different years.

If you have an older bike, and want to keep it running like it did when it was new, pick up a service manual for sure, i cant wait to get my tools out when i get some time now.

prolly the cheapest thing for your bike that will keep it healthier than any after market mod.

Trip · 03-27-2008, 12:13 PM

a good service manual is a must for DIYers

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-27-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

a good service manual is a must for DIYers

a lot of the regular maintenance (oil change, brake pad change, air filter change, etc) was no problem w/o a service manual, but there was stuff that i had been doing wrong/ or not at all without even realizing it. even if you just want to get to know your bike better pick one up.

Phenix_Rider · 03-27-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

a lot of the regular maintenance (oil change, brake pad change, air filter change, etc) was no problem w/o a service manual, but there was stuff that i had been doing wrong/ or not at all without even realizing it. even if you just want to get to know your bike better pick one up.

Where did you find it? That sounds even better than the Kawi service manual I got.

pickle.of.doom · 03-27-2008, 01:54 PM

Haynes manuals are good, but the factory manuals are always the best. But yes, having any sort of service manual is a huge plus.

JoJoYZF · 03-27-2008, 02:30 PM

Now that I have some money I can finally get the one for my bike. How much did you pay nts? Best Ive found for mine so far is new ones on ebay for like 32 shipped.

Gas Man · 03-27-2008, 07:49 PM

I agree with Pickle...

clymers are pretty good too.

ceo012384 · 03-28-2008, 01:16 PM

They don't make a Haynes for my bike, but I have the factory service manual printed and bound. It's cash money.

NONE_too_SOFT · 03-28-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I agree with Pickle...

clymers are pretty good too.

yea, i was gearing the thread mainly towards owners of older bikes, that cant get access to a factory service manual. I could never find one for my ten year old scooter.

got mine for 25 bucks on egay.

03-27-2008, 12:10 PM	#1
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	Got my haynes service manual yesterday Wow, great asset, especially going from a handful of old PDF documents to this. I wasnt really willing to tackle my carbs and some other stuff with out a little more help, but this thing goes into some serious detail. Tons of pics, and so much information on my own specific bike. scheduled maintenance, tuning, wireing diargrams in color, it even gives a model history and specifications through the different years. If you have an older bike, and want to keep it running like it did when it was new, pick up a service manual for sure, i cant wait to get my tools out when i get some time now. prolly the cheapest thing for your bike that will keep it healthier than any after market mod.

03-27-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Haynes manuals are good, but the factory manuals are always the best. But yes, having any sort of service manual is a huge plus. __________________ WOS Forums

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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 agree with Pickle... clymers are pretty good too. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	They don't make a Haynes for my bike, but I have the factory service manual printed and bound. It's cash money. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

03-27-2008, 02:30 PM	#6
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Now that I have some money I can finally get the one for my bike. How much did you pay nts? Best Ive found for mine so far is new ones on ebay for like 32 shipped.