03-27-2008, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Akron OH
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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, 11:13 AM | #2 | |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
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a good service manual is a must for DIYers
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03-27-2008, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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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.
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03-27-2008, 12:54 PM | #5 |
el diablo de verde
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Howell, MI
Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM
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Haynes manuals are good, but the factory manuals are always the best. But yes, having any sort of service manual is a huge plus.
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03-27-2008, 01:30 PM | #6 |
Bring on the Zombies!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland
Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R
Posts: 2,691
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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.
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03-27-2008, 06:49 PM | #7 |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
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I agree with Pickle...
clymers are pretty good too. |
03-28-2008, 12:16 PM | #8 |
Pompous Prick
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA
Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race)
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They don't make a Haynes for my bike, but I have the factory service manual printed and bound. It's cash money.
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03-28-2008, 04:20 PM | #9 |
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