Okay ... I have the option to either buy the Clymer or Haynes manual for my bike. Which would be the better option?
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Neither. Get the Suzuki official Factory Repair Manual (which is put out by Suzuki Corp and not by Haynes nor by Clymer) if it's still in print. You should be able to get it through your dealer for about $80, from RonAyers.com for about $60, or as an illegal scanned copy on eBay for about $25 (usually).
It is the bible; the other two have errors in them in various places at times and do not cover nearly as much detail.
Good Luck!
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I agree with CP 100%. I picked up a Suzuki manual and I was very impressed with the level of detail. It was worth every penny. This is where i got mine http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/1991/62/5/5895
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Originally posted by Need4SpeedOr just wait for CP to finish his book, that should have just about all you need to know as well
Cheers
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Originally posted by CyberNeither. Get the Suzuki official Factory Repair Manual (which is put out by Suzuki Corp and not by Haynes nor by Clymer) if it's still in print. You should be able to get it through your dealer for about $80, from RonAyers.com for about $60, or as an illegal scanned copy on eBay for about $25 (usually).
It is the bible; the other two have errors in them in various places at times and do not cover nearly as much detail.
Originally posted by CyberMine is not a repair manual -- it's tips, tricks, history and why-things-are-the-way-they-are book, which doesn't compete with any of the manuals out thereI don't have a short temper. I just have a quick reaction to bullshit.
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Originally posted by The CyberPoetOriginally posted by Need4SpeedOr just wait for CP to finish his book, that should have just about all you need to know as well
Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet
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I agree with Cyber...depending on what knowledge you already have. Do you need a book to walk you through everything, or just something for reference? If you are already mechanically inclined, you can get by with a Clymer or Haynes manual. But if you are looking for detail, you can not beat the shop manual. My Clymer has served me well for what few times I needed to use it. [/quote]
My knowledge is pretty basic at this point, I have a generic understanding of how things work, and I have been reading through the book I bought "101 Sportbike Performance Projects" and it's helping me to understand more and more about the bike. Next step is definately "hands on" for me.
I would have never thought to look for a Suzuki book, I'm glad I made this post. Thanks a lot gang!Only a warrior chooses pacifism; others are condemned to it.
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