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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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1Suzuki Clymer Repair Manual ($28.99)0.00%0Suzuki Haynes Repair Manual ($25.99)100.00%1Only a warrior chooses pacifism; others are condemned to it. -
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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Or just wait for CP to finish his book, that should have just about all you need to know as well
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Hahahaha quality!Only a warrior chooses pacifism; others are condemned to it.Comment
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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/1991/62/5/5895Comment
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Mine 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 thereOriginally 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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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.Originally posted by Cyber
I was looking at your site with all the specs, Cyber. I have all that missing info for the gsx1100f that you were looking for....tire size, seat height...etc, etc. I will email it to you if you want it.Originally posted by CyberI don't have a short temper. I just have a quick reaction to bullshit.
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Send itOriginally posted by Mojoe
I'll update it...
Cheers
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oh I know, just giving ur book a few props 8)Originally posted by The CyberPoetMine 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 thereOriginally 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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my pleasureOriginally posted by CyberI don't have a short temper. I just have a quick reaction to bullshit.
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i agree that the Suzuki manual is the best, if you don't want to spend that much, go for the Clymer.
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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.Comment
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I ordered the Clymer today. Simple reason why is I'm swapping in a 91 gsxr motor & the clymers covers that year gsxr & up to the 96/97 Kat 750'sComment
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