Maintenance Manual for a noob

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Maintenance Manual for a noob

#1 Unread post by maxoverdrive »

Trying to find a good maintenance guide for 2008 Suzuki C90. I do have the owner's manual but I'm trying to find something a little more in depth especially when it comes to the lubrication points.

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#2 Unread post by BuzZz »

Go to the dealer and ask for a Factory Service Manual. Be prepared to part with upwards of $50-60.

Or find a Clymer or Haynes Manual if they have one for your bike out yet. They should be slightly less money, and they usually put out a fairly comprehensive manual for each bike, but there have been exceptions to that over the years.
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#3 Unread post by flynrider »

Since you are a noob, you might find the following site helpful in understanding the basics of motorcycle wrenching :

http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm

It's an excellent resource.
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#4 Unread post by JC Viper »

Haynes manuals tend to be a mess compared to Clymers. The factory manuals can be a bit too technical for the n00b. You can browse your local riding store or Barnes and Nobles online.

Also I have this Motorcycle Maintenance book by Zimmerman which is of help for the basics in maintenance.
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#5 Unread post by Mr. Invisible »

You can go to Suzuki's web site and buy it. They are going for $90 bucks now. Just bring up your model and down toward the bottom should be a link to the manuals.

I haven't seen any Haynes or Clymers manuals on the newer than 2006 models.

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