Service Manuals...worth it?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:31 am
So I'm looking into getting a service manual for my bike, and I was curious if they are really worth it? If so, is there a good place to get them online?
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Service Manuals...worth it?
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:29 am
Yes definitely worth it. It will prove to be an invaluable tool for you.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:34 am
YES!!!
Everybody who plans on doing more than put gas in thier bike should get a service manual the same day they get the bike.
Everybody who plans on doing more than put gas in thier bike should get a service manual the same day they get the bike.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:38 am
I disagree. As a Bike Mechanic, I think they should make bike manuals illegal. I WANT YOUR MONEY! Don't buy a bike manual!!!! Don't know how to change spark plugs ..? NO PROBLEM! I'll charge you $50 for 15 minutes worth of real work!!!BuzZz wrote:YES!!!
Everybody who plans on doing more than put gas in thier bike should get a service manual the same day they get the bike.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:41 am
TechBMW wrote:I disagree. As a Bike Mechanic, I think they should make bike manuals illegal. I WANT YOUR MONEY! Don't buy a bike manual!!!! Don't know how to change spark plugs ..? NO PROBLEM! I'll charge you $50 for 15 minutes worth of real work!!!BuzZz wrote:YES!!!
Everybody who plans on doing more than put gas in thier bike should get a service manual the same day they get the bike.
Piont taken 
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:28 am
VERY WORTH THE DOLLAR
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:40 am
I disagree. As a Bike Mechanic, I think they should make bike manuals illegal. I WANT YOUR MONEY! Don't buy a bike manual!!!! Don't know how to change spark plugs ..? NO PROBLEM! I'll charge you $50 for 15 minutes worth of real work!!! [/quote]
sounds great !!! do you accept personal checks?
[/quote]sounds great !!! do you accept personal checks?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:54 am
Even if you never use the fault finding diagnostics in it the service pattern is worth it.
Most of the servicing so far seems to be user friendly, but as someone who hasnt really had a working bike before mine is valuble for not having me make stupid mistakes and giving me the confidnece to get the spanners out.
(Not to mention the wiring diagrams are really useful when replacing the loom!)
Most of the servicing so far seems to be user friendly, but as someone who hasnt really had a working bike before mine is valuble for not having me make stupid mistakes and giving me the confidnece to get the spanners out.
(Not to mention the wiring diagrams are really useful when replacing the loom!)
Re: Service Manuals...worth it?
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:20 pm
http://www.motorcyclebooks.com/index.htmlkainthedragoonx wrote:So I'm looking into getting a service manual for my bike, and I was curious if they are really worth it? If so, is there a good place to get them online?
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:35 am
Thanks for the input! Looks like I'll be buy a manual.