Haynes Manual?

[Greasy Biker]

Thinking of servicing my own GSA, a 2007 model. I see that Haynes are producing a manual covering the '04 to '09 'bikes - does anyone use one? Is there a better manual available somewhere??

Many thanks in advance

 

[jpooch00]

Thinking of servicing my own GSA, a 2007 model. I see that Haynes are producing a manual covering the '04 to '09 'bikes - does anyone use one? Is there a better manual available somewhere??

Many thanks in advance

My own personal experience with, and opinion of, any Haynes Manual is that they are all total crap and a waste of money! If you want up to date and authoritative info, use the approved factory shop manual, regardless of the type of vehicle you're working on.

Just my opinion based on many years of experience. I'm sure there will be others.

 

[crea58]

I have the Haynes and the BMW manual, they both have their strengths and weaknesses. I find the Haynes is simpler to use and more straight forwad plus it is much easier to use on the fly in the garage. If you need explicit instructions then the BMW OEM manual is better. You can get the OEM manual cheap on ebay. If I had to pick one I would go with the Haynes because it is written for the avererage garage mechanic and for the type of repairs they will do.

 

[jetjock]

My own personal experience with, and opinion of, any Haynes Manual is that they are all total crap and a waste of money! If you want up to date and authoritative info, use the approved factory shop manual, regardless of the type of vehicle you're working on.

Just my opinion based on many years of experience. I'm sure there will be others.

+1

 

[Slowdown]

IMO, the best place for home service info is here and on ADVRider. There's many offshoot sites run by people on here and ADVRider that cover complete pictorial guides to everything you'd realistically do to your bike yourself that are free. Google is your friend here.

If you need more than that you're best taking the bike to someone with the facilities (and experience?) to do it for you.

Jim von Baden's DVD comes highly recommended, although I don't have it personally.

 

[jpooch00]

IMO, the best place for home service info is here and on ADVRider. There's many offshoot sites run by people on here and ADVRider that cover complete pictorial guides to everything you'd realistically do to your bike yourself that are free. Google is your friend here.

If you need more than that you're best taking the bike to someone with the facilities (and experience?) to do it for you.

Jim von Baden's DVD comes highly recommended, although I don't have it personally.

I totally agree!

 

[Readz]

I totally agree!

For around £12 I find the manual a useful addition to have in the garage when I am doing work on the bike, I'd say get one.