R1150 Haynes Manual

[nunesaf]

Hi,

I don't have the Haynes manual for my BMW R1150GS and could you please help me by confirming this is the best one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/R850-1100-Service-Repair-Manual/dp/1844251543

I am looking for a manual that covers all the aspects: engine, frame, electrics, etc.

Thank you for your help

 

[motobiker]

well.. I bought one.

as it says on the cover...850, 1100 and 1150.

In every section throughout the book.. any different 'bits' specific to the 1150 are clearly laid out..

save a bit of cash and buy one from ebay... there are several on right now for £16.99 (buy it now) inc postage... or even cheaper by going for one in an auction.

.

 

[davegs]

Manual

Get a Clymer, much more detail.

 

[D6]

its the ONLY haynes one???

 

[nunesaf]

Get a Clymer, much more detail.

Thanks for the input. Where can I get that Clymer? Any halfords maybe?

 

[(RIP) MOTÖRHEAD]

Hi,

I don't have the Haynes manual for my BMW R1150GS and could you please help me by confirming this is the best one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/R850-1100-Service-Repair-Manual/dp/1844251543

I am looking for a manual that covers all the aspects: engine, frame, electrics, etc.

Thank you for your help

Yup, that Haynes manual does cover your 1150. I have the same.

 

[motobiker]

I asked a mate of mine about the advantages of the clymer over the Haynes.. and he told me that in all honesty there wasn't much between them.. unless you like the kudos of paying twice the amount for the same information.

he has both btw.. but prefers the simplicity and clear concise info in the haynes.

Its usually much quicker to pose a question in this section and get a knowledgable answer than open the book... scan the index then find the correct section.

 

[nunesaf]

I asked a mate of mine about the advantages of the clymer over the Haynes.. and he told me that in all honesty there wasn't much between them.. unless you like the kudos of paying twice the amount for the same information.

Thanks guys

 

[bisbee]

Why don't you subscribe to the site then maybe someone will post you a manual on cd foc and still save you four quid

 

[Zed Zed]

I have both the Clymer and the Haynes

horses for courses i prefer the Clymer

and i have the c.d prefer the books

 

[EggChaser]

I have the Clymer manual as it covers my R1100S

Just for info the back cover lists the models covered as
R850R 1996-1998 (US) and 1995-2001 (UK)
R850C 2000-2001 (UK)
R850GS 2000-2001 (UK)
R1100GS 1995-1999 (US) and 1994-1999 (UK)
R1100R 1995-2001 (US and UK)
R1100RS 1993-2001 (US) and 1993-2002 (UK)
R1100RT 1996-2001 (US) and 1995-2001 (UK)
R1100S 1999-2004 (US) and 2000-2003 (UK)
R1150GS 2000-2004 (US) and 1999-2003 (UK)
R1150R Rockster 2003-2004 (US) and 2000-2001 (UK)
R1150RS 2002-2004 (US) and 2001 (UK)
R1150RT 2002-2004 (US) and 2000-2003 (UK)
R1200C 1998-2004 (US and UK)

It contains a mixture of line drawings and annotated black and white photos and also has specific sections covering differences between the models

Don't know how it compares with the Haynes.

ISBN number is
0-89287-899-1

 

[nunesaf]

Thanks guys,

I bought my Haynes yesterday from ebay. I wouldn't mind at all to have the Clymer as well. Having several sources can be useful as I might not get the picture right and by comparison, I may be able to understand. I will se how I get on with Haynes.

So... don't be surprised if I post questions here (plus, experience is the best book in life!)

I am not a mechanically experienced chap. I am getting there but not yet. I started to do this also for fun but now I realise how important it is to be self-sufficient. Advantages are:
- if you go on a long journey, it may save you for deep trouble
- allows you to prepare the bike for those long journeys with a piece of mind
- you end up being more careful than a dealer (remember that dealers have productivity metrics and hence they have to work on a minimum number bikes a day)
- cheaper
- it can be convenient (my nearest dealer is Vines of G'ford 17 miles from here)
- it is good fun for me (not for girlfriend... she doesn't understand the magic of a bike )

And I feel my bike is getting so reliable and I know it better and better that it discourages me imensly to trade it for a newer GS(A)

 

[motobiker]

Thing to bear in mind is that since these books came out a lot of further 'tips and tricks' have been developed - so If there's a job needs doing and it looks - shall we say: a little difficult - then ask on here - you can be fairly certain that someone will have found a better way - something that wouldn't occur to the original writers... who went strictly by the board.

So... don't be surprised if I post questions here

That is exactly what this forum is for.

But you will find a huge amount of useful information etc already avaiable - just by using the 'search this forum' button.