Repair Manuals - Which is better?

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Kevin Klein - 06 Sep 2006 02:59 GMT

I have a 1998 V-Star 650 Classic and am looking to learn how to do some
basic maintenance and upgrades. Does anyone have a preference or
recommendation as to which manual might be better: Clymer vs. Haynes?

Thanks,
Kevin

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mark.field1@ntlworld.com - 16 Sep 2006 21:33 GMT

> I have a 1998 V-Star 650 Classic and am looking to learn how to do some
> basic maintenance and upgrades. Does anyone have a preference or
> recommendation as to which manual might be better: Clymer vs. Haynes?
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin

I have a Manual for this on CD. I got it off ebay for a couple of
quid. Now I'm not the most technical of people but this manual is like
a step by step guide. I even managed to set my valves properly with no
outside help.

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Joe Marche - 17 Sep 2006 14:00 GMT

I could not say for sure. But the OEM manual for my V*1100 is a confusing
piece of crap. No index, changes are laid on top of the previous instead of
inserting in proper location.

Have you check out this location.
http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/VStar1100-FAQ.htm#Topics
It has good instruction with pic's under certain categories.

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Khutter - 18 Sep 2006 16:15 GMT

Given a choice of the two, I generally prefer the Clymer BUT it would be a
really good investment to bite the bullit and order the reprint of the
factory version. More specific information can found in it OR you can go to
roadstarclinic.com. It is a website for RoadStars but there are lots of
helpful folks that really know what they are talking about.

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MotorcycleMD@gmail.com - 18 Sep 2006 18:21 GMT

OEM! OEM! OEM!
Do it like the manufacturer meant it to be done.
My two cents.
ttocS

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Repair Manuals - Which is better?