GS500 Dies when put into gear

[Chris.t.Collins]

What is wrong with Clymer?

[Kerry]

If you don't endorse the Clymer, why is it the one linked at Amazone under through the "Buy a Repair Manual" link at the top of the forums?

Not my fault!  I just work here.  

Seriously ... I can't remember john ever commenting on the Haynes manual.  Perhaps he never owned one for the GS.  :dunno:

As I understand it, john has somehow worked out a cool arrangement with Amazon.  If you follow the link provided, and end up buying a book, Amazon can tell that you were referred from this website and will kick back a small percentage of the purchase price to the GStwin coffers.  I think that this applies no matter what you buy from Amazon, as long as you initially get there by following the link above.  But I haven't been able to confirm that.  (john?)

If that is true, then you can also support the site by buying a (hardback!) Haynes manual if you:

* Follow the provided link,
* Do an

Amazon.com search for 1859609856 (the book's ISBN number), and
* Buy the book![/list:u]Maybe we can convince john to provide 2 links - "Buy a Clymer Manual" and "Buy a Haynes Manual"?    I'm sure he would go for it if we all promised to buy our next vacuum cleaner or digital camcorder by following the Haynes link....  :lol:

What is wrong with Clymer?

There are a lot of things RIGHT with the Clymer manual, including more in-depth info when it comes to tearing the whole bike apart.  But for the average owner, I think the Haynes manual is much more accessible.  (I own both.)  For a couple of my previously-posted comparative observations, see this thread ... and especially this one.

[pdg108]

Free newb lesson #2 of the day:

That ignition past 'lock' that says 'P'? Don't leave your bike in that position and work for 11 hours. Bikey no startey. Stupid parking lights.

Ok, I feel better now. Had to get that embarrassment off my chest. Long day.

Wow, you mean there used to be printing on the ignition?  Try it when your bikes has been worn off before you bought it.    A little P might have saved me a bump start or two....  :mrgreen: