Recommendations for GS Manual

[JunaryBunch]

I am looking for a good manual for the GS  - was considering the Clymer manual but read some reviews not recommending the book.  Any suggestions?

[chbix]

buy the one from here on the main page.

[Kerry]

For some in-depth comparison data, see this post and this thread.

For even more info (if you can stand it!) do a search for Clymer Haynes and mark the "Search for all terms" radio button.

[JunaryBunch]

thanks for the info - looks like I'll just have to get BOTH manuals.  Even though I may be a newbie when it comes to maintenance for the GS (hence use the Haynes manual),  I hope my $25,000 M.E. degree will prove useful to use the Clymer.

[chbix]

nope your screwed, even trying to put together kiddie toys you need at least a master if not PHD.   nah just kidding  most maintenenace is relatively simple.  If you need help on anything this forum is great.

[daneilah]

Hopefully this isn't a completely dopey question.  

How come no one seems to recommend the service manual that you can buy, from Suzuki, for your exact make and model of bike?

My dealer quoted me $83 CDN.  It's probably $60 U.S. south of the border.

:dunno:

[Kerry]

It's probably $60 U.S. south of the border.

That's the #1 reason ... for me, at least.  

I have never actually seen one, so I don't have comparative data to share.  But I seem to remember someone (who DID have one) saying that the Suzuki manual had nothing over the others.  :dunno:

For one thing, I doubt that the official Suzuki manual contains some of the cool DIY tips like these:

From Clymer



From Haynes



From Haynes

[97gs500e]

clymer

[starwalt]

I have all 3 and each has its pro and cons. The OEM manual (eBay win ~ $40) from Suzuki has drawings mostly, not photos. It does have drawings (not 3 view mechanincal) of the special tools that dealers may have available.

Using "Haynes Philosophy", one could try to fabricate a funtional work-a-like for some of the odd tools. One big advantage the OEM manual has is the differences in the bikes between release years in different markets. There are subtle things like a different brake line route.

An OEM is currently on ebay now here ....not sure what years it covers.

[Kerry]

One big advantage the OEM manual has is the differences in the bikes between release years in different markets. There are subtle things like a different brake line route.

Thanks!  That's good to know.