Which manual to get?

[Johno]

Bought a used 2003, which manual would you recommend Clymer or factory manual?

[that_guy]

I would say get the factory and the haynes.  I actually have 2 Clymer manuals.  I think the clymers are garbage personally.  From what i have seen the haynes are more detailed.

[makenzie71]

you can download and print the FSRM...far superior to the clymer.  You don't don't see suzuki techs walking around fixing people's bikes with clymer manuals.

[that_guy]

you can download and print the FSRM...far superior to the clymer. You don't don't see suzuki techs walking around fixing people's bikes with clymer manuals.

whurr?  I would love to have a digital copy..

[makenzie71]

I'll have to look but I found it a while back while I was d/l'ing my TLS manual.  I found it, the EX's, and one for K3 GSXR 1000's.

[surlybruce]

The factory manual I have covers aii GS 500 s . The last chapter covers the 500 F . ITs very good for info but not very well organized . The aftermarket manuals are more [ weekend wrench friendly ] and they walk you through each step plus for newbees it has a [how to use tools ] section plus a [routine tune up chapter.] Also the non factory manuals have better wiring diagrams.