so im trying to tackle anything and everything on my gs myself to save mo0ney and also to learn....so im going to be needing a manual..ive looked around and i found and few used for $20 bucks and new for about $30-35...anyway i see haynes and clymer whats the difference and what do the experienced gs DIY prefer

I have used both.The Clymer has way better details and spec lists for the bike.Torque specs on our bikes are key to engine life and longevity.The Clymer ISBN is 0-89287-833-9.I did an advanced google search of the books ISBN,and came up with a new one in a little private own book shop for $15.I know they were happy to get the business,and rid of a book they'd probably never sell otherwise.

On a related note, I have a 2009 and I see that the Clymer manuals only go up to 2002.  How different are the bikes? Would purchasing a book for 2002 model help me with my 2009?

Quote from: ASUDave on May 09, 2011, 05:03:14 PM
On a related note, I have a 2009 and I see that the Clymer manuals only go up to 2002.  How different are the bikes? Would purchasing a book for 2002 model help me with my 2009?

Everything should be the same except for the emissions stuff added to the carbs and the ignition box.