Repair Manuals - Which is better?

 

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

 


Kevin Klein wrote:

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.

 

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.

 



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.

 


Kevin Klein wrote:

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