And for those of you who don't ,,,, Why the he!! not??
2007-11-26 02:58:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Christmas is coming why not get or give service manuals, that is a gift that keeps giving.
2007-11-26 03:03:33 · update #1
C'mon, don't be shy, I really want to know why you DON'T have a manual too?
2007-11-26 03:28:01 · update #2
When I bought my first car, it needed fixing.
Paid to have it done. Never again.
Bought a manual. Probably still have it.
Back then, I had small income, couldn't pay a mechanic.
Times have changed.
Everything is computerized and electrified.
There are no more true mechanics, just parts changers (who charge for changing the wrong part).
I refuse to pay more than my wage to someone who knows less.
In the years since, I have obtained a manual for every vehicle of every type I have ever owned. I still have most of them.
2007-11-26 10:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have bought a manual for every vehicle I ever owned. Bikes, cars, trucks. I have even went out and bought manuals for vehicles that I fixed friends. Yea, believe it or not I've had one or two.
For the fifteen or twenty bucks you can get a Clymer or Hayes book that if nothing else is a good reference. Well worth it.
No, I don't always buy the shop manuals.
2007-11-27 12:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by pappy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own 55+ motorcycles and have a manual for each one. I like the factory shop manuals better then after market . It shows
better detail and helps with repairs and restoration, because it is specific to the vehicle.
2007-11-27 19:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by motorcyclecrazy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do, but I still have the shop do some things that are in the manual that I am not comfortable doing. Tires, brakes, forks and major electrical I will leave to the shop.
2007-11-27 01:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by simon y 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I gave about $60 for mine and it paid for itself right away.
Even if I run up against something I'm not equipped to handle I can take the shop manual to someone who is and it takes any guesswork out of the projectl
2007-11-26 19:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I cant justify spending the $ for the two bits of info I might never need. Otherwise it's dumb common sense stuff. I've had 7 or 8 bikes X 25$ a manual = 400$
2007-11-26 14:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by Garfield 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I agree. Everyone should have a service man for all your vehicals, even if you don't plan to wrench on your own machine. It will help you to keep your mechanic "honest" and provide you with a wealth of knowlege about your machine.
2007-11-26 03:17:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i've got a manual for all my bikes and all my cars. cheap insurance
2007-11-26 09:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had years of riding and working on motorcycles. I bought all the factory service books for all my bike's/atv's/pwc's, I do all my own repairs and machine work.
2007-11-26 07:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by barry m 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have the book. It helps me decide if I have the tools and or the ability to preform the repair, or service. One should know your own limitations.
2007-11-26 03:29:54 · answer #10 · answered by ugly joe 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋