The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: bpw on May 22, 2007, 05:12:53 PM

Title: Clymer or haynes?
Post by: bpw on May 22, 2007, 05:12:53 PM

Which is a better manual for the r65? Also is it worth getting a copy of the factory manual as well?

Thanks
Ben

Title: Re: Clymer or haynes?
Post by: airhead on May 22, 2007, 06:02:09 PM

Having all three, I actually find I use the Haynes the most as it's easier to find what you want than the Clymer and the BMW manual (if you mean the blue ring binder one) has not as much step by step procedure help and assumes the user is already very familiar with the bike.
Then again, the Clymer is more thorough in some areas and I use it if I have the time to wade through the sections to find what I want.
Depends on how you are going to use them and how in depth you intend going, as at times I've used all three to confirm something, as none are exactly perfect. The Haynes does have a nice wiring diagram section, again, not perfect just that any mistakes are better looking!! LOL

Bill............................;-)

Title: Re: Clymer or haynes?
Post by: thrang on May 22, 2007, 07:00:43 PM

I've got both and use the Haynes more than the Clymer.

Title: Re: Clymer or haynes?
Post by: MrRiden on May 22, 2007, 08:09:38 PM

Haynes and the internets. Would like to have a proper shop manual tho. Where can I get one for a '82 R65LS
Rich

Title: Re: Clymer or haynes?
Post by: Jon_P on May 22, 2007, 08:10:43 PM

i have all three, its nice having all of them cuz if one doesnt explain it to where i can understand i can look in one of the other.