1999 F650 - Clymer or Haynes?

[nokkusan]

Hi everyone!

I just purchased my first BMW (and second bike ever): a 1999 F650. :nod

Does anyone have any suggestions as to whether or not to get the Clymer or the Haynes manual for this bike?

I will get pics as soon as I pick it up. Also, if any other Classic F650 owners have some tips for this bike, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

[tommcgee]

I usually buy both aftermarket manuals for a bike, as well as the shop manual. If you do your own work, you just might need all three to sort out the discrepancies.

[Railbender]

THE source of information for all things F650 is;

www.f650.com

Look through the FAQs and most if not all of your questions will be answered.

:buds

[nokkusan]

THE source of information for all things F650 is;

www.f650.com

Look through the FAQs and most if not all of your questions will be answered.

:buds

I have been up and down that site! What a great resource!

Going to pick up the bike today! :D

[Funduro]

I have both books and I like the Clymer book is the best. It has better illustrations and concentrates on the classic 94-2000 models. I have a 1997 and love it. I bought the Haynes book to learn about the newer bikes. It does not give a lot of information on the fuel injection and ABS systems. I was disappointed in the Haynes book and would not find it very helpful even if I owned a 94-2007 model.

[bmwgsrider]

I have both books and I like the Clymer book is the best. It has better illustrations and concentrates on the classic 94-2000 models. I have a 1997 and love it. I bought the Haynes book to learn about the newer bikes. It does not give a lot of information on the fuel injection and ABS systems. I was disappointed in the Haynes book and would not find it very helpful even if I owned a 94-2007 model.


Will you please tell me how you can get the Clymer book? I have looked at the Haynes book... somewhat disappointed with it. Thanks.

[Mika]

Welcome to the forum.

You never outgrow your need for manuals so buy both. I prefer Clymer but sometimes Haynes does a better job explaining something.

For Clymer manuals you can go to their site. clymer.com (http://www.clymer.com/Default.aspx) and order direct from them.

[bmwgsrider]

Welcome to the forum.

You never outgrow your need for manuals so buy both. I prefer Clymer but sometimes Haynes does a better job explaining something.

For Clymer manuals you can go to their site. clymer.com (http://www.clymer.com/Default.aspx) and order direct from them.

Thanks. I am not finding a manual for the F650GS. Maybe one is not available.