BMW R1200 Twins Repair Manual 2004-2006

[Artiee]

Does anyone have this book?

http://www.themotorbookstore.com/9781844255986.html

If so, would you say it's:

A. Worth the money.

B. Better than nothing.

C. Both A and B.

D. Other (please comment).

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[marchyman]

I have it. I rarely look at it. I wouldn't use it as my only source because of past experience with Haynes (and Chilton) manuals. It is nice, though, as a secondary source of information. I like to have a half dozen information sources when possible so I can compare procedures when I don't understand something my primary source is trying to tell me.

On the plus side it has wiring diagrams. On the minus side it doesn't cover things like ABS brake flush/bleed saying it is something only your dealer can do (ha!).

[ADIFW]

Does anyone have this book?

http://www.themotorbookstore.com/9781844255986.html

If so, would you say it's:

A. Worth the money.

B. Better than nothing.

C. Both A and B.

D. Other (please comment).

:ear

+1 on what marchyman said.

i got one, and I use it but its not the only source of info I use. I think its worth the money if only to be yet an additional source of information as you wrench on your bike.

[Semper_Fi]

I utilize the Rep Rom from BMW - I find that comprehensive. ymmv

[rglassma]

I have it, I use it... It is useful but not the end all of information. Using it and info from this forum and the other forums that have info on my '05 RT has allowed us to do all the maintenance on my '05 RT from 12K to 35K so far.

But, I wouldn't use it as my only source... Info on certain torque settings, etc. can be a little challenging to find sometimes, but it is better then nothing..

I am happy to have it. But, it doesn't cover the RT plastic, so I use the forum info on that until I became experienced.

I find the following sources seem to work for me:

1) The Haynes Book
2) The DVD
3) Forum tech articles.

But, I haven't and will not attempt to do anything super serious or a brake flush (servos, etc.)

[PlaneGeek]

This manual + JVB's DVD are my two sources to get the job done on all my services (now past 18K on my bike). The book is great as it list all torques and specs in easy to find places.

[RoboRider]

I have it and pretty much agree. This, the repair ROM, JVB's CD and the tech forum will get you through just about any repair. I used it recently to remove the fuel injectors on an R12 after the owner accidently put diesel in the tank. It was handy.

What it lacks is guts. Haynes used to have guts. They'd give you information on systems and if you chose to work on them, fine. This book is a legal wimp. It says "ABS brakes require special tools and knowledge" and it gives you nothing. Yet, as seen in JVBs CD, you can easily bleed the brakes on ABS and you can repair them too if you are an accomplished home mechanic. On the final drive, it also gives you nothing. I'd like specs and preloads. If I had all that I'd rebuild my own final drive. I have the tools and the press and the skill, all I need is some basic information. If my final drive fails, I'll find it somewhere and do it myself.

So overall, a good source on information, but far from 100% of what a home mechanic needs.