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Old 12-31-2004, 2:34 PM
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Is the common service manual worth it

I am getting ready to order some stuff not filled on the Christmas list (oh wait these are from Dow )

One item is a service manual for the Ascot and I was wondering if anyone has the Common Service Manual ? Is it worth getting? I am fairly experienced working on stuff so have little need of basic how to use a torque wrench stuff.

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Re: Is the common service manual worth it

First thing I buy when buying a bike, is order the service manual from the stealer.
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Re: Is the common service manual worth it

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First thing I buy when buying a bike, is order the service manual from the stealer.
Got one for my 1KRR however I was told it did not exist for the Ascot years ago. Of course Helm prints them for the stealer (same for autos).
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Re: Is the common service manual worth it

If the 1k manual was worth it to you, then yes.

I always buy them too.
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Re: Is the common service manual worth it

D'oh I reread my first post. The question is not to get the Ascot Service manual or not (I am getting it). Rather there is also something called the Common Service Manual that Helm recommends in addition to the service manual which I am undecided on, does anyone have it? If so do you like it.

Sorry I was not even close to clear in the original post
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Re: Is the common service manual worth it

If you're a member of HRCA, you can access the Common Service Manual, and your model specific service manual free through their site.
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If you're a member of HRCA, you can access the Common Service Manual, and your model specific service manual free through their site.
guess I should have read my benefits and visited the site more. Thanks Conq I will go check it out, I still prefer paper but I can eval the info at least.
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