R1100Gs manual suggestions

jva118 · 12-31-2012, 05:14 PM

I recently purchased a 1998 R1100gs w/ 36k and very little service history. I plan on a complete service when it arrives. It's still in transit. What is the best manual for these bikes? I have a Haynes and a chiltons for airheads but nothing this new. I have seen the service DVDs recommended here that I will most likely buy as well. Just wanting recommendations from those of you that know. Is the factory book the best or is a Haynes sufficient? Thanks

krellheat · 12-31-2012, 05:45 PM

Both the Haynes and the bmw repair manual. What one lacks the other has it, from my own experience as a shadetree mechanic.

Hootowl · 01-01-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by krellheat

Both the Haynes and the bmw repair manual. What one lacks the other has it, from my own experience as a shadetree mechanic.

I have both of those manuals for sale

jva118 · 01-01-2013, 06:56 PM

Thanks for all the help. Between PDF emails and hard copies from other members I should be set. This site truly never let's you down.

12-31-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
jva118 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Oddometer: 65	R1100Gs manual suggestions I recently purchased a 1998 R1100gs w/ 36k and very little service history. I plan on a complete service when it arrives. It's still in transit. What is the best manual for these bikes? I have a Haynes and a chiltons for airheads but nothing this new. I have seen the service DVDs recommended here that I will most likely buy as well. Just wanting recommendations from those of you that know. Is the factory book the best or is a Haynes sufficient? Thanks

12-31-2012, 05:45 PM	#2
krellheat Devil's Advocate Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Central CT Oddometer: 1,288	Both the Haynes and the bmw repair manual. What one lacks the other has it, from my own experience as a shadetree mechanic. __________________ Just remember, once you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed. Devil's advocate. Hell conscientious and informed and downright argumentative dissenter.

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01-01-2013, 06:56 PM	#4
jva118 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Oddometer: 65	Thanks for all the help. Between PDF emails and hard copies from other members I should be set. This site truly never let's you down.