In the JCWitney catalog they have both the Clymer and the Haynes manual for my 97 900rr. The Haynes is only 20.00 and the Clymer is 25.00. I don't want to buy both just to find out which one is better. I have the Clymer for my Banshee that got stolin. It is very informative but I never seen a Haynes manual for anything. Please help me choose by telling me your opinion.

 

Never had a Clymer. Being an "ex" mechanic now just a friendly helper and having about 15-20 Haynes, I love them. Anything that can get you through a complete engine - clutch rebuild on a 2.3 Quad engine they only made 1,146 of without any problems gets a A+ in my book. Not knocking the Clymer though. Just always stuck to what has always worked for me. By the way, if anyone needs any pages of help from a manual, pm me and chances are if it is a common car or truck from 85 up I should be able to help out. Can scan and e-mail in PDF if needed.

 

never heard of 2.3 quad engine but sounds like a good choice. I'll wait to see more but thank you 2000cbrf4

 

got one for a 5.7 1988 Z28 IrocZ? just bought the thing three days ago it's my next project heh.

 

Rojer. sorry but I can only assume you are talking about the Haynes one correct?

 

I have them both, I prefer the Haynes all over the Clymer. JMHO

 

I always preferred Haynes for cars - I bought the Honda manual for my bike and I think its great (although its more $$)

 

I've always bought the Haynes manuals, although they can frustrate the hell out of you with some of their pic's. Clymer is not to bad,
but the Haynes has saved my sorry **** more than once.

 

Not too sure about Haynes manuals for bikes, but I've got a 2000 ZR2 Blazer that is just about at repair manual age, and the Haynes manual has proven itself as a worthwhile investment. It's very detailed and easy to follow. I have very little mechanical experience, but I've managed to make some pretty extensive repairs by using it.

 

idk... If they're anything like car manuals, you might have to buy both to get everything.... Like for my Camaro... I had to buy a Chilton and a Haynes because one had stuff the other didn't (like electrical) and vice-versa....