What shop manual should I get for a 1977 GL1000?

[Ed Fleming]

I have used Clymer and Haynes for previous bikes. I sort of like the Haynes, but are there any others that are better for goldwings? THanks!

 

[slabghost]

The Honda manual can be a bit hard to read and leaves out some basic stuff but the info in it is the best. Clymer manual has some stuff downright wrong. Particularly in the wiring.But it is pretty good. I've not seen a haynes manual on wings yet so I can't say good or bad there.

 

[brianinpa]

I have all three for my 1100 and I use all three just to compare info. Most time I fall back to the Honda Manual.

 

[rock42]

i also use both haynes and clymar and compare each then if not sure get on this site and ask. works great

 

[Old Fogey]

My opinion only. Clymer cannot be trusted and is fit for lighting the fire with only!

Use the Honda manual first, backed up with the Haynes one, and you will cover most things. Anything you are unsure of..ASK! That's what this and other Wing forums are for!

 

[Ed Fleming]

Any recommendations on where to get the Honda manual, and also the other 2?

 

[AApple]

The manuals are here, if you look in the Gallery... :yes:
If you want a hardcopy, check ebay... :good:

 

[Ed Fleming]

Great! I'll check on the site here. I think I'd also like to get hard-copy to use and get dirty etc. Thanks!

 

[Anonymous]

I've a Download page on my site.

I've the Clymer (GL 10/11), Haynes (10, 11 and 12) and the '78-only Honda DIY Maintenance Guide there, along with a bunch of single-carb stuff that I think is important. Have the Factory 1000 manual on the old D/L page and haven't moved it yet.

 

[Placerville]

You can start here. I have one of each including the '75-'79 shop manual in a Honda binder. Keep searching and you'll find a good deal. I paid $35 for my shop manual but, as stated above, you can download them from various sites.