The best repair manual?

[ChEX]

Which one is the best repair manual to get for my 400EX? Clymer, Honda, or Haynes?

[joeroadking]

just my opionion but I think honda is by far the best!

[EvilJester400EX]

i've always liked the Clymer best

[PHIL_B54]

i have the honda, ive never used or seen the others but this thing has everything. id recomend it

[Str8Wicked]

The Honda Manufactures one which is made by Helm. Word of Advise. it's cheaper and easier to order through Helms Directly.

Here is an e-mail I recieved from Helms on the subject:

The manual you are requesting is currently available. The item number is 61HN104 priced at $40.00 plus processing.

Order Methods:
Toll Free: 1-800-782-4356 (8:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Eastern/Standard Time)
Fax: 313-865-5927, Please include billing /shipping address and
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Mail: Helm Inc.
14310 Hamilton Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
Internet: www.helminc.com (24 hours a day, seven days a week)



We appreciate your business and look forward
to continuing to provide the great service you
expect from Helm.

[Honda99_300ex]

definately go with the Honda manual, IMO

[Rob_Jones]

Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I have been searching the topic. I have my helm's/honda manual for my old civc and I am going to order one for my 300ex through Helm. I agree it by far exceeds an other manual I have ever used.

[Wheelie]

Honda

[firefighterjosh]

Clymer

[wilkin250r]

I have all three, for different models. Each has it's benefits and drawbacks.

Honda is good, but they always list Honda tools and tool numbers, as well as Honda chemicals like Hondabond and such. They don't give alternatives, nor do they give alternative methods if you don't have the exact Honda tool.

Clymer will give you alternative tools (or methods, if possible), and list equivalent chemicals to use if you don't have the genuine Honda chemicals.

I've had problems with Haynes manuals. I've only ever owned two of them, one for a Polaris, and another for a car. I've had problems with both. They were missing steps, and missing specifications, and I had to improvise. However, I have heard from a local shop that Haynes generally has a much better electrical section than even the OEM manual.

[cals400ex]

i have the clymer and the honda manual for the 400ex. i kind of like the clymer better, plus it is cheaper. both will get the job done though.

[rooster300ex]

Honda Manual-40 or more dollars
Clymer Manual-30 or so bucks
Haynes Manual-20 or so bucks

My haynes for the 300ex/400ex hasn't failed me yet.
I like how clymer manuals are put together though.