Customer Reviews

BMW R850, R1100, R1150 & R1200C, 1993-2005 Clymer Repair Manual M503-3

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A must for any BMW owner. A bit too involved not easily organized. Would prefer chapters on individual maintance procedures instead of jumping through chapters to find information. Would also perfer a book on individual models instead of covering so many different bikes. Still it is a book that one should have to seriously maintain their bike.

Unless you are going to let the dealer turn every screw on your bike, you need this. The BMW manual is hopelessly vague on so many items that there really isn't any substitute. I've found a few minor things wrong but overall it is extremely useful. The only thing I don't care for is that they've crammed so many models into the manual and there is no index, so it can take a while to find what you are looking for.

I have purchased an aftermarket repair manual for every car and motorcycle I have ever owned. I am 52 and have a shelf full of these manuals. this is far and away the most detailed and well written manual I have. It shows details few others bother with. This is a large book, about the size of the old chilton manuals, full of good info. I am really happy with the purchase.

Good reference book, details a LOT of bikes in one, which makes it rather messy.

One suggestion is before beginning some work, highlight the parts of the manual which you need to pay attention to for your particular model. It also does not go into detail about non-critical electrical accessories, such as installing/replacing the OEM heated handle bar grips.

My 'dash' is slightly different than the one pictured/illustrated in this book (I have a 2000 R1100R), so it can be a little confusing, but still a great reference, and important for anyone who likes to maintain their own bike and avoid paying outrageous dealership labor prices.

Quite simply, if you have an R1200C, or any of the other BMW's covered by this manual, then you have to buy it - especially if you plan to work on anything electrical. Clymer wiring diagrams are very good indeed - not perfect, but very good.

Clymer guides are good for providing a very small flashlight for your dark path of motorcycle or automobile repair.

I purchased this guide for my 1150 RT and admit I was frustrated at times. Ultimately I was able to perform the tasks as outlined in the book. I admit I have to break something or do it wrong once or twice (or 7 times) before I get the clue. Ultimately this guide has helped me to avoid the stealership for minor maintenance items.

Just as I expected. Full of anything you want to know and then some more.