Customer Reviews

Scooters,Automatic Transmission 50 to 250cc (Haynes Repair Manual)

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I purchased this manual as a reference guide for my GY6 based scooter. The manual is typical Haynes, with many black and white photos, and fairly detailed instructions of common service tasks. The manual tries to cover 4 different brands, and many, many models over many years. It has most of what I need; troubleshooting, disassembly, lubrication instructions, and some helpful exploded diagrams. If you buy this book, be sure to have an original or aftermarket owners manual for your scooter as well, because you will need it. If you are already a fairly competent mechanic that has worked on scooters or motorcycles before, you may not get too much from this book. If you have never maintained a motorcycle, or are not familiar with the operation of CVT transmissions, small engines, etc., buy it.

Despite the different makes and models of scooters, there are many similarities between them. This book takes advantage of that, and instructs you on how to service the various components generally, and not specifically; service information specific to a particular make and model is not given. For example, in chapter 10 ("Electrical Systems") figure 7.1: "Wiring diagram for a typical turn signal system". Diagrams specific to each scooter model are not given. The idea here is after reading the manual, you should be sufficiently familiar with the components of a scooter that when you service yours you won't have too much difficulty, even if your scooter's engine and drivetrain isn't exactly like the one in the pictures. This does mean that there isn't a lot of hand-holding; if you want service details specific to your scooter model you'll have to buy the official service manual from the manufacturer (and pay the high prices).

The list of specific models covered by this book is derived from the "Data" section, where information (torque settings, bore and stroke, etc.) specific to each model is listed.

It would have been nice if time were taken to explain the operation of parts that are unique to scooters. For example, the variator (part of the CVT) is not something found on motorcycles and most cars. Chapter 6 (covering the transmission) explains how to remove and service the variator, but does not explain how it works. The addition of this information would strengthen the book considerably, as it would educate the reader as to the "why", and not just the 'how".

The content is a few years old, and more recent models are not included. This is something to keep in mind if you have a recent scooter with an unusual engine, such as a Yamaha C3, which is fuel-injected.

One thing to be aware of is this book is apparently written for a British audience (Haynes Publishing is a British company). This means that British English is used throughout, as opposed to American English. You'll see "spanner" instead of "wrench", "petrol" instead of "gasoline", "tyre" instead of "tire", "renew" instead of "replace", etc. This isn't a big deal, but may take some getting used to. Reference section 18 is about the MOT Test, which is given in England and not the U.S.A.

In all this is a very handy and useful reference. Combine this with parts diagrams for your particular scooter (obtainable online), and you should be prepared to tackle most service tasks.

Well written (just have to get used to some of the English terminology) and well illustrated covering many maintenance items,repairs and overhauls to 2 and 4 stroke, air and liquid cooled scooters. You will need your owners manual for specifications though, as only a few brands are listed. Manual also covers safety items,as well as tool and workshop tips.

this book provides all the info you need to disassemble and rebuild most scooter motors as well as tips and methods to make it easier

This is a DIY book from Haynes - what more is there to say. I didn't give it 5 stars because nothing is perfect - this is very close. A definite "BUY".

this book almost was what i was looking for i still had a lot of good info tho the shipper sent it out super fast and it showed up faster then i thought it would i very surprised at how fast it got here

The manual is generic - trying to cover a lot of varying models and both 2 and 4 stroke.
The paper quality and photos are poor and often hard to see the detail. SOme of hte other Haynes manuals I have are much better,but this one seems especailly bad.
Overall, useful as a guide, but only if you can't get soemthingmre specific to your bike.

Information didn't all pertain to my particular scooter, however this is just an "overview" type of book. Worked well enough for me to figure out several issues with my scooter. Definitely worth the money.

i have a Xingyue/xy260cc scooter it helps to have a bases to start when your not shour on repairs. if you fixed one you fixed them all! same old junk wagons lol buy it you will not be disapointed!

Manual will be very helpful serviceing my scooter. Easy to read and understand and covers several different models.