How-To: Find a FREE Service Manual
Before you even consider repairing and maintaining your own motorcycle, get access to a service manual! You’ll be amazed on how much time you can save if you read the applicable section on the work you are about to perform beforehand. Also, you will need to know torque values, recommended fluids, maintenance schedule, etc.
Now, you could purchase a Clymer service manual from Amazon, or an OEM factory service manual which will cost way more. In the video below, I’ll walk you through the process of locating a FREE service manual download. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not download any free service manuals. I prefer to purchase a hard copy. This video is for educational purposes only. Use at your own risk.
Resources used in the video:
- Go to Google and simply type your “motorcycle model” followed by the words “service manual” (for example: “KLR 600 service manual“). You can also try to narrow search results by adding “filetype:pdf”, which only searches for .pdf format files. Most of the service manuals online will be in this format (for example “KLR 600 service manual filetype:pdf“).
- If you have no luck from the first method, try searching www.filecrop.com. This website searches Rapidshare and Hotfile, where someone may have uploaded a manual due to large file size. It will include the source and list a password if required.
- Torrent sites like www.piratebay.org & www.isohunt.com are usually a last resort. You will need Bit Torrent software to initiate the download.
Other great resources:
- The following sites have some manuals:
http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp
http://hondatech.info/downloads/Moto/
http://www.repairmanualclub.com/motomanuals/
- You can also ask on forums pertaining to your model. Members are usually more than happy to help. Chances are the question “Does anyone have a service manual for……” has already been asked. To find a forum, type in “forum: motorcycle model” into google (for example: “forum: klr650”).
- Check your local library. I was amazed to find some manuals here! Your library might have a website and online catalog. Check out http://www.publiclibraries.com/.
If all else fails…
If you can’t find the manual for FREE, visit Tradebit and search for the service manual you are looking for. I have purchased dozens of service manuals from Tradebit, often costing as little as $5! They are legit OEM service manuals!
So there you have it, an easy way to locate a FREE service manual download for your motorcycle. Please share this with your friends and help them save money also. Leave a comment and let me know what manual you were able to find.
Thanks for the info. will try your inf.
Bob,
What service manual do you need? I might have it??
Hello, I need a service manual for a 1990 Yamaha Virago 750 & any documents that may be available—Thanks so much
Joe, let me look around for that manual.
How do I get a manual for a 1985 Honda Nighthawk CB750… I’ve got a wiring issue and I can’t find and schematic for my bike, my email is williamnlatrisha@gmail.com, if you have anyway to help me on this quest of the open road…. let me know
Try buying one from tradebit.com
severice manual 600gxrr 2002 and 1999
Tyrice, I have the 99′ 600 manual. I’ll upload it soon.
Need service repair manual for..
xj750 Yamaha. ( 1983)
Thank you
rod
Hi thankyou for the information, I’ve tried everything and cant find one for 1977 KD80m kawasaki
Sometimes you just have to buy one if you can’t find a free one.
I need a service manual for
Kaiser venture v250 2013 model please
Sorry I don’t have it.
i need kawasaki eliminator 400 manual service
Thanks for the video. I have been trying to get a service manual for a 1986 Yamaha Maxim X. I added filetype to my google search and it worked.
Nice! Got to love google!
muy buena ayudagracias
where can i download a service manual of honda crf 250l?
Troy, I’ll look around. It seems hard to find 🙁
Hi, im looking for a repair manual for a jonway jw250 cruiser. Googled it but cant find anything.
cant even find it at local library. Our local motorcycle workshops are no help also.
Best bet is to join a forum with other Jonway owners. I don’t know much about this make.
I quickly searched as well. Does not seems readily available.
I am unable to find the exact factory service repair manual free or super super SUPER DIRT CHEAP for my 1980 Yamaha sr250g motorcycle pls help
Try tradebit.com
Nice, very nice….hallo from Serbia
Hi, welcome!
Hallo again,I can’t find service manual for Honda scooter X8r 50cc 2T 1999.year.Any idea?
I’ll do some searching.
Looking for 76 Honda GL 1000 manual Changed from points to electronic ignition now it won`t start…Turns over and backfires..Dyna S …
Doug, let me see if I have that manual. If you are certain the firing order is correct, try advancing the timing. Engines will backfire when retarded.
79 Honda z50r
I just cannot find a service manual for my mini trail and I saw your video where you was doing top end a 50 and hoping you might could help me.
Search for my blog post titled “Honda CRF 50 – 88cc Big Bore Kit Install”. I’ve uploaded a manual in that post.
Hi Matthew, I was wondering if you have a video of a top en rebuild on the KX250 you did the compression test on? I have the same bike and would like some visuals on disassembling the KIPS while taking the cylinder off. Thanks for a great site!
DougFudge,
I’m not sure if I will be replacing my KX250 top end this winter or not. I’ll do another compression test and determine if it needs it. I only put 6hrs on it this year. I’ll definitely do a video on it when the time comes.
I cannot find a service manual for my Honda CB600F Hornet. (Year: 2010)
I am also looking for a service manual for a BMW S1000rr, also impossible to find!
Can anyone help me?
Jacob,
I quickly looked around and could not find either of those. Have you tried asking forum members?
hello matthew,
Im from Portugal, in Europe. I learn much about motorcycle maintenence with your vid´s…thanks a lot….
Do you Have the service manual for the Honda Crf 450 X 2006?
Thanks!!!
Homero, I have the service manual for the R model here:
http://www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/honda-crf450r-oem-service-manual/
Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot….
You don´t have any video about the start motor in the motocross bike??
Homero, I don’t have any specific vids on starters. Email me and I can help you out.
Hello again,
I have a Crf450x 2006, and i´m thinking do a bottom end rebuild thanks your vids…. i love them…please continue the job…. sorry about my english…one more question, the suspension and shock rebuid for motocross and enduro is the same, or have diferent specs?
Homero, both style bikes pretty much use the same forks & shocks with different spring rates and valving.
hey mathew, do you have a manual for an 04 cr85r?
No sorry.
Looking for a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja EX250J
I don’t have it sorry. Try tradebit.com
I tried all the ways you showed on your video to find a manual for an 81honda cb750c custom with no luck any other suggestions. thank you and nice videos.
Denis,
Let me know if this helps:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=44399.0
Hi all need cd 185 benly manual
Matt,
I did a quick search and did not find anything.
Thanks for help, found what i was looking for. Will check in on a regular basis as i have thousands of manuals downloaded and am willing to share with others as needed. Have also found alot of other sites for manauals so let me know where i can assist
Grant,
I’ll send you an email regarding the manuals.
Hi I’m looking for wireing diagram or
Workshop manual for a honda cb1000f
Big one
Werner,
I have the CBR1000F manual, not sure which years it covers. Would it help?
Hey man I was wondering if you had a copy of the 2007 rmz 250 service manual I cant find it anywhere.
Hey man I was wondering if you had a copy of the 2007 rmz 250 service manual. I cant find it anywhere.
I don’t have one, but Tradebit does. I’ve bought several, can’t beat it for under $5:
https://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/112812466-suzuki-rmz250-service-repair-manual-2007-2008
Does anyone have the service manual for Keeway TX 200 Have gone through hell trying get it and bike desperately needs valves adjusted but, need specs anyway please help
Andre, I did a quick search and came up with nothing.
still trying to source a workshop manual for my new Honda Forza NSS300…Will get serviced through warranty period but like to understand things and will service myself after warranty
any idea where I could source one?…it is a fairly new bike so maybe thats a problem…If I needed to go to Honda to purchase one where best to go|?
thanks
Derek, give the web some time and free or discounted manuals will turn up.
Looking for 94 ktm 300 exc manual
Dan, all I was able to find is a 1999-2003 manual. Let me know if that would help.
Matt,
I need to trouble shoot a shifting problem that is getting worse. I have 02 Kawasaski 1500, that used to drop out of 2nd into nutral one in a whild, now I have to skip it and jump into 3rd or high some times. I don’t think it even gets to 2nd even on the down shit. or do you have a good referrence?
Edward,
I would suspect the shifting detent/pawl mechanism or the transmission. Unfortunately, I don’t have any good references on your model. Give me more info on the model, I might have a service manual for it.
can u get me a manual for a 1976 yz 175 and a 2005 yzf 250 thanx
Jeffery,
I don’t have either. Here are other year yzf’s:
http://www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/yamaha-yz250f-oem-service-manual/
Here is an inexpensive one for an 05′:
http://www.tradebit.com/filesharing.php/search/0/yz250f+2005
Go to Google Play Store and search for the Manual Merlin app. It’s free. It gives you quick easy access to to manuals for all makes and models.
Thanks I will check that out.
I desperately need service manual for kawasaki g7t Please help me
Check out tradebit.com
hi im searching Harley sportster 1200Xl Nighster 2007 service manual plz hellp
Sorry I don’t have that one. Check out tradebit.com
hii does anyone have a service manual for honda forza nss250 ex 2009 i cant find if anywhere please help
I don’t have it sorry.
hi, im searching suzuki gs450L 1982 service manual
Can you help me???
Have you tried tradebit?
Hello
I am looking for New HONDA CLICK 150I service/shop manual for repairing the motorcycle, I’ll appreciate if someone could guide me on how to find one
Sorry don’t have that one.
Good day: Great site: I just turned sixty-five and took my knowledge test (passed) and took a very good defensive Motorcycle course (highly recommend it) and passed my class six license to boot lol. So I went out and bought a beautiful 1998 Honda Shadow VT750 C3 and just loving it. Had some issues on the turn signal, but rectified that.
So, I am really looking for the manual to service this “Shadow”, (also the name of the bike, Ya I named it the “Shadow”, corney, but love it). Any help would be appreciated.
I’ll check and see if I have that one.
does anyone have a manual for a yz 250 2 stroke please
Matthew thanks that really helped
do you have the service repair manual for a 2000 kawaski kx 125
Yes, it comes with engine rebuild video:
https://matthew-bochnak.mykajabi.com/offers/u2EW2MUK/checkout
Hi. Looking for a service manual for Kawi 2001 ZRX-12R. There’s one online but it’s scanned with a lot of bleed which disguises some of the photos. Hoping to find a clean version.
Thanks for your attention.
I don’t have that one sorry.