If not Haynes, which is the beST manual for the 1300?

[Up-north 2]

I saw a poor review of the Haynes manual on a recent thread. Begs the question which manual would members recommend?

 

[Up-north 2]

Apologies - there was no need for this new thread. I will post my question to the most recent relevant thread ;-)

 

[wjbertrand]

The factory manual is the best.

 

[Larry Fine]

In addition to Honda, I also like Clymer manuals.

 

[Al Gully]

I also second that the factory manual is the best.

 

[RJG1300]

Haynes or Clymer manuals in conjunction with an FSM.
They will have some diagrams ( wiring/circuits) and procedural steps not included in FSM.

 

[Oldbikefixr]

I have Honda and Clymer manuals for both our ST's. Never had an issue with either.
Suppose I have a dislike for Haynes based on my experience with them back in the 1970's/80's. Poor editing? Can't comment on their more recent manuals.

 

[Larry Fine]

I like the Clymer manuals largely because the wiring diagrams are in the actual wire colors.

 

[ST Gui]

There's a section here somewhere that lists some/all? of the errata in the FSM/HSM Factory/Honda Shop Manual. For my money that would be my first purchase.

I've never had a shop manual for any of my other bikes. But a combination of Clymers (first) and (then) Haynes was good enough back then. Their pictures as opposed to diagrams were often very helpful.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

Why don't I see mention of the Chilton manuals, is it the Mandela effect?

For the money the FSM seems the win.