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[Chris [Stockport]]

I suppose experience plays a big part too. The "correct" way to adjust a torsion bar setting on a Morris Minor means taking most of the front suspension apart. A fair amount of work.

Having seen a video about easier ways, I used an old hinge and a slightly modified G-clamp. It was very quick, very easy, and felt very safe. Steps were taken to avoid it slipping and obviously you need to keep your fingers away from tricky areas when working on machines, use proper axle stands etc. Used this a couple of years ago and the car still sits perfectly. Probably the most time-consuming part was getting all the carp off before starting, which you'd need to do using any system.

But I do wonder if the manual just wouldn't be allowed to publish such a "non-standard" system...

[papasmurf]

One of my biggest problems with Haynes are "special tools" which turn out to be horrendously expensive or non-existent.

My "universal" specialist tool consists of a forge hammer and a 6" length of 3/8th brass rod.

[RoSy]

The only problem I've ever had with Haynes is the cost of getting into their museum, I have found their books useful when building an old Series Landy. Oh and I should say I have ordered one that H is offering.

[dave p]

I'm definitely with papa smurf on this one. My mates and I always referred to the said manuals as Haynes joke books. As a young fellow, I followed the instructions for changing the steering head bearings on my 1972 T120V Bonneville. I duly purchased the cups and cones and the numerous ball bearings as instructed then stripped the forks and yokes.What did I find?? Taper rollers. And before you ask, yes the manual covered all years of unit 650 Triumph twins. Ho hum!

[RoSy]

Mine arrived yesterday , I was expecting a Haynes manual of old, Hard back , glossy paper, decent clear photo's, but quite the opposite, poor yellowish paper, photo's just about acceptable and paper back. So as a guide for what it is, it's just passible.

[Wheaters]

I looked in one Haynes manual when I wanted advice on how to remove a car's engine. It said something like "Firstly, remove the engine and then...."

[enfield_trials]

RoSy

is the pictures in manual still black/white or colored. sorry havent purchased any new manual in a while Regards

[RoSy]

Black & White . This is my first manual for a long time, the last one was for the Triumph Scrambler 900 that one was ok, talk about cut backs, I wouldn't want to pay full price for it. To be honest I'd rather pay more for a half decent manual. There is no quality to it at all. As I said though as a reference book it's passable.

[Valsp]

I think that some of the Hyanes manuals particularly for older motorcycles are now cheap reprints done in the far east. I bought one allegedly for the Suzuki GT500 but as John L has said only the cover had changed and there was nothing about the electronic ignition, carburation, front forks and brake and other changes bought in for the GT. The photos were almost illegible and I sent it back. One tip for older bikes check if its still listed on Haynes website. If not its probably a knock off

[John L]

valsp said "One tip for older bikes check if its still listed on Haynes website. If not its probably a knock off".

Well yes, it may be - but could also be simply a very old manual ! A well-known dealer local to me had a whole rack full of unsold Haynes manuals for obsolete Japanese bikes which they began to offer at ever-increasing discounts "to clear". Last time I looked, some of these were ten years old or more. Presumably the remainder were skipped when the dealership folded and ceased trading.....