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.

 

 

Other great resources:

  • The following sites have some manuals:

Evan Fell Motorcycle Works

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.

 

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88 Comments

  1. Bob Hornung

    Thanks for the info. will try your inf.

  2. i need kawasaki eliminator 400 manual service

  3. 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.

  4. muy buena ayudagracias

  5. where can i download a service manual of honda crf 250l?

  6. Hi, im looking for a repair manual for a jonway jw250 cruiser. Googled it but cant find anything.

  7. BelgradeSkinhead

    Nice, very nice….hallo from Serbia

  8. BelgradeSkinhead

    Hallo again,I can’t find service manual for Honda scooter X8r 50cc 2T 1999.year.Any idea?

  9. Doug Thompson

    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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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?

  13. 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!!!

  14. 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.

  15. Hi all need cd 185 benly manual

  16. 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

  17. Hi I’m looking for wireing diagram or
    Workshop manual for a honda cb1000f
    Big one

  18. Hey man I was wondering if you had a copy of the 2007 rmz 250 service manual I cant find it anywhere.

  19. Hey man I was wondering if you had a copy of the 2007 rmz 250 service manual. I cant find it anywhere.

  20. 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

  21. derek gavin

    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

  22. Looking for 94 ktm 300 exc manual

  23. 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.

  24. can u get me a manual for a 1976 yz 175 and a 2005 yzf 250 thanx

  25. 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.

  26. I desperately need service manual for kawasaki g7t Please help me

  27. polish Vodka

    hi im searching Harley sportster 1200Xl Nighster 2007 service manual plz hellp

  28. hii does anyone have a service manual for honda forza nss250 ex 2009 i cant find if anywhere please help

  29. hi, im searching suzuki gs450L 1982 service manual
    Can you help me???

  30. 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

  31. 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.

  32. does anyone have a manual for a yz 250 2 stroke please

  33. Matthew thanks that really helped

  34. jimmy hichey

    do you have the service repair manual for a 2000 kawaski kx 125

  35. 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.

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