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Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by reid7606, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. reid7606

    reid7606 Active Member

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    Is it just me but has Haines stopped producing manuels for bikes.
     
  2. Carlosoul

    Carlosoul Active Member

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    I could only see a Haynes manual for 04 to 07 blades, wonder why there is nothing since
     
  3. kpone

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    Not according to their website mate. They do take their time to bring one out for new models, years and years in fact.

    I heard once that they only bother after so many vehicles have been sold so as to protect their return on the investment, it was originally from somebody at Haynes but was third hand by the time it got to me so whether it's kosher or no I couldn't say. I'd have thought there was enough 08 models onwards by now though.
     
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  4. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    right I have Emailed them about the manual for the 08-11 blade and they replied saying they have nothing on there books yet about making a manual for this model of blade.

    Why I have no idea. Only took them 18 months to get out a new manual on the 08-11 Speed triple I had yet the Blade is the highest selling Sports bike.,

    Haynes is only 30 mins South from me and I normally pop down every year for something. And If I do i'll ask again in person
     
  5. bluekontakt2004

    bluekontakt2004 Active Member

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    I heared they only make manuals if they get enough requests to do so. so if everyone on here asks then they will be a we bit closer to making one?
     
  6. Carlosoul

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    Well thats it then, lets get requesting, im emailing them now. There must be tons of blades 08 onwards out there
     
  7. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    The service manual is good on here + its free :)
     
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  8. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    I like paper manual but after downloading and putting on my Ipad the free manual is bloody good
     
  9. reid7606

    reid7606 Active Member

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    Haines

    Was that the owners Manual or one downloaded
     

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