What's the best repair manual to get?

I was wondering what the best repair manual to get for a '06 VFR. I have a service plan with the dealership I bought the bike from, so all the maintenance for the next 3 years is already pre-paid. Therefore, I won't be doing much maintenance myself (which is good, since I am not good with a wrench.) However, I think it is still a good idea to have a repair manual around just in case. Any ideas on which is a good one and where to get it?

Cheers,
-Jon

 

I have two: the factory manual ($60 from Helm) and the new Haynes manual ($24 from J&P Cycles). The Haynes is better, written from a do-it-yourselfer's perspective. Much better pictures also.

 

I purchased the repair manual from Honda since I'll be doing all repairs myself - this manual is a bit more techy. From experience other manuals like the Haynes explains it more like for the do-it-yourself, like Florida posted.

 

I use the factory manual for my 2004, it is a bit pricey, but paid for itself on the first month I got it. One big plus with me was that I know that it will be accurate.

 

I have the factory mannal as well, wouldn't hurt to have a back up from another perspective.

 

I have the factory manual, I purchase mine thru Helm Inc.

 

The Haynes manual (their item number ZA16855) is on page 550 of J&P Cycles Metric/Sport Bike Catalog for $23.99 that I paid for mine. Curiously, J&P's web site has the same item for $35.99. http://www.jpcycles.com/productdeta...7-41DA-83AA-E689F6FD6A2D&store=&page=&search=

 

Factory honda all the way...$35 from honda dealer

 

I have two: the Honda service manual and a Clymer. Use them both although the Honda one is way more in depth.