Haynes vs Clymer manuals, preferences?

[Fieldsher]

Never done anything more complex than the FJR carb sync. Figured a good place to learn about engine internals is my wife's 250 v-twin cruiser. How far wrong can I go trying a valve adjustment? I also think the carb is gummed up a bit (as bike won't hold an idle w/o being choked). Wondering which of the above manuals gearheads would recommend and why?

I have the FJR manual but not ready for the complexity and have 15,000 miles til valve adjustment is called for. Best to start simple in my case.

Many thanks, George

 

[Groo]

I had a Clymer that I used to do maintenance on my Virago 750 before I got the FJR... it was a useful tool, although I seem to recall it being dorked up every now and then w/r to torque specs and the like.

 

[radman]

Haynes used to be the best-they would buy the vehicle covered and completely disassemble and reassemble it, photgraphing the entire process, then highlight any unique features that were beyond basic wrenchin. Now it seems they have gone the way of most others-show ya how to change light bulbs and say "take it to the dealer" for anything even remotely involved. Either one is best when used in conjunction with a factory manual and a desktop with a "google" page up..........

 

[Geezer]

I have a Haynes for my Maxim 750. Not perfect but good enough to get me through a head gasket replacement a few years ago. I don't remember exactly what the shortcomings were but there were a few moments of confusion as I did the job.