best service manual?

I need to buy a repair manual for my 1978 kz650sr, just wondering which is best? thanks

Haynes is Ok for some things, other people like Clymer but I like the factory shop manual from www.repairmanual.com or www.onlinefreebooks.net

i have the factory manual for mine. its a great reference tool and i wouldnt recommend any other

I have had a large number of manuals, and I probably have 50-60 left, and in my opinion Haynes is good for starting fires, but that's about it. Factory Service Manuals are the absolute best, followed by Chiltons in the automotive world and Clymer in the motorcycle world. Think $50-$75 for a Factory Service Manual is expensive? Factory Service Manual for a Caterpillar EL200B Excavator (small mid size) cost near $400.00, and it's a bargain

I'd rate them:

10 out of 10: factory manual.

6 out of 10: Haynes

5 out of 10: Clymers

3 out of 10: Chiltons

What they said...but check eBay...you can occasionally pick up a FSM fairly cheaply...what you need is Kawasaki part number 99924-1001-02

The factory manual is a must-have.
The Haynes and Clymer manuals however, do not suppose you have every special Kawasaki tool and have some good tips on how to do stuff without them.
So get both, you cannot get by without the first, and the Clymer or Haynes will pay for itself the first time you do not need to buy one of the special tools.

I have to agree with others, Kawasaki Service/Shop manuals are a must. You ALWAYS want this in your hands.

Same time, don't stop there, get them all...

I have the Shop, Haynes and KZ1000/1100 shop manual for my KZ900. The 1000 is 90% the same and has come in handy on parts that are interchangeable. Still waiting to get a Chilton and Clymer manual.

Buy every book you can is the BEST way to go... You'll be surprised how fast you get to know the ins and outs of your bike.

OMR

Alright so its obvious I need a Kawasaki service manual, but I cant find them anywehre. Does anyone know of a good site tp pick one up? thanks

try this:

tinyurl.com/532lmg

email the seller to verify it covers your bike (the list of covered models is on the reverse) but it should.

Do they not sell new ones anymore?

No:)