shop manual for Honda 150

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woodduck

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Would like advice about a good shop manual for a Honda 150, model year 2004 or 2005. Any suggestions as to personal preferences for a manual and where to buy one as cheap (inexpensively) as possible? I can't or won't do much of the service myself, but it's nice to have some knowledge of what mechanics are talking about. A bad day on the boat is better than a great day at work. Thanks, Ken aka: wood duck in Bend :D
 
woodduck":1apfo73t said:
Would like advice about a good shop manual for a Honda 150, model year 2004 or 2005. Any suggestions as to personal preferences for a manual and where to buy one as cheap (inexpensively) as possible? I can't or won't do much of the service myself, but it's nice to have some knowledge of what mechanics are talking about. A bad day on the boat is better than a great day at work. Thanks, Ken aka: wood duck in Bend :D
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Not cheap but the Best Manual will be a Honda Factory Service Manual! :mrgreen: :beer
 
The Seloc manuals only go to 130 hp outboards. (I don't believe that they cover the latest 90's either). Generally these type of manuals are adequate for the amateur mechanic, who is not going to do a full rebuild. Also there are some specialized tools, which the Honda mechanic will have.
 
Thanks, Marc, for showing folks the Honda manual available on ebay!

There are manuals there for all kinds of vehicles and motors.

Some vendors have made a business out of copying shop manuals either photographically or onto DVD's, then reselling them. I got the factory shop manual for my Sea Doo jet ski for about $5.00 plus shipping through ebay!!

Do a search for your vehicle or motor and see what you find!

Joe.
 
blackfish":2bpp41ze said:
has anyone used these shop manuals off e-bay?
7 dollars seems really cheap
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blackfish-

I suppose one would have to be careful regarding quality, but the ones I've used are exact copies of the Manufacturer's Shop Manuals (not after market brands).

The difference costwise is that they are copied by private individuals with inexpensive methods (photocopy, electronically/digitally). No royalty is paid to the manufacturer or publisher, so the cost is very low. Competition between suppliers further lowers the cost.

My guess is the manufacturers don't like their manuals copied, but there are so many vendors doing it that the legal costs to stop it are prohibitive.

Joe.
 
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