K5 B12 Workshop Manual

[chrisbandit]

I was wondering if someone could help me out with a 2005 (K5) B12 workshop manual.

Cheers,
Chris.

[JReviere]

Chris:
Your only source may be Suzuki parts.  I found out, when chasing a manual for my 01 B12S, Helm Inc. does not publish Suzuki manuals like they do for most all other makers.  I did get one on CD to cover my bike from someone on e-Bay, but that version covers only up thru 01.  I don't know what differences you may encounter with an 05, but I don't think they'd be major.  Most anyone who has a modern computer with a CD burner, if they have one on CD can make you a CD copy for little or nothing. Buying a paper ccy from Suzuki is going to be expensive. I also have the Haynes manual covering my bike. It's not great, but much better than nothing. Haynes books are available from many sources, e-Bay, JCWhitney, Competetion Accessories, and other bike catalog supply houses.  Some dealers also stock manuals. I've seen both Haynes and Clymer manuals at the Suzuki Dealership in New Braunfels, TX for example.    
Good Hunting..

JR

[Red01]

The difference between the '01 and '05 is very minor and all electric related. The '05 has the passing light switch & 4-way flashers the '01 doesn't have and the clock & fuel gauge share the same window in '02-'05 (in the '01, the clock is one of the items to scroll thru with the odometer & two trip meters). The mid-pipe & muufler are 1-piece on the '05, and two piece on the '01. Other than that and the colors they come in, there's no other differences.

[JReviere]

Thanx.  I wondered about that. As I suspected, these are what may be called: progressive or incemental "update" changes, but nothing of particular note.  As far as the rest of the machine is concerned, a Service Manual for an 01 would suffice nicely for use with an 05, I presume.

JR

[Red01]

I agree... and you can download one for the '01 in the members section.

[chrisbandit]

Thanks guys, will go and download the 01 manual.

Cheers,
Chris.