Triumphrat

shemp · 01-31-2008

I see the Triumph service manual is available in printed form on Bike Bandit, but does anyone know how to get it in PDF format? Can you buy it that way at the dealer?

I think I'd rather be able to print out the section I need for any given job so I don't have to handle a bound manual with greasy paws.

Any help would be appreciated.

DaveM · 01-31-2008

I am sorry I can't help you.

But a word of warning, this site is very sensitive to the copyright issue and will not allow members to advertise or discuss pirate pdf type manuals in the forums.

Refer Don's sticky "manuals"

Just so you know I am not suggesting you want to do that but it is taken seriously as we have a relationship with Triumph, the website owner would like to keep.

I am saying this for every one as we have a lot of newer members who may not be aware of this.

Thanks I hope you find what you need here.

DaveM

denman13 · 01-31-2008

Good to keep that pointed out Dave but it sounded as though Shemp was asking about a legitimate way to purchase a PDF copy in lieu of the paper back.

In this day and age, you'd think that manufacturers would offer PDF copies of most of their documents. Cheaper to produce, cheaper to buy and probably a better profit margin on a per unit basis. There is the file-sharing thing but they're getting more sophisticated on monitoring that.

McGyver · 02-01-2008

Check out eBay...

TattooedRedHead · 02-01-2008

I have the PDF file of the entire service manual.

We wont go into the method I came to own it... but i've learned so much by just following the service manual and tinkering with my bike.

Best of luck aquiring your copy of the PDF!

--Kory

06sprintst · 02-01-2008

Let me have your email address to get a late Christmas present

Hedge · 02-01-2008

DaveM is right! Heed his warning, they do not condone nor tolerate any kind of copyright violations and they will let you know very quickly! Ask me how I know this!

mglemans86 · 02-01-2008

Hedge. How do you know this?

I bought the manual with the bike and made a pdf for my own use. The greasy paw thing was my motivation

DaveM · 02-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mglemans86

Hedge. How do you know this?

I bought the manual with the bike and made a pdf for my own use. The greasy paw thing was my motivation

That is entirely different.........." I bought the manual with the bike and made a pdf for my own use"

Refer Don's Sticky please.

DaveM

TattooedRedHead · 02-01-2008

+1 on the greasy paw reason.

When i need info i print it out ahead of time and use the printouts for the job then throw them away ( recycle ) when done... this way I dont get my entire printed manual dirty ( if i had one ).

I disassembled and reassembled the entire front end of the bike just for sh!ts and giggles to really learn about my bike.

+2 On hoping you get your PDF file from a paid legitimate source.

--Kory