Location for Owners Manual

[Suzuki_Don]

A question for those who were around when these bikes were made. I seem to remember that the owners handbook/manual was located under the seat of the bike for reference when the rider had problems when out on a ride. Am I correct or just having a senior moment.

Was there a place on the bike to carry the owners manual? And if so where was it? Under the seat? If so, what held it in place, etc.

 

[koolaid_kid]

Yes, it was general practice to place the owner's manual under the seat. On a bike with a tail piece like yours, it was "usually" slipped under there. They weren't much use, but nice to have "just because".

 

[elrico]

You had accurate SeniorMemory moment on that one(or was it two?). Like said on body work tailpiece there is box or compartment w/lid or door that seals/closes,like a car 'glove box" idea.Usually just large enough to store a not too bad tool kit,secured via strong rubber strapping w/hook.Owner's manual slipped into box resting on top of tool bag.neat and handy usually remained dry also.Still have owners manual,it is quite good/usefull actually,I think to have/carry on bike.Good for senior or junior "moments"

 

[Suzuki_Don]

Yes, well I thought that the duck-tail compartment would have been the obvious place to store it, but it will not fit in there unless it is folded in half. I have three owners manuals for my 550 and none of them have been folded in half before. And I cannot see where a rubber strap and hook arrangement would have fitted. I had a Honda 4 in 1971 and I feel sure it was retained under the seat in some way. By a large wire clip or some such thing.

 

[elrico]

A bit different than I first thought,I see your point better now,will think on it some more.

 

[Suzuki_Don]

A bit different than I first thought,I see your point better now,will think on it some more.

Thanks Elrico. Will wait on your reply. And others hopefully.

 

[bccap]

On my 83 750, it was put in the tail. Whether that was the dealership or not I don't know. I remember because I asked when picking up the bike.

 

[Suzuki_Don]

On my 83 750, it was put in the tail. Whether that was the dealership or not I don't know. I remember because I asked when picking up the bike.

Thanks BCCAP. That could be the same with my bike. Maybe they bent the manual in half but not severely enough to crease it. I will go and check again.

 

[koolaid_kid]

I have never seen one bent in half from the factory. When I looked at the parts fiche, it did not appear there would be room back there for a manual. That is why I said "usually".
Mine won't fit back there either, btw. Not sure why. Pretty frustrating.

 

[bccap]

Mine just needed to be slightly curved to get it in. Funny, I can remember where it was originally, but I can't remember where I put it and the registration when I stored it. Oh well, its around here somewhere.

 

[chuck hahn]

Where ever you put it, try putting it in a zip lock baggie.

 

[Guest]

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Every time I've purchased a new bike, the owner's manual was handed to me along with the keys and all the other paperwork. There's really very little of value in them, especially compared to a shop manual.

 

[elrico]

Great period memerorbilia items for display w/motorcycle in museum or or whatever fancies one desire. Some are more usefull than others though,have 1950's H-D Sporster handbook,talkin' bout how to use spark advance/retard while riding. Still thinking Don...

 

[81ZUKI75]

Every time I've purchased a new bike, the owner's manual was handed to me along with the keys and all the other paperwork. There's really very little of value in them, especially compared to a shop manual.

I bought my 1981 as a left-over in Mar of 1982. I'm lucky to remember that much detail . I DO know that my owners manual was supplied in a zip lock bag along with some safe riding tips brochures. And it has never been carried on the bike.

I know this because it's still in the same bag with the same ole stuff.....:dancing:

 

[DPage]

Yup, my '82 owner's manual is about 1/4" thick and came with the ownership papers. It has a pink cover. Good information if you know nothing about the bike, but at this point, I see no reason to actually find a place for it while I ride.

 

[Suzuki_Don]

Thanks everyone for the contributions. Keep them coming.

 

[IanDMacDonald]

The GS is the first Suzuki I have owned, so, I do not know of placement of the manual. However, I have owned (and still do) 18 other Hondas and Yamaha's and all of the placements for the manuals was under the seat from factory.

In-fact, I have a '72 CB350 manual I found under the seat and the PO did not even know it was there!

 

[Suzuki_Don]

The GS is the first Suzuki I have owned, so, I do not know of placement of the manual. However, I have owned (and still do) 18 other Hondas and Yamaha's and all of the placements for the manuals was under the seat from factory.

In-fact, I have a '72 CB350 manual I found under the seat and the PO did not even know it was there!

Ian I just saw your post and thanks for the pic. I was away on a three day ride when you posted and somehow missed it. I will have to look under my seat to see if there is a similar placement/flap where mine would have been kept.