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XJ-manual

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by guystjames, Feb 19, 2010.

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    guystjames Member

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    I have the "Clymer"-Yamaha manual titled Yamaha XJ550, XJ600 & FJ600 for 1981-1992. How accurate would this manual be? I have read a few times on site here that the "Haynes" manual has quite a few tech. errors in it. Thanks for any replies.
     
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    So far from what i have read its pretty accurate there was clutch parts they had miss labeled though that i think it was bigfitz had pointed it out.
     
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    The Clymer manual is the only aftermarket alternative for the 550s.

    It has some OMISSIONS, but not too many out and out ERRORS (other than misunderstanding how some things actually work) like the Haynes for the big bikes. The out-and-out errors (like the clutch diagram) they "inherited" from the factory book.

    That being said, between the omissions and the really poor photography, the Clymer book can present a bit of a struggle if it's your only 550 resource. When I got my factory 550 book (and it has ERRORS too) it was a real bright light compared to working with JUST the Clymer. It was the poor photography (in both) that prompted me to do the "Airhead Valve Adjustment" how-to.

    I strongly recommend if you're going to be getting very deep into a 550 to get BOTH the Clymer and a factory manual (be sure it has the Maxim supplement) for the best coverage.

    If you're doing a full-on restoration, troll eBay and pick up a copy of the Assembly Manual for your bike. All sortsa cool stuff in them that's not covered in the service manuals.
     
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    Thanks for the quick response about the "Clymer" manual. I do also have the original owners manual for the [XJ550] it's actually been somewhat helpful, before I bought the "Clymer" manual. Also on a side note I would like to ask bigfitz or anyone else about the stainless steel brake lines--? I have a friend who says they are worth every penny, because of the increased stopping ability. Providing of course your bike has GOOD brakes to begin with. Thanks in advance for the help.
     
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    I accidentally downloaded a free factory 550 manual while looking for my 600. It is xj550rh and is a zip file. The electrical testing section seems more comprehensive than aftermarket manuals.

    Try googling "Free xj550 manual download" . It's 75mB so I cannot email it to you!
     
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    And get the XJ CD from this site! :) (well the the link is on this site (sticky)
     
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