Book excerpt: With the help of the Clymer Yamaha XJ550, XJ600 & FJ600 1981-1992 Repair Manual in your toolbox, you will be able to maintain, service and repair your motorcycle to extend its life for years to come. Clymer manuals are very well known for their thorough and comprehensive nature. This manual is loaded with step-by-step procedures along with detailed photography, exploded views, charts and diagrams to enhance the steps associated with a service or repair task. This Clymer manual is organized by subsystem, with procedures grouped together for specific topics, such as front suspension, brake system, engine and transmission It includes color wiring diagrams. The language used in this Clymer repair manual is targeted toward the novice mechanic, but is also very valuable for the experienced mechanic. The service manual by Clymer is an authoritative piece of DIY literature and should provide you the confidence you need to get the job done and save money too.