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Originally Posted by
Spinner Dan
I need to get my hands on a Haynes manual. Not easy to source in Oz it seems as even the local on-line retailers don't stock it and have to order it via the UK. Unless I'm missing something. Via Ebay they are $47AUD + $18 p&h from the UK and our local retailers/importers are not much cheaper. Halfords in the UK are out of stock by the looks - pity I didn't jump on the cheap deal when it was offered...
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You know you can get Haynes manuals online, which might be an ever so slightly cheaper/easier option? Main thing with the online version is you don't have to worry about finding stock - you can have it now! Also it doesn't matter where you are or break down, as long as you have a smart phone and a data connection you can refer to the manual - beats carrying it.
The XT manual has only recently been added to those available in online as well as paper form. Only snag with an online copy is you need to take your potentially clean and very expensive laptop/tablet into the garage and you'll need WiFi where you work on your bike. Subscriptions are offered for a year or lifetime for a little more.
See
here for the XT version from the UK site. They may well have it on the Australian site?
There's a cheesy video too...
Have you also downloaded the official Yamaha Service Manual from XT660.com? It's nowhere near as helpful as a Haynes, particularly for beginners as it's not written in a "walk-through" style and assumes a fair amount of prior knowledge, but it's free to download for supporting members (which you are) and a lot better than nothing!
See
here.
You'll need a password which, if you've forgotten, you can get by sending CaptMoto a PM.