Tool Talk
What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: bird on April 15, 2016, 11:09:01 AM
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Hi guys, what does this tool kit go to?
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Could be for an outboard motor,it closely resembles a kit I got with a 9.9 hp Honda outboard.
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Could fit almost anything Yamaha made. There is also the possibility that one or more pieces could be missing. Best bet is check eBay and try to establish a "going rate" for kits like yours. Price yours lower and it may sell quickly. Finding the exact kit like yours would be tricky - eBay has 873 listings for "yamaha tool kit".
Al
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Thanks guys, so do we, and by we I mean you, think it doesn't go to a bike or a car?
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My first assumption would have been motorcycle. Small wrenches for this and that on the bike; large box wrench for the nuts tightening the rear axle. Looks very similar to the kits that came with the Yamahahaha* motorcyles that friends had back when I was young**.
*In those days, the "serious" riders all rode English motorcycles, BMWs, or Harleys, with the occasional (real) Indian thrown in. That was before the Japanese makers started making big motorcycles.
**Some mornings, it's hard to believe I ever was, although I think I'm as childish now as then.
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I am pretty sure my '94 Yamaha Kodiak has a tool kit like that under the seat, problem is that it is currently 8 hours away and I can't check.
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Bird, It's not for a car because Yam don't make cars. But I don't think you'll ever know exactly what it is for unless you happen to find the exact match for sale somewhere AND that somewhere states, with facts to back it up, that belongs to such and such machine.
IF you found a match you could then look up the online parts book for that machine where it usually shows the tool kit and its components, and finally verify the application. Even if you find the exact application, it may or may not have added value since some machines (think motorcycles) are more collectible/desirable than others.
The most practical thing to do is accept that the components of your kit are sought after by restorers. Price your kit so that when a "lowest price first" search is made on ebay, your kit will show up among the top results. The buyer will recognize his kit or that your kit has most of what he needs to complete his kit.
Al
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Looks a lot like the kit that came with my YTM 225 Yamaha three wheeler I have except it is missing the spark plug socket
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Those Yamaha tool kits could fit dozens of different machines from golf carts to snowmobiles, chances are it's for a smaller street or dirt bike Yamaha. Some early Honda and Kawasaki tools are worth a few bucks, late 50's to early 70's in most cases. Very few Japanese motorcycle tools are model specific, most are generic to fit everything.
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Bird, It's not for a car because Yam don't make cars. But I don't think you'll ever know exactly what it is for unless you happen to find the exact match for sale somewhere AND that somewhere states, with facts to back it up, that belongs to such and such machine.
IF you found a match you could then look up the online parts book for that machine where it usually shows the tool kit and its components, and finally verify the application. Even if you find the exact application, it may or may not have added value since some machines (think motorcycles) are more collectible/desirable than others.
The most practical thing to do is accept that the components of your kit are sought after by restorers. Price your kit so that when a "lowest price first" search is made on ebay, your kit will show up among the top results. The buyer will recognize his kit or that your kit has most of what he needs to complete his kit.
Al
hmmm, don't know a thing about cars, accept my ole vo!!!!!
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I checked my YAMAHA organ and could not find any place to store tools on it.
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Okay Dr. E, somebody had to point out Yam makes musical stuff!
Bird, Volvos are metric aren't they? Throw that that kit in the glove box! It may save the day sometime!
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Yeah, I have an arsenal of tools and spare parts for the vo in the car. It's getting up there in age... 25 years, I think. It's still running like a champ.... minus the speedometer not working. But, the car shakes between 55-60, so that's my speed gauge.. ... maybe I'll do something about that one of these days. I'm guessing it just needs that little wheel part (don't you like my technical lingo?). Dad's thrown a ton of spare parts in the car, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense, as I wouldn't know how to change out most parts on the side of the road.
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Bird, Volvos are metric aren't they? Throw that that kit in the glove box! It may save the day sometime!
Depends on the age of the Volvo. In the 70s, they were a mix of fractional (that is, in inches) and metric, depending on who made the part. No Whitworth, thank goodness.
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Shaking at 55-60mph? That's characteristic of a wheel out of balance - isn't it guys? An affordable repair if so, Bird. But then you would have to fix the speedo so you'd know how fast you was goin'!
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Yes, that's what's wrong with the shaking.... but if I fix that, I won't know how fast I'm going!!!! I haven't bothered dad about yet. ... trying not to stress him out with his health..... but, it's good for him to feel useful! That, or I'm telling myself that so I won't feel bad asking him!!!! But, in my experience, people of the not so young age often don't feel as useful as they once were. I call my grandmother and ask her questions all the time, even if I already know the answers... just like to remind here she's still needed! I'll have to stick pops on the car sometime soon. He bought me an extra 240, just like mine but looks a lot better. Mom keeps saying, "Why don't you just take this other one and get it out of our driveway?!!!" Well, because it's not this one :)! Some of you may recall that dad once told me he could drop a new engine in my car if it ever died. Once he realized that could become a reality, well, he found an extra 240!!!
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Oh, lucky for me, all my repairs are affordable it's called "DAD!!!!!!!!" :)
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Better stick with your Volvo! As I have discovered, Dad can't fix most things on modern cars and trucks.
I will stay with my 98 GMC pickup until I can't drive anymore.
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Shaking at 55-60mph? That's characteristic of a wheel out of balance - isn't it guys? An affordable repair if so, Bird. But then you would have to fix the speedo so you'd know how fast you was goin'!
Out of balance wheel is the most common cause of shaking at that speed, and the first thing to check. An out of balance wheel will wear faster, so it's worth spending a few dollars on a balancing job. Used to be, the corner gas station could balance your wheels; but not many corner gas stations even have mechanics anymore!
But, if that's not the problem, worn suspension parts can create a wobble at that speed, too; and figuring out which part's worn requires investigation by a mechanic. Worn suspension parts eventually become broken suspension parts, and most suspension parts, when they break on the road, create a good deal of drama, cars going over the edge and down into the creek at the bottom of the hill, fatal head-on collisions, and the like; so, again, get it checked out.
I know you're busy and broke, Bird; but get that checked out.
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Better stick with your Volvo! As I have discovered, Dad can't fix most things on modern cars and trucks.
I will stay with my 98 GMC pickup until I can't drive anymore.
Can anyone figure out how to fix anything with these new computer driven cars???? I think they make it impossible so that only a dealer can "read" what's wrong with a car!!! Although I will say dad has some experience with new cars.... mostly frustrating experiences. I'll stick with things I can look at and maybe figure out what's wrong... or at least have a shot at it! That's partly why I love my car. That, and with no seats (i took out all the seats long ago)I can fit a ten foot board in it with the back gate closed. And the fact that it's a tank.... had a big tour bus heading for the rodeo hit me on a twelve lane road in Houston hit me and I was just fine!!! The car needed a little work done after that, but not me!!! I bought it used in 97, and it's the only car I've ever owned. I digress.... oh, computers are incredibly frustrating to me, as papaw knows all too well:)!!!!! I have an old shop smith that I love..... there's hardly anything that can go wrong with it! How did I get to here from a Yamaha tool kit post???? I guess the resident rambler is still here!
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Shaking at 55-60mph? That's characteristic of a wheel out of balance - isn't it guys? An affordable repair if so, Bird. But then you would have to fix the speedo so you'd know how fast you was goin'!
Out of balance wheel is the most common cause of shaking at that speed, and the first thing to check. An out of balance wheel will wear faster, so it's worth spending a few dollars on a balancing job. Used to be, the corner gas station could balance your wheels; but not many corner gas stations even have mechanics anymore!
But, if that's not the problem, worn suspension parts can create a wobble at that speed, too; and figuring out which part's worn requires investigation by a mechanic. Worn suspension parts eventually become broken suspension parts, and most suspension parts, when they break on the road, create a good deal of drama, cars going over the edge and down into the creek at the bottom of the hill, fatal head-on collisions, and the like; so, again, get it checked out.
I know you're busy and broke, Bird; but get that checked out.
Damn, bill, is that how you get your kids to do something???? ( I can't remember if you have kids) ... scare the heck out of them?!!! I'm calling dad this afternoon! I do, however, like the phrase "busy broke bird" ... say that several times in a row!!!
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I have a pile of motorbike wrench stuff heavy on Yammy.
Those would be up to the mid 90's issue but as to model or starting date I have no clue.
Kawasaki stuff is similar but different logo on everything. That had me confused for a bit.
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The screwdriver certainly fits kits for the XT550 and XS650. Try searching on these two and see wher it goes.
Offwith
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Thanks boys:)! I can always count on you
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Strange looking screwdriver handle. Are those JIS cross screw-drivers? Any way to tell?
Yamaha also make a lot of musical instruments...kids always had one of my "adjustables" on hand when they played tuba.
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maybe I'll list them as tuba tools :)