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!!!

Oh, lucky for me, all my repairs are affordable it's called  "DAD!!!!!!!!" :)

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.

Quote from: amecks on April 25, 2016, 06:10:04 PM
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.

Quote from: Papaw on April 26, 2016, 02:21:02 PM
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!

Quote from: Bill Houghton on April 26, 2016, 02:30:27 PM

Quote from: amecks on April 25, 2016, 06:10:04 PM
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!!!

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.

The screwdriver certainly fits kits for the XT550 and XS650. Try searching on these two and see wher it goes.

Offwith

Thanks boys:)! I can always count on you

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.

maybe I'll list them as tuba tools :)