Opened up an 83 and I found a toolkit, can anyone tell me what exactly goes into the kit?
The two sockets on the right were not in the pouch. BDC
Do these kits usually come with the bike hidden somewhere? (newb question) Just wondering since I haven't even torn my vision apart yet, but once I do, where are they usually stashed?
Sorry I couldn't answer the question, still too new to know.
You have to raise the seat to access the tool storage box located directly behind the seat.
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Quote from: Re-Vision on January 06, 2013, 07:23:16 PM
can anyone tell me what exactly goes into the kit?
what you show sans the two end sockets....
I was reading about a new honda model and the
tool pouch they provide... wouldn't call a fuse puller, screw driver and a helmet cable lock a tool kit!
Two of my brothers bought 2012 Triumphs - one a Street Triple R and the other an 800 Tiger. Much like you described there is no toolkit to speak of. The AT bike might actually have a pouch with a few things in it but not nearly the contents of the Vision or bikes of it's vintage. The Street Triple has a tank prop rod and an allen wrench. I guess motorcycles have finally evolved to where they are considered reliable!? :D
Most tool kits don't amount to much anyway , buy an after market pouch and put the tools in it you will need. A a pair of pliers, a 6 part screw driver , a 10 mm , 12 mm and a 14 mm combination (open end on one end , box end on the other.) a tyre gauge are good starters.
My 82 1/2 had a black handle for the screwdriver bits. Looks like yours has a screwdriver handle that doubles as a spark plug extractor? In all other respects, (apart from the extra box spanners), the same.
What is the "C" spanner for? I thought it might be for my steering head nuts, but not so.
I believe the "C" wrench is for adjusting the preload on the rear shock. BDC
Not only are the modern bikes more reliable but the manufacturers don't want you messing with stuff you don't understand that they might possibly be held to cover under warranty. ($$$)
QuoteNot only are the modern bikes more reliable but the manufacturers don't want you messing with stuff you don't understand that they might possibly be held to cover under warranty. ($$$)
That wouldn't surprise me in the least...
QuoteI believe the "C" wrench is for adjusting the preload on the rear shock. BDC
What's hilarious about the shock spanner is the spoke wrench at the other end of it. :D
In addition to screwdrivers and pliers I generally want to have tools required to tighten the important stuff.
axle nuts/pinch bolts and anything required to R&R the wheels
brakes - caliper mounts and rear brake stay
handlebar attachments
brake lever/pedal attachment
shifter attachment
triple clamp mounts
rider peg attachments
I'll usually have electrical tape and some zip ties and supplement it further for longer trips including tire plug kits and CO2 cartridges, small folding blade knife, etc... A pair of latex gloves doesn't take up much room, waterless hand cleaner and a rag is nice too. ;)
You should also carry the appropriate hex keys for the allen bolts. I'll try to get the tool kit out of my XZ and take a pic of it.
Agreed, and they are covered under "handlebar attachments" from my list which uses 5 & 6 mm allens. The 5 mm will also cover the exhaust attachents at the cylinder head and engine case bolts. ;) :)l
Rick, I would guess you need a small roll-around box for your tool kit. ;)
No , but I do have to leave the cup out of the compartment to get it in.
Iirc, the 'spoke wrench' fits the sync rod.
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Quote from: Lucky on January 10, 2013, 06:48:22 AM
Iirc, the 'spoke wrench' fits the sync rod.
Iirc, the "spoke wrench" does not fit the sync rod. It is more than likely a double duty tool supplied with spoke rimmed, monoshock Yamaha models of the period. Since the preload adjustment portion worked on the V there was little reason to create a different tool sans spoke wrench. My '77 DT250 for instance may have had that identical tool. :)
my stock yammie tool kit has same stuff.
my personal tool kit has flask of single malt scotch, two folding cups, spare pack of smokes ,and enough change to call for road truck to haul my lil butt back in to a service station or parts store.
Kia you sound like the perfect riding buddy.
A flask of Glenfiddich and I'm anybody's
Quote from: kiawrench on January 14, 2013, 06:22:40 PM
my stock yammie tool kit has same stuff.
my personal tool kit has flask of single malt scotch, two folding cups, spare pack of smokes ,and enough change to call for road truck to haul my lil butt back in to a service station or parts store.
Alright! My personal tool kit is a credit card and a combination bottle opener/corkscrew. ;D
Anyone know if the Allen wrench belongs in the toolkit and if so, what size is it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-yamaha-xz550-xz-550-vision-OEM-TOOLS-POUCH-/380545391034?fits=Make:Yamaha
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It should be included but I think it's owner supplied. ;) I'd guess 6 or 5 mm.