MikeM8560 Posted March 25, 2009 Share #26 Posted March 25, 2009 So thats what that Strap is for in there Montey here what my kit looks like assorted metric socket and ratchet box wrenches and multi screwdriver a couple special tools needed to change your plugs also. Stick around this is a great place. all kidding in fun as we all know the first gen is number 1 I used to be a snowmobilers you wouldnt believe the harasment on the sled forums polaris vs Ski Poo or Arti-RAt and Yamaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted March 25, 2009 Share #27 Posted March 25, 2009 So thats what that Strap is for in there Montey here what my kit looks like assorted metric socket and ratchet box wrenches and multi screwdriver a couple special tools needed to change your plugs also. Stick around this is a great place. all kidding in fun as we all know the first gen is number 1 I used to be a snowmobilers you wouldnt believe the harasment on the sled forums polaris vs Ski Poo or Arti-RAt and Yamaha Hey!! I want to trade!! My tool bag (right side saddle bag along with the chain lock) is all chewed up and smells like sour milk. Do have the dipstick though :happy65:but someone mentioned it's for the final drive not engine oil if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted March 25, 2009 Share #28 Posted March 25, 2009 As far as the joking back and forth, I LOVE it. This site is soooo entertaining. It always seems to me that you folks all know each other and have been friends for many years. I recently reloaded my pc and probably won't bother with the Delphi Forum any longer, because this site has more info and it seems almost 'homey'. You folks also seem to bend over backwards to help out. I was surprised to see how many people post their phone #'s and offer road help to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 25, 2009 Share #29 Posted March 25, 2009 I just have noticed there seems to be sort of a "click" thing with new gen vs old gen, after reading back a bit in the forums. With the 2nd genners, it is more of a "Chirp" than a click. The best tool bag that I have found is one of the canvas Army tool bags. They are very flexible and have several side pouches for stuff you do not want mixed in with everything else. If I had an "original" Yamaha tool kit, I would still have one that I made up. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted March 25, 2009 Share #30 Posted March 25, 2009 Do the toolkits have anything in them that is specific to the bike? If not, couldn't one just go to Harbor Freigt and pick up what you need to carry? Or, buy a kit from another bike. I have to believe that any local bike salvage yard would have many old tool kits. Or do most people keep their kits when they get rid of the bike? craigr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted March 25, 2009 Share #31 Posted March 25, 2009 If you buy a 1stGen and it comes with a mint-ish tool kit, it's a mericle. If it has a tool kit, and the bag is sorta chewed up, consider yourself blessed. If the tools are laying in a pile at the bottom of a saddle bag or trunk.... but are all there.... you're fortunate. If you didn't get a tool kit you're just like most of us. And if anyone gives you a choice of either going on a dipstick or snipe hunt....pick the snipe.... the only really hard to get tools you need are the spark plug wrench and the dipstick. And I mean hard to get as in Home depot does not have them. I took out my mint toolkit from my 83 and stowed it away in the garage and replaced everything with better box ends with racheting. If I hate working with the tools in my garage, I'll be screaming at them on the side of the road. Get tools you like to use in there. and a real screwdriver. The ones with the OEM kit are junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share #32 Posted March 25, 2009 I just mainly wanted to know where it was, so I could look for it. Was interested in the dipstick too. I am bad about carrying lots of tools just in case. I've always been that way, no matter what I drive/ride. Same thing with my medical kit. Here is what I carry... 3/8 drive swivel head ratchet 1/4 drive swivel head ratchet long and short extensions for both rail of metric sockets 8mm thru 19mm rail of 1/4 drive metric sockets 8mm thru 14mm rail of std sockets 1/4 thru 3/4 deep well 10mm socket..6 point spark plug socket 8mm nut driver Combination wrenches 8mm thru 16mm and 1/4 thru 5/8 crescent wrench vice grips needle nose vice grips channel locks needle nose pliers diagonal cutters (dikes) metric allen wrench set with ball ends hammer 3 sizes of std and phillips head screwdrivers...including stubbies. tire gauge plug kit 3/8 fuel hose for screwing spark plugs in and out plug gap gauge electrical tape and tye wraps I think that's all I have in there...for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yooper Posted November 16, 2014 Share #33 Posted November 16, 2014 Sounds like a GD rider??? Hi Don----Yoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yooper Posted November 16, 2014 Share #34 Posted November 16, 2014 Sounds like a HD rider. Hi Don---Yoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted November 16, 2014 Share #35 Posted November 16, 2014 Sounds like a HD rider. Hi Don---Yoop Did you drag up a five+ year old post to make an HD or GD digging post? Also, the easiest way to edit a post is to use the edit button and not do a repost. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted November 16, 2014 Share #36 Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) Did you drag up a five+ year old post to make an HD or GD digging post? Also, the easiest way to edit a post is to use the edit button and not do a repost. RandyA Thanks for letting us know what we are allowed to do and how to do it correctly Edited November 16, 2014 by eagleeye sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Posted November 16, 2014 Share #37 Posted November 16, 2014 Tool kit? I've got a spark plug tool and a couple of cheap wrenches, but I don't carry them. I've got my own, which is much better. It has all the even mm wrenches, plus 17 and 19 and 22; pliers; tape; screwdriver with multiple heads; LED flashlight; wire cutters; hex wrenches; some loose nuts and bolts; magnetic pickup wand; mirror on a stick; some popsicle sticks (you never know when you'll need one ); white grease tube; and some other stuff which I can't remember right now. I always carry this in the left saddlebag with a small, 12VDC air pump and tire patch kit. I've used the tools several times on trips, long trips and even around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksbike Posted November 16, 2014 Share #38 Posted November 16, 2014 I wouldn`t let these guys bother me,if their riding a second gen their just jealous,by the way tool kit is supposed to be in right saddlebag strapped to bottom of bag,(FIRST GENS RULE)--LMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted November 16, 2014 Share #39 Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks for letting us know what we are allowed to do and how to do it correctly You're welcome. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted November 16, 2014 I don't carry quite as many tools now that I have a 2nd gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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