Al Bates Posted May 27, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2017 My brother Tom Bates and I (AL Bates) we are having a very difficult time locating a Yamaha Valve adjusting tool part number YM-33961 (J type) We have placed two separate orders and both orders had cancelled and both sites told me that the tool (MY-33961) has been discontinued. I reorder a third time and they sent me the tool on the left (in pic) a flat K&L tool and I have no idea if that's going to work or not. I've came to the conclusion that Yamaha has stopped making the J tool, part number MY-33961 Im reaching out and asking If anyone has one laying around in there tool box and would like to sale, rent or lend us the tool, or know of anyone, we would greatly appreciate that, and I guarantee that I will return the tool asap and for those that know me know Im a man of my word. If this is possible please send us a p.m. Thank You all so much. Al Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 27, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 27, 2017 One on Left is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 27, 2017 One on Left is wrong. Ok Dan help me out where can I get one its impossible to order online and the bike shops are telling me that the tool (MY-33961) has been discontinued. What now? Im asking friends if they have one that I can buy, rent or borrow, Im not having any luck .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patmac6075 Posted May 27, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 27, 2017 Hit me up...I have one that I'm not using and would lend it to you. No charge, just pay postage. And obviously return it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuden Posted May 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 28, 2017 As mentioned earlier in this thread, our member flyinfool makes them. I have one of his and in my opinion it is better than the one from Yamaha. I didn't see that he has an ad in the classifieds so you may want to contact him to see if he has any made up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuden Posted May 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 28, 2017 Actually it must have been the other current thread on this same subject where it was suggested to contact Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted May 28, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 28, 2017 Contact me Al. Have one & a few shim too. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted May 28, 2017 Contact me Al. Have one & a few shim too. Larry Wow that sounds great Larry... Ill text you in the morning. Thank You so much. Al Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted May 28, 2017 As mentioned earlier in this thread, our member flyinfool makes them. I have one of his and in my opinion it is better than the one from Yamaha. I didn't see that he has an ad in the classifieds so you may want to contact him to see if he has any made up Yes vzuden I sent flyinfool a pm yesterday waiting for a response.. Thank you Al Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 28, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 28, 2017 I got one somewhere. I put it where I wouldn't forget it. Its only a 20 x 50 garage..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 31, 2017 Want to THANK you all for all your help with this valve tool.. it did become a real problem for us, but we did get a solution to the story. We place 4 different orders and 2 of them cancel and said the tool was no longer available the other 2 sent us the wrong tool. Come to fine out just saying that Frank D and Clive that posted was right. The valve tool is still available. Yamaha VMAX XVZ12 XVZ13 Venture V-MAX Valve Shim Tool -04105 will work and is the right tool $47.99 ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-VMAX-XVZ12-XVZ13-Venture-V-MAX-Valve-Shim-Tool-04105-/192042659944?hash=item2cb6a27068:m:mCXpbmtQrhNEaPcSUWIhcKg&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true We ended up borrow the tool from Larry Skeels he was kind to lend it to us. I picked it up yesterday with some shims, thank you Larry so much greatly appreciated, Larry I owe you one..LOL There are 2 post one from my brother and one from myself. Once again thanks so much for the help. AL Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 31, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 31, 2017 I still ain't found mine Al!!! I know I put it somewhere I wouldn't loose it!!!:bang head: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted May 31, 2017 I still ain't found mine Al!!! I know I put it somewhere I wouldn't loose it!!!:bang head: Thank You Dan for looking... Do I have to come over there and fine it for you...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in WV Posted May 31, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 31, 2017 Pm'd? Jeff on this... I think? nothing showing in my sent box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 31, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 31, 2017 I thought I had a small pile of the tools left, I think I put them all in the same place that Dan did.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted May 31, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 31, 2017 My brother Tom Bates and I (AL Bates) we are having a very difficult time locating a Yamaha Valve adjusting tool part number YM-33961 (J type) We have placed two separate orders and both orders had cancelled and both sites told me that the tool (MY-33961) has been discontinued. I reorder a third time and they sent me the tool on the left (in pic) a flat K&L tool and I have no idea if that's going to work or not. I've came to the conclusion that Yamaha has stopped making the J tool, part number MY-33961 Im reaching out and asking If anyone has one laying around in there tool box and would like to sale, rent or lend us the tool, or know of anyone, we would greatly appreciate that, and I guarantee that I will return the tool asap and for those that know me know Im a man of my word. If this is possible please send us a p.m. Thank You all so much. Al Bates If you are still looking here is a link to one for sale over on the Delphi forum. http://forums.delphiforums.com/royalstar/messages/10446/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted June 6, 2017 HELP... Would any one have a valve shim laying around, please let me know.. Valve adjustment all most done on both bikes ... we need just one 282 or 283 or 284, if not any of these odd numbers a 285 should work. Thanks every one. AL BAtes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 7, 2017 Share #18 Posted June 7, 2017 I will go take a gander in tool box. Pretty sure got some of those biggins in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 7, 2017 Share #19 Posted June 7, 2017 Found one 282 and one 285. I cant see why it cant go in an envelope wrapped in something to keep it from breaking out. Whacha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Found one 282 and one 285. I cant see why it cant go in an envelope wrapped in something to keep it from breaking out. Whacha think? Dion the 282 sounds great.. you have my address .. I can send you 3 shims back for the one. Thanks for getting back. Al Bates Edited June 7, 2017 by Al Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted June 8, 2017 No worries. Its in the mail to ya. Help a fellow out down the road. Hope you get both bikes up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Just want to take the time to think everyone that helped. Especially Thanks to Larry Skeels (Carbon One) for coming forward and offering the tool to me and Larry I will get that tool back to you soon... once again thank you. Especially Thanks to Dion (dih3) he happen to have the last valve shim I need (yes a 282) he found the time and came forward and offered to mail me the 282 valve shim ASAP and with that valve shim I completed the job. Dion PM or text me your PayPal info so I can send you the postage and something for the valve shim... once again thank you. Especially Thanks to Don Nelson his tool was out but he got hot on the case to track it down and get me the tool if I needed it. Its the little things that matter sometimes and just go's to show that there are good people out there that do take the time and want to help and not out for the almighty buck, But let me tell you they are hard to fine anymore. I do have a lot of these valve shims left over and mostly will never use them again so if anyone needs the valve shims let me know and I will get them to you ASAP. Thanks to Everyone, Greatly Appreciated... AL Bates Edited June 14, 2017 by Al Bates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 14, 2017 Share #23 Posted June 14, 2017 Just yet another incident in a long list of things that are proof that this site is more than a website, it is a FAMILY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 16, 2017 Share #24 Posted June 16, 2017 Just pass one along. .84c and a shim aint no biggie. I'm guessing it arrived OK. Interweb has been out here a couple days due to network issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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