dynodon Posted April 15, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2012 When I got my '86 VR about 6 years ago, it was missing some things like the owners manual, cover for the Cassette, tool kit. I found most everything except the tool kit. Oh several of them showed up on E-bay, but I always lost out....TO THE SAME PERSON! yes, someone was hogging kits and cornering the market on VR tool kits. Now these are cool, with the VR logo, and more than just base tools, including a ratchet and socket set, but wow, this guy was bidding $200 and more sometimes for these things. I eventually gave up, bought a kit from another Yamaha and made up my own kit. then a couple weeks ago, I saw a nearly perfect complete kit on E-bay and decided to try. Got it for more money that it should cost for sure, but still less than those top bids a few years ago! So now my quest is complete, now I just need to get the bike running its best again! and fix a leak, and......... Anyone happen to know that E-bay'er that bought all those tool kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted April 15, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2012 I saw the tool kit you probably got, it was a nice one. I bought a lower radio housing from the same guy. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsutley Posted April 15, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2012 I am not sure who the high bidder was on the tool kits but I now know who one of my competitors was. I finally did have success with one last year and have it firmly strapped in the right saddlebag of my 86. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted April 15, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 15, 2012 It was a few years back but somebody in Germany was outbidding everybody on the tool kits. He bought everything listed for nutty bucks. Must of had a lot of 1st gens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted April 15, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2012 Just to make that clear: Nope, that german Bidder wasn't me !! :doh::doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted April 15, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 15, 2012 Just to make that clear: Nope, that german Bidder wasn't me !! :doh::doh: Never suspected ya Squeeze. I always figured your tool kit was about 6 feet tall and weighed a couple of tons. You been getting some riding in on that Max? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted April 15, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 15, 2012 Sorry, Mike, unfortunately no riding Time for me over the last three Months. But at least, the Cause of my Weak- and Illness was identified Thursday before Easter as a bad Tooth. I'm getting better better now, due to herbal Stock, but i have to undergo Dental Surgery someday the next 3 to 5 Weeks, 3 Days in Hospital. Definetely no funny Outlook for anybody, much more undesireable for me, but hey, i'll try getting over that. I have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted April 15, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 15, 2012 Just curious, did you get the tire gauge also? And do you have a "Sales Brochure" for the 1986 model year? How about a cover? That could make it almost complete. BOO When I got my '86 VR about 6 years ago, it was missing some things like the owners manual, cover for the Cassette, tool kit. I found most everything except the tool kit. Oh several of them showed up on E-bay, but I always lost out....TO THE SAME PERSON! yes, someone was hogging kits and cornering the market on VR tool kits. Now these are cool, with the VR logo, and more than just base tools, including a ratchet and socket set, but wow, this guy was bidding $200 and more sometimes for these things. I eventually gave up, bought a kit from another Yamaha and made up my own kit. then a couple weeks ago, I saw a nearly perfect complete kit on E-bay and decided to try. Got it for more money that it should cost for sure, but still less than those top bids a few years ago! So now my quest is complete, now I just need to get the bike running its best again! and fix a leak, and......... Anyone happen to know that E-bay'er that bought all those tool kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted April 15, 2012 Boo, Yes, the kit included the tire gauge, I was shocked! I did not go after a sales brochure, I do that for my old cars, but not bikes for some reason. Also, no factory cover. The bike had a cover, but a nice older generic one. BTW, I had bought a used Cassette cover on E-bay and paid a ton for it, and it was showing some scratches (NOT misrepresented though). I was showing it to someone before a ride, and must not have gotten it clipped all the way in and it blew off when I wasn't looking, went back but couldn't find it. So I took a chance and WOW, Yamaha had them new for less than I paid for one used on e-bay so I ordered a new one. Still have it. Took me a long time to find the passenger controls for the sound system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOO Posted April 15, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 15, 2012 The 1986 I had was the black/copper or whatever it is called and I bought it used. All the stuff came with it. A Celebrity in Chicago owned it and had bought a lot of the Yamaha stuff. I have a sales brochure for the 1986 model if you would like to have it. Just PM your address and I will get it off to you at no charge. The picture on it shows the Maroon two tone and that may have been the only brochure they had, I really don't know. I use to have a brochure that showed all the accessories for that model year but I don't have a clue where it is. I really liked the First Gens as they are called and probably put close to 250,000 miles on the three I owned but I am really in love with the 01 RSV I have now. Fits my riding style and it a great bike. My mileage is getting less as I get older but I've put about 50,000 or so on this bike in the last 5 years. Have fun, BOO Boo, Yes, the kit included the tire gauge, I was shocked! I did not go after a sales brochure, I do that for my old cars, but not bikes for some reason. Also, no factory cover. The bike had a cover, but a nice older generic one. BTW, I had bought a used Cassette cover on E-bay and paid a ton for it, and it was showing some scratches (NOT misrepresented though). I was showing it to someone before a ride, and must not have gotten it clipped all the way in and it blew off when I wasn't looking, went back but couldn't find it. So I took a chance and WOW, Yamaha had them new for less than I paid for one used on e-bay so I ordered a new one. Still have it. Took me a long time to find the passenger controls for the sound system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted April 16, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2012 Don, That kit that you won was missing the pliers, wasn't it? But, the tire gauge was a plus. My question: What specific size sockets and wrenches were included. I think I have a complete tool kit for my 1990 (except I don't have the air pressure gauge), but I would like to hear what was in your kit to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted April 16, 2012 Kevin, I think it had pliers, but let me look. I can also give you the full contents list. I know it had an adjustable wrench and six sockets, a socket wrench and short extension along with a lot of other stuff. will get back to you tomorrow sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstacy Posted April 16, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 16, 2012 Kevin, The tool kit from my 89 contains 6 sockets 19, 17, 14, 12, 10, 8 Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted April 16, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 16, 2012 Don, That kit that you won was missing the pliers, wasn't it? But, the tire gauge was a plus. My question: What specific size sockets and wrenches were included. I think I have a complete tool kit for my 1990 (except I don't have the air pressure gauge), but I would like to hear what was in your kit to compare. Ya, I would also like to know what a "complete" tool kit consists of. Thanks Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) Ok, here is what I got in the kit I bought recently: Venture Royal zippered bag with logo Yamaha Tire gauge, 0-40 psi with Yamaha logo on strap that holds down flap of black plastic slip cover. Says Yamaha on the dial face on bottom side. 6 3/8" sockets: 19, 17, 14, 12, 10, 8 mm Say Mitoloy on them 8" 3/8" ratchet (no id of any kind), and 3" extension (extension says Mitoloy) 6" long adjustable wrench single flat type Box wrenches of 27, 22, 19 mm all say Yamaha double end offset box wrenches of 17-14, 12-10 say Yamaha on one side and made in Japan on the other. spark plub socket, double hex ends no id or size of any kind Screwdriver handle (says made in Japan) and three inserts, two phillips (sm and large) and one flat these were rubber banded together, and the rubber band had mostly melted, could have been factory or added by previous owner. inserts have no id or numbers of any kind. three allen wrenches, 6, 5, 2 mm with size and KKT on the two smaller ones, the bigger one looks to have Loy on it after the size, but looks messed up. three double ended open end wrenches: 17-14, 12-10, 10-8 say Yamaha on one side One extension handle that will fit the adjustable wrench and the three flat box wrenches. No id of any kind All these parts look brand new, never used. zero corrosion. I got lucky! I understand I may be missing some pliers, if anyone knows of anything else missing, let me know. Edited April 18, 2012 by dynodon wrong size on ratchet and sockets, is 3/8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted April 18, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks for the inventory, Don. It appears that you have the identical kit as mine with the exception of the extra Allen wrench and the pliers. The pliers have red plastic coated handles and of very good quality and highly finished. I only have two Allen wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted April 18, 2012 Kevin, I think I got the socket set size wrong, it is 3/8" not 1/4" I fixed this in the listing earlier. I will just take the pliers from another kit I have and add to the kit I have, won't be red handles, but I like things to be complete! Thanks for the info. Not sure if 2 or 3 or more allen wrenches is correct. Maybe someone else could help us find out if they have other kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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