Tool kit

[Phyxius]

Have I gleaned a rumour of a Yamaha tool kit that came with, or was available for, the XS11? Or was I dreaming? If I wasn't dreaming, did they have different ones for different years? I'm looking for '79 SF in particular, and a possible place to start looking for it. Thanks in advance.

P.S. BikeBandit.com rules!! Just got my mid/final oil dipstick (easily amused, aren't I?), service was excellent, and shipping was amazing. Shipped Tuesday night (California), arrived Thursday morning (Michigan). Sweet!

[POOLBOY]

Bike Bandit

Properly named company. Anything they show as "original part's" are still available from your local Yamaha shop.The only difference is you will pay less localy,you are supporting your local shop, and you are not paying shipping cost.
My 2cent's worth.Been there, done that.

[nashville_bill]

Look on ebay for tool kits. I don't know if they are different for the year of bike, but I don't know why they would be.

[Jerry]

Yes, the XS/XJ came with a factory tool kit. Part number is 3H3-28100-10-00. I think it was the same kit for all XS/XJ1100s, as the part number above is off the XJ 'fiche. 2 items are/were available as separate items, 2H7-2015A-00-00, Gauge, Oil Level which is the gauge used to check middle and final drive oil levels. Other item was not used on the XJ or other models with 'short' (before the axle) mufflers: 3H3-2014A-00-00 Tool, Wire. This held up the rear suspension so you could remove the rear axle above the stock pipes. Was not in my XJ's tool kit but is on the microfiche.

Not at home to check right now, but tool kit included a pliers, screwdrivers, plug wrench, couple open-ended wrenches and maybe a few other items. It came in a plastic pouch with a snap-close flap. On the XJ the kit was stored under the seat.

[randy]

And I'd like to meet the man who can undo the rear axle nut with the factory tool kit!

On second thought, I'll meet him but I'd be cautious when shaking his hand!

Cheers,

Randy

[sidekick1975]

If you like I will sell you my set. Just email me.

kraftfive@earthlink.net

Sidekick
80SG

[Phyxius]

I appreciate the part number, Jerry. Bike Bandit shows it discontinued.

As for buying yours, sidekick, I'll have to take a rain check at the present, may be buying a new rear end first . Changing oil for engine, mid, and final, everything went rather well until I tried to pull the fill plug for the final. Can't get it out, so now she sits in the garage with no oil in the rear end. For my next trick, I may try to break off some exhaust bolts trying to put on a new exhaust. Maybe one day I'll be rich, then I'll sell all my tools and pay someone else to work on my toys for me. Must be time for a beer...........

[John]

Try heating the area around the fill plug with a propane torch. It won't get hot enough to melt anything, and may be just enough to break it loose. How about placing a punch in the recessed hex of the fill plug and striking it with a few hammer blows? If you have absolutly convinced yourself that you need a new final drive, I just happen to know where there is one available...
Also on the exhaust fasteners try heating the nuts with the same propane torch. There should be studs in the heads with a barrel nut with a 6mm hex opening. Soaking in some WD-40 or similar product would be helpful also. Sometimes instant gratification ain't all it cracked up to be. Patience my friend...

[Phyxius]

Thanks John. Don't mind me, just slightly bent out of joint at the moment. An evening relaxing in front of the tube and good night's sleep, and clearer thinking will prevail on the situation. I'll keep that final drive in mind, though.........

Besides, if the exhaust cooperates, I don't need oil in the rear to hear her run.

[Phyxius]

Update: Got the old exhaust off, no broken bolts . 3 actually came out with the hex nuts. Woulda been alot better if they had all come out, as the new head pipes are apparently off XS standard, which means they're 1/8" too long. Now I have to try to get the other 5 bolts out, tighten the hex nuts onto all the bolts and use them; or order a set of XS standard bolts; or take the new pipes to work and cut off the extra 1/8" (filing and polishing the new end, of course). The 'new' exhaust is a decent set, I'm gonna make it work . I refuse to be defeated!

[ratbyk]

Exhaust

Could you not simply add a couple of flat washers under the acorn exhaust nuts rather than start hacking at your new exhaust?
Ken/Sooke
78E Ratbyk
82 FT500 "lilRat"

[xswilly]

right now on ebay there is a toolkit
for an xs11
item #2471589549
right now it is 14.00
check it out

[Phyxius]

Can't do it ratbyk, the 5 bolts that didn't come out of the head are too short where they sit now. When I slide the exhaust collar up to bolt it up, the top of the bolt is flush with the top of the hole in the collar; I don't have any threads to start the acorn nut with. I'm gonna try to find some other nut that will thread onto the studs, then thread on the acorn nut, tighten the two against each other, and try backing them out that way. Sounds good on paper, anyway...........

Thanks for the tip, xswilly, I'll check it out.

[Phyxius]

Update: No cutting, and the old gal has a new set of pipes! Kinda fogged out the garage and half the house on the first run, oil on the y-pipes from the donor bike, been run twice since and no more smoke, so musta cooked her good enough. Small leak on the number 2 pipe where it goes into the y, have the bolt cranked down tight. Any ideas? Sure it won't hurt anything, but I know about it, so it's gonna bother me. Only thing that keeps me from taking her down the road is still no oil in the rear end. Will injecting through the drain plug work?

[mitch]

Chisle

Can you take a hammer and chisle and make a deep dent in the flange of the nut, then take the chisle and turn it so it will impact on the groove to loosen the nut. A couple good whacks and it should start, has never failed me yet but you will have to replace the bolt as it will be ugly......MITCH