Maaknplan Posted February 5, 2021 Share As does anyone who’s ever raced a motorcycle. One of my most favorite tools! And agree, so satisfying to use and see you perfect twisty work. Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by though Long Wheel Base and The Ouzo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maaknplan Posted February 5, 2021 Share My workshop Long Wheel Base, BuffsVintageBikes, gummibear and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted February 5, 2021 Share Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by thoughI learnt something today. Going to check an old "philips" driver I have at home. Its always my go to when I have a stuck "philips" screw. Somehow its the one driver I have that never cams out. ChrisF, BigDL and Long Wheel Base 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 5, 2021 Share I learnt something today. Going to check an old "philips" driver I have at home. Its always my go to when I have a stuck "philips" screw. Somehow its the one driver I have that never cams out.Me too. Never knew that. I am sure i have a few JIS bits.But I think I know why it's not very common."pass me the JIS please" "Can I borrow you JIS?" BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted February 5, 2021 Share Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by thoughAgree, Philips tend to not seat nicely due to the shallow nature of JIS. I dont have a complete set but got a nice one from an old Kawasaki under the seat toolkit which I have kept. (Although almost always forget to use) Edited February 5, 2021 by WrightJnr Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicycle Supply Chain Posted February 5, 2021 Share Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by thoughPark tool have one. They are a fantastic piece of kit. I have both the JIS and flat. Nice weight and knurled to make working when it’s oily easy. WrightJnr, splat, johnson and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted February 5, 2021 Share Okay so where would you typically find jis screws instead of philips screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 6, 2021 Share Okay so where would you typically find jis screws instead of philips screws?Motorbikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted February 6, 2021 Share Park tool have one. They are a fantastic piece of kit. I have both the JIS and flat. Nice weight and knurled to make working when it’s oily easy. TAKE MY MONEY !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted February 6, 2021 Share MotorbikesJap bikes specifically. My KTM’s were full of Torx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars1967 Posted February 6, 2021 Share This is probably the tool that surprised me the most. I bought it very cheaply at one of those china marts as part of a set. I was actually looking for a short 1/2 inch drive extension I wanted to sacrifice and was not prepared to use a Gedore extension. Nowadays this is the first tool I grab whenever I need to use sockets. As a matter of fact, it is now permanently living in my Gedore socket set. I find it extremely handy to use. It is quick to swap a socket from one end to the other when you need leverage or reach. Attaching a short extension to the short end gives you both reach and leverage. The knurled shaft makes it quick and easy to turn bolts or nuts by hand. I hardly ever use the ratchet now. Hairy, gummibear, Long Wheel Base and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars1967 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Most of the time I will buy a tool when I have a specific need for it. This little socket set was an exception. It is a 1/4 inch drive set. I thought I didn’t really need it when I bought it. Only after starting to use it did I realise how much I actually needed it. It is surprising how much I use it now. Especially working on bikes, lawnmowers etc. It also works great when undoing and tightening pipe hoses used mostly on cars and irrigation. No more struggling to keep the screwdriver tip located on a screw head that is trying its utmost best to rotate away from you. All I added were some hex bits. johnson, Hairy, BigDL and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Most of the time I will buy a tool when I have a specific need for it. This little socket set was an exception. It is a 1/4 inch drive set. I thought I didn’t really need it when I bought it. Only after starting to use it did I realise how much I actually needed it. It is surprising how much I use it now. Especially working on bikes, lawnmowers etc. It also works great when undoing and tightening pipe hoses used mostly on cars and irrigation. No more struggling to keep the screwdriver tip located on a screw head that is trying its utmost best to rotate away from you. All I added were some hex bits.That looks like a HEXA kit from Addendorf? I love those HEXA tools, really good quality and well priced Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Most of the time I will buy a tool when I have a specific need for it. This little socket set was an exception. It is a 1/4 inch drive set. I thought I didn’t really need it when I bought it. Only after starting to use it did I realise how much I actually needed it. It is surprising how much I use it now. Especially working on bikes, lawnmowers etc. It also works great when undoing and tightening pipe hoses used mostly on cars and irrigation. No more struggling to keep the screwdriver tip located on a screw head that is trying its utmost best to rotate away from you. All I added were some hex bits.I have what looks like the identical tools, just in a different box. Its my only socket set and works hard.I killed the 6mm allan socket on my pedals, but other than that every is still great.Picked mine up at a pawn shop probably 25 years ago. BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 6, 2021 Share Jap bikes specifically. My KTM’s were full of Torx.They are quite cleverPhilips cannot be over tightened and will cam outJIS can be tightened to your hearts desire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maaknplan Posted February 6, 2021 Share Okay so where would you typically find jis screws instead of philips screws?Most Japanese cars, bikes and Shimano. If the screw head has a dot alongside the cross it is JIS Edited February 6, 2021 by Maaknplan Hairy, johnson, BigDL and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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