The toolbox thread

[Maaknplan]

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

[Maaknplan]

 

My workshop

[The Ouzo]

Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.

Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by though

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.

[Long Wheel Base]

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?"

[WrightJnr]

Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.

Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by though

Agree, 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

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

Another essential tool for Japanese motorbikes, bikes and cars is a JIS screwdriver.

Worthwhile googling. They are difficult to come by though

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.

[BaGearA]

Okay so where would you typically find jis screws instead of philips screws?

[Kranswurm]

Okay so where would you typically find jis screws instead of philips screws?

Motorbikes

[WrightJnr]

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 !!!!!

[WrightJnr]

Motorbikes

Jap bikes specifically. My KTM’s were full of Torx.

[Mars1967]

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.

[Mars1967]

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.

[Chadvdw67]

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

[The Ouzo]

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.

[Kranswurm]

Jap bikes specifically. My KTM’s were full of Torx.

They are quite clever

Philips cannot be over tightened and will cam out

JIS can be tightened to your hearts desire

[Maaknplan]

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