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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: Cagedodger on June 06, 2012, 11:18:23 PM

Title: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: Cagedodger on June 06, 2012, 11:18:23 PM

Hi all.

Long time, no post. I've let my poor Connie sit for too long and I wanted to give it the proper treatment before getting back on the road. I figure it'll need a good carb cleaning and I figured now might be as good a time as any to finally get a Japanese Phillips screwdriver. Could anyone point me towards a good source for one? Preferably one that won't break the bank (or demand my unborns for shipping purposes)?

Bonus question, does anyone have a source for stainless steel socket cap screws to replace the OEM butter-screws?

Thanks all!

Title: Re: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: gPink on June 07, 2012, 04:08:08 AM

Try this.
http://www.ikaswebshop.com/jisphilips.html (http://www.ikaswebshop.com/jisphilips.html)

Title: Re: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: T Cro ® on June 07, 2012, 04:45:18 AM

www.mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com) can fill the bill on both counts...

http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-(japanese-industrial-standard)-screwdrivers/=hvec28 (http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-(japanese-industrial-standard)-screwdrivers/=hvec28)

If you plan on tossing the screws why bother with the JIS driver? I've never not been able to get stuck screws out with nothing more than a good fitting phillips and some PB-Blaster penetrating oil.


You can also buy the SS Carb Screws in kit form from our good friend Murph @ www.murphskits.com (http://www.murphskits.com)

http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_95&products_id=78 (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_95&products_id=78)

Title: Re: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: Cagedodger on June 07, 2012, 07:41:27 AM

Thanks guys.

I thought about skipping it and going with a regular #2, but I like to use new projects as excuses to get new tools. Even if it is only loosely validated.  :D

Title: Re: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: Daytona_Mike on June 07, 2012, 12:47:30 PM

Stock screws are not very good. Throw them out and get a set of S.S. screws.

Title: Re: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: redzgrider on June 07, 2012, 05:51:52 PM

I find a #3 Phillips works well sometimes on stock Japanese screws -- the extra grip at the edges can work well.

Title: Re: JIS screwdriver source?
Post by: emjayw on June 09, 2012, 11:13:57 AM

All of the stock screws on the fairing are #3 Phillips, not #2.  If you're "cammimg out" with a #2, try using a #3 and I think you'll be happy.  (Much cheaper too than a JIS driver)  Good, multi-tip models can be had cheaply at Harbor Freight stores.  I carry a short 4.5" handle along with a 3" #3 tip under the seat with the stock tool kit.  Haven't rounded out a single screw since I went to this setup.   Mike in TX