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Title: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: VladTepes on Tuesday, 03 September 2019, 08:17 PM
A really good basic explanation of JIS screwdrivers in here too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKZVc4JRY4A
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: Notty on Tuesday, 03 September 2019, 09:06 PM
Excellent - really enjoy this guys reviews  :)
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: Mister Fishfinger on Wednesday, 04 September 2019, 08:40 AM
+1 for the JIS screwdrivers. They'll change your life for the better.
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 05 September 2019, 02:42 PM
Anyone know a good source of JIS screwdrivers in Aussie land?
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: black14 on Thursday, 05 September 2019, 03:04 PM
Got mine from Amazon Mike - eBay has them too - Vessel brand, with the impact drivers. Bloody awesome piece of kit!
You can buy individually or in a set.
:hat:
:cheers:
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: grog on Thursday, 05 September 2019, 07:03 PM
Agree, JIS are great. So is Vessel.
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 05 September 2019, 09:47 PM
Was thinking of getting these - what's your thoughts guys ?  :)
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 06 September 2019, 12:18 AM
Quote from: Notty on Thursday, 05 September  2019, 09:47 PM
Was thinking of getting these - what's your thoughts guys ?  :)

These may be cheaper for the same thing?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-7036-JIS-Screwdriver-Set/dp/B07CT3BTM4/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=53558913979&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpcCUw--55AIVyrTtCh0UYAH8EAAYAiAAEgJNL_D_BwE&hvadid=259070443652&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006518&hvnetw=s&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2671253507768341775&hvtargid=kwd-331763811274&hydadcr=29382_1700898&keywords=jis+screwdrivers&qid=1567693063&s=gateway&sr=8-5

or these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Screwdriver-JISPH1-Japanese-Standard-Screws/dp/B07DPSDQMD/ref=sr_1_14?adgrpid=53558913979&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpcCUw--55AIVyrTtCh0UYAH8EAAYAiAAEgJNL_D_BwE&hvadid=259070443652&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006518&hvnetw=s&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2671253507768341775&hvtargid=kwd-331763811274&hydadcr=29382_1700898&keywords=jis+screwdrivers&qid=1567693063&s=gateway&sr=8-14
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: Notty on Friday, 06 September 2019, 02:18 AM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Friday, 06 September  2019, 12:18 AM
Quote from: Notty on Thursday, 05 September  2019, 09:47 PM
Was thinking of getting these - what's your thoughts guys ?  :)

These may be cheaper for the same thing?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-7036-JIS-Screwdriver-Set/dp/B07CT3BTM4/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=53558913979&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpcCUw--55AIVyrTtCh0UYAH8EAAYAiAAEgJNL_D_BwE&hvadid=259070443652&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006518&hvnetw=s&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2671253507768341775&hvtargid=kwd-331763811274&hydadcr=29382_1700898&keywords=jis+screwdrivers&qid=1567693063&s=gateway&sr=8-5

or these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Screwdriver-JISPH1-Japanese-Standard-Screws/dp/B07DPSDQMD/ref=sr_1_14?adgrpid=53558913979&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpcCUw--55AIVyrTtCh0UYAH8EAAYAiAAEgJNL_D_BwE&hvadid=259070443652&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006518&hvnetw=s&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2671253507768341775&hvtargid=kwd-331763811274&hydadcr=29382_1700898&keywords=jis+screwdrivers&qid=1567693063&s=gateway&sr=8-14
look the same Dave except the ones I saw were impact drivers, they turn 12 degrees with each tap. :)
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: Andre on Friday, 06 September 2019, 04:31 AM
Quote from: Notty on Thursday, 05 September  2019, 09:47 PM
Was thinking of getting these - what's your thoughts guys ?  :)

You get 2 (PZ2, PZ3) Pozidriv
and 2 (2, 3) POSSIBLY JIS

I say possibly JIS because it is not clear from the info and pics!

These guys here are quite a bit clearer but these are not Impacta (still Vessel though): https://ruggedroads.co.uk/epages/00cbb604-5d1c-407e-8207-580e14387ec5.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/00cbb604-5d1c-407e-8207-580e14387ec5/Products/%2212705/6/8%22 (https://ruggedroads.co.uk/epages/00cbb604-5d1c-407e-8207-580e14387ec5.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/00cbb604-5d1c-407e-8207-580e14387ec5/Products/%2212705/6/8%22)

Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: Mister Fishfinger on Friday, 06 September 2019, 07:56 AM
Without wishing to be rude to someone's favourite tool, there's a world of difference between Laser and Vessel. I've got various Laser tools and they do the job but they are cheap. Vessel on the other hand are proper Japanese gear and you'll know as soon as you get them in your hands.

Yes it's a little bit more money but not a lot. Worth it in my opinion.
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 06 September 2019, 08:16 AM
Thanks for the heads up Fishy & the endorsement of Vessel.  Always good to hear from first hand experience.
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: grog on Friday, 06 September 2019, 07:26 PM
Sunflag, Hozan and Laser also make great JIS drivers. All Japanese. The impact Vessel ticks my box, just a great idea.
Title: Re: Special Tools Every Motorcyclist Should Own
Post by: GSXKING on Friday, 06 September 2019, 07:28 PM
You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to tools  :boogie:, if you're a professional it's tax deductable  :salute: anyway. I'm an EX-Snap-on Tools Franchisee.  :notworthy: