JIS Screwdrivers

Warren said:
Vessel makes very high quality JIS screwdrivers. I recently purchased their motorcycle repair Kit. A little pricy but probably the last set of screwdrivers you will ever need.

http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-tools/tool-sets/motorcycle-repair-kit/flypage_sku.tpl.html
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Thanks for the link!

I didn't need the impact or the stubbys, so I opted for this set:

http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/megadora/900-910/kit-7/flypage.tpl.html



I should have looked around before I finalized my order. I think I may get this too:

http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/screwdriver-sets/820fx-4/flypage.tpl.html

And for those really rusted in and 'it ain't gonna budge' screws:

http://www.vesseltools.com/gasoline-powered-tools/ted-270pfr/flypage.tpl.html
 
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My Vessel JIS screwdrivers are the only non-slotted screwdrivers I use on my Hondas and Toyotas. I think size 1 or 1.5 is the one I use most often. Occasionally I use the #2.:cool:
 
I ordered the JIS screwdrivers from one of the vendors who use Amazon. I got an email saying that my order had shipped yesterday. When I tried to track the package yesterday I learned that shipping information had been received by UPS, but the actual package was not yet in their hands. Today it has been received at the shipping point in the US and they're showing an expected delivery time of March 13.

I can hardly wait!
 
You have to be real careful of Amazon. It's full of Chinese counterfeiters. They change their store name when they get caught and it's business as usual. You almost have to read the reviews and comments since their product reviews come from all sellers of that product. Of course the knock offs are now being produced at the same factory as the originals.
 
Everything I've bought through Amazon has been as described. I'll be surprised if these screwdrivers aren't the brand and quality I'm expecting. I was just a tad surprised about the predicted 3-week UPS delivery.
 
When I ordered mine they said due to unexpected high demand for the motorcycle kit they had run out and were expecting a new shipment from Japan. I guess when you get publicity in two motorcycle mags your are going to get unexpected orders.
 
Time to resurrect this thread...if you look on Amazon, Ebay, Vessel, you name it, Jis screw drivers are very very expensive, for no reason that I can see. What works best for motorcycle types is one handle and 4 or 5 bits, maybe that go inside the handle, maybe that go in a little plastic holder... 0, 1, 2,3 and maybe 4. That is really all you need and maybe less. Japanese bikes/cars are sold around the world....so why wouldnt someone make this setup, or even just the bits, for $10? $2 apiece even???? I dont get it...I am going to look for bits again on the web......(I looked at the toolkit that came with my Concours and the #2 Jis looks lots more like a phillips than a Jis....)
 
I bought that Hosan set that Tim mentioned from Amazon back in February of ’13, after this thread told me that there were differences in Japanese and American cross-slotted screws. I wonder how many screws on my ’99 Connies would have still been original if the Kawasaki screwdrivers had been JIS instead of Phillips.
Like many other Concours owners, I replaced all my factory hard chocolate screws with stainless screws from Gary Murphy of Murpskits.com. They lasted for a long time, partly because they were made out of stronger metal, but, as I now know, also because the Phillips screwdrivers I was using with them fit in the same way that the JIS screwdrivers fit Japanese screws.
 
I bought that Hosan set that Tim mentioned from Amazon back in February of ’13, after this thread told me that there were differences in Japanese and American cross-slotted screws. I wonder how many screws on my ’99 Connies would have still been original if the Kawasaki screwdrivers had been JIS instead of Phillips.
Like many other Concours owners, I replaced all my factory hard chocolate screws with stainless screws from Gary Murphy of Murpskits.com. They lasted for a long time, partly because they were made out of stronger metal, but, as I now know, also because the Phillips screwdrivers I was using with them fit in the same way that the JIS screwdrivers fit Japanese screws.
 
I bought one JIS screwdriver from Vessel. It has a long shank and magnetic tip and has really helped a lot. Yes, it was expensive ($25) but I wanted one so popped for it. Hey, life is short so enjoy yourself!

In ref to those short tips that fit into one handle, I saw something like that at Lowe's in their tool dept before the holidays. It must of had 30-40 different tips and how someone would use even 1/4 of those tips befuddled me. :)
 
Phil,

On Amazon US the Hozan JIS-4 JIS Screwdriver Set is about USD $22 (EUR 21.20?) on Amazon France the same set is EUR 75? (USD $81.41) plus delivery.

Someone is having a giraffe!
 
John, could you buy from Amazon US and ship to France for less than the European Amazon price?
 
Motion Pro T-Handle Bit Driver with No. 1, 2 & 3 JIS Cross-Head Bits 08-0557

Amazon carries the above driver and bits that are good quality. Motorcycle Consumer News pointed these out to me.
The bits look to be available direct from Motion Pro. Search Motion pro.com

Brad
 
ARKNT said:
Motion Pro T-Handle Bit Driver with No. 1, 2 & 3 JIS Cross-Head Bits 08-0557

Amazon carries the above driver and bits that are good quality. Motorcycle Consumer News pointed these out to me.
The bits look to be available direct from Motion Pro. Search Motion pro.com

Brad
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OK, Uncle...I quit...I ordered the T-handle with #1,2, and 3. It is just very odd that someone doesnt sell a little plastic case with #00,0,1,2,and 3 in it....I will see if I can find at least a #0 bit....anyone want to buy a T-handle or trade for a #0 bit? LOL!
BTW, the correct link is
http://www.motionpro.com/
And yes, they sell just the bits...two pack for $3.50...but no #0 that I can see.....
Is the #1 and #2 the predominant ones we would find on our Japanese bikes?
Check out the shipping costs of this set.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vessel-B33-...975956?hash=item2360dd5f54:g:n2gAAOSwLzdWRH1a
I also I decided to try and cancel the T-handle and order this....easier to store on the FJR....errrr...I mean the NT....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RATCHET-BIT...170924?hash=item2a4e78dfec:g:a1gAAOSwpDdVa6wq
 
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