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JIS/JICS screws for master covers

Started by Tuned forks, July 04, 2019, 07:49:33 PM

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Tuned forks

I am going to order those screwdrivers from McMaster Carr that one of the members posted a link to.  Sorry, I've forgotten who you are.  Anyway, I find that a stubby screwdriver works best for my master cylinder cover screws.  Longer screwdrivers hit the windscreen.  So, in addition to a set of normal length screwdrivers I'd like to get one stubby to fit the master covers.  Does anyone know what size the master covers screws are?  Either #1 or #2.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

aviationfred

Quote from: Tuned forks on July 04, 2019, 07:49:33 PM
  Does anyone know what size the master covers screws are?  Either #1 or #2.

Joe



The OEM master cylinder cover screws are a #2 JIS screw.


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

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2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

balky1

Buy the Allen screws and you don't need to think about those screw drivers. Great thing especially because those srews like to get stuck because of the interaction with brake fluid. We have the right screw drivers in Europe, but nonetheless these Allen ones are much better alternative.


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

PaulG

Quote from: balky1 on July 05, 2019, 01:41:04 AM
Buy the Allen screws and you don't need to think about those screw drivers. Great thing especially because those srews like to get stuck because of the interaction with brake fluid. We have the right screw drivers in Europe, but nonetheless these Allen ones are much better alternative.

Ditto on that one, for clutch and brake m/c.   :good2:
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CutterBill

Quote from: balky1 on July 05, 2019, 01:41:04 AM
Buy the Allen screws and you don't need to think about those screw drivers.
Except that you still need the JIS screwdrivers for every other screw on the bike. If you are going to work on the bike, you must have the correct tools.
Bill
Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old.

Current Stable:                                                     
FJ1100                                              
FJ1200 (4)
1999 Yamaha WR400 (street-legal)
2015 Super Tenere
2002 Honda Goldwing

red

Joe,

You can get JIS Apex-style bits, three sizes for US$5.  A common Apex bit holder lets you use a ratchet wrench or manual impact screwdriver with the bits.

https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/jis_cross_head_screwdriver_tips/4102/283408
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Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

balky1

Quote from: CutterBill on July 17, 2019, 11:15:32 PM
Quote from: balky1 on July 05, 2019, 01:41:04 AM
Buy the Allen screws and you don't need to think about those screw drivers.
Except that you still need the JIS screwdrivers for every other screw on the bike. If you are going to work on the bike, you must have the correct tools.
Bill

True. I haven't given it much thought since we don't have such problems. Just focused on the master cover screws in my reply...


FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

FJ Flyer

A set of JIS screwdrivers is definitely worth the cost.  Wish I had gotten a set years ago.
Chris P.
'16 FJR1300ES
'87 FJ1200
'76 DT250

Wear your gear.


RPM - Robert


CutterBill

Just my opinion, but I think a screwdriver with interchangeable tips is a great idea for your travel kit. In your shop... not so much. For me, I don't want to spend time swapping out tips or hunting for the correct size; I want to simply grab the correct screwdriver and go. Time is money. I like to work as efficiently as possible.

Your mileage my vary.  :drinks:
Bill
Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old.

Current Stable:                                                     
FJ1100                                              
FJ1200 (4)
1999 Yamaha WR400 (street-legal)
2015 Super Tenere
2002 Honda Goldwing

RPM - Robert

All three ends hold a tip. So no need to swap. Don't even need to waste time picking up or looking for a different screw driver.

ZOA NOM

Quote from: RPM - Robert on July 18, 2019, 09:28:19 AM
All three ends hold a tip. So no need to swap. Don't even need to waste time picking up or looking for a different screw driver.

Now THAT'S efficient. 
Rick

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