JIS vs Phillips head Screwdrivers -- a good read for anyone with an older Japanese motorcycle

[CS1983]

I'd post the article's contents, but it's got a lot of special formatting and pics. If anyone has an older Japanese bike they want to do some winter work on, might want to read the article first.

Quick primer:

JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screws look like Phillips, but they're not. If you've ever wondered why your screws were a pain and tend toward stripping easily, they just might be JIS.


"Phillips head screw (R) has rounded corners, supposedly designed so the screwdriver will "cam out" at maximum torque."

The author shows the history of JIS, their use, and what modern screwdriver bits are closest to them for the easiest fit. Hope this saves someone a headache.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...rivers-review/

[beast556]

Stop being a know it all

[Great-Kazoo]

Stop being a know it all

with only 433 post no less. Mutha Fooker

[CS1983]

Stop being a know it all

?

This is a hot topic every few months on a motorcycle forum I'm on when someone comes on wondering why they just stripped all their screws. Seems we have a sizeable contingent of bikers here, so figured it may be a useful article. Did I miss something?

[Great-Kazoo]

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This is a hot topic every few months on a motorcycle forum I'm on when someone comes on wondering why they just stripped all their screws. Seems we have a sizeable contingent of bikers here, so figured it may be a useful article. Did I miss something?

Yes....... Sarcasm ........

[CS1983]

Yes....... Sarcasm ........

Ah. If you have an article to help me catch it next time, I'd be appreciative.

[Great-Kazoo]

Ah. If you have an article to help me catch it next time, I'd be appreciative.

http://people.howstuffworks.com/sarcasm1.htm

[beast556]

Check out the experts thread. I was just messing with you.

[brutal]

I'd post the article's contents, but it's got a lot of special formatting and pics. If anyone has an older Japanese bike they want to do some winter work on, might want to read the article first.

Quick primer:

JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screws look like Phillips, but they're not. If you've ever wondered why your screws were a pain and tend toward stripping easily, they just might be JIS.


"Phillips head screw (R) has rounded corners, supposedly designed so the screwdriver will "cam out" at maximum torque."

The author shows the history of JIS, their use, and what modern screwdriver bits are closest to them for the easiest fit. Hope this saves someone a headache.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...rivers-review/

Same issue with vintage Japanese stereo equipment, but to a lesser degree as things tend to have only slightly less factory torque applied.

[BPTactical]

Reed and Prince for the win!