Just a small correction. Japanese bikes have JIS screws, not Philips. Philips screwdrivers will cam out and ruin JIS screws so if you have a Japanese bike, its a good idea to have a basic set of JIS screwdrivers or bits. On a side note, you can use JIS in Philips screws without any issue, just not the other way around.
The vessel impacta is highly recommended for JIS screws. It fits the hand like a regular screwdriver but also does double duty as an impact screwdriver.
I just got a set a while back. Usually the JIS screws should have a dot on them to indicate that they are. That being said, most of screws on my bike can also be turned using a socket.
THIS. Esp if you work on older/vintage Japanese bikes, and do anything with the carbs, look for the little dot on the head of the screw... The JIS screws are made of metal that resembles room temp butter when turned with a philips, so the JIS is the correct tool for the job.
Came here to say this! JIS screws are much stronger than Pozudriv or Phillips screws, because the contact angle between the screwdriver and the bolt is not at an angle like others are, but perpendicular. If you put a lot of torque on it, the screwdriver will not be forced out. I recommend “Vessel” brand screwdrivers. They even sell normal screwdrivers with an impact feature, so you can hit the driver with a hammer. Next to this, old Japanese bikes in my experience used superior steel. I hardly ever come across bolts that won’t let go, except for when some idiot went at it with the wrong screwdriver.
guys, i work on scooter, and i would like to buy a torque wrench, i already got one, but this one is way too big, it goes from 10 lbs to 150 lbs, so a need one with less pounds to work properly on my scooter, can you let me know a small good quiality one?
Thumb Wheel Ratchet Park Three-Way Hex Wrenches Magnetic Parts Trays Pocket Telescoping Magnet Sticks Drilling Hammer for the Impact Driver Vessel JIS Screwdriver Spiral Brush for cleaning chains
When I first got my bike, I stumbled upon your video on how to clean and lube the chain and I've been subscribed ever since. Thanks for all your informative, knowledgeable, and concise videos!
If you damage a bolt head with a 12 point socket you either have a damaged head to begin with or you don’t know how to use a socket. 12 point sockets are far more versatile.
I just purchased the Motion Pro Cable Luber V3. All I can say is that I will never use another one of those cheapo cable lubers. The Cable Luber V3 works so well and can blow out even very stubborn blockages (I have never seen so much crap coming out of a well working cable). Absolutely amazing tool and no mess.
Dave, you have one of the best motorcycling channels on YT.. I've learned how to do a lot of things on my own bikes that have saved me quite a bit of money thanks to your videos, and I've bought several tools based on this video in particular. Thanks man!
You're not going to get great performance with a pancake compressor, then again you won't really have a ton of bolts to remove before the compressor can catch back up. Just don't plan on it working non-stop.
Good video but correction on 8:04 older Japanese motorcycles didn't use Phillips screws, they used JIS screws which look like Phillips but are not, hence the inaccurate statement "making them extremely hard to remove", that is usually the case when using the wrong tool for the job! =) The difference is significant enough to make most people strip the JIS screws if using regular Phillips screwdriver. If you do work on Japanese vehicles, I strongly urge you to get yourself a set of JIS screwdriver. You know you are dealing with a JIS screw if you see a dot on one corner of the X slot where the driver goes. Second point is using anti-seize on spark plug threads, this compound will increase the torque input due to decrease friction so even if using a torque wrench, you can very easily over-torque the spark plugs causing them to eventually fail or even worse, break and fall in the engine. So, if you have to use it, make sure to reduce torque rating by about 20%. I personally recommend using di-electric compoung at the end of the spark plugs where the wires connect instead to prevent contamination and corrosion.
bondhus t-handles. Had lots of success with their ball ends. If you're taking off the same bolt everytime like a fairing to lift the gas tank use the non-ball end.
Spoke spanner?, Spark plug swivel T socket?, Brake fluid drainer?!. 1/2", 9/16, 5/8, open ring spanners?, Tyer leavers?, Never rattle up on cast aluminum or aluminum for that matter.
Really useful video thanks. Glad you weren't full of sponsored products making it hard to depict actual truth from junk. I'm a newbie binge watching through videos and tips and tricks on maintenance and what starter bike to buy and why would be great. Thanks
una lasta thinga, on your torque wrenches HIGH QUALITY (greater than $150.00 preferably springless) torque wrench, also if its spring type dont forget to turn it back to 0 when your done. I prefer the SNAPON tech wrench even does torque angle but the are pricey, have the 3/8 and half inch they rock. Have the cheapest impact skrew driver you can buy been through many bits (never use a stretched bit or you will pay for it with die grinder time).
I have worked on motorcycles, go karts, boat motors, basically, any small engine known to man. As far as tools go, agree with you, the hand impact should be the FIRST tool you add to your box, and without it, you are screwed. PUN INTENDED.
Good flashlight and or a good mobile LED work light. Exactly though, can't work on what you can't see and most garage lighting isn't sufficient when working on the mid to lower area's of ones bike.
screw driver get a good set of JIS japanese industrial standard. they look like philips screw but they are different. and while you are there add a JIS bit set for your impact driver. you can easily recognise a JIS by looking at the head of the philips head bolt it has a dot stamped
Hi guys. thumbs up for such great and informative videos you put out there. I have a question not motorbike-related. at the end of your videos, you have a nice tune playing. can you put a link for it, please? I tried to shazam it and I couldn't find it on the net.
I'm using fzs motorcycle which I bought 8 years so in user manual they said we should unleaded gasoline only so what is this fuel in India called power or premium or extra premium..expalin brother
Damn I do need an air compressor.. I found out that a simple plastic sheet will go a long way in protecting the work area/tyre when lubing the chain. As can be seen in this pic bit.ly/2IrW8Wp Great vid as always, thanks for the info 👍
Very good but you forgot a set of Japanese DIN screwdrivers. Finally after decades I bought a set (Vessel). Put it this way....it's a life changing moment.
You lost me when you proclaimed you wouldn't use 12 point socket's because "they suck"..... You've clearly never been a professional mechanic or the Son or Grandson of one.
@@CanyonChasers I only use 6 point, and I use impact sockets rather than ordinary sockets, they work with a ratchet and of course with an impact driver.
+1 on the grease ninja, thing is a godsend. If you don't have a centerstand, get a piece of wood that's thick enough to get the bike upright. Soloing a rear stand, a challenge? No more.
Aside from checking/adjusting tyre preassure and chain cleaning/lubing I don't do any work on the bike myself. I have neither the knowledge nor a garage where I could do it. I leave everything else to professionals. It's not THAT expensive anyway when it comes to motorcycles. I will check out that grease ninja though.
These are great tool tips! The only thing I'd add (but is VERY expensive) is a hydraulic bike lift. LOL As I get older, I look less and less forward to crawling around on the concrete in my garage to work on my bikes. I just changed all the fluids and filters and plugs on my Gold Wing and crawling around on the ground basically sucks. Fortunately, I'm still pretty nimble for an old guy, but that doesn't make me any more excited about working on the bike while standing on my head in the garage. I have almost every tool you mentioned, but a few have escaped my list. I'm ordering them as soon as I'm done commenting! And now that fall is here, maybe I'll even be able to find some Loc-Tite and Anti-seize in pumpkin spice flavor! Thank you, Dave, for all of your great videos! I love the videos in the members area as well!! Great stuff! I have a LOT more confidence on my bikes since I started watching your channel years ago.
T Handle wrenches are great when applying torque, but when the torque is not needed the the rotational motion is very awkward. You may want to check Super T Handle with Metric Allen Set, compact with a unique spinning feature when torque is not needed.
Man o man......great info in all your vids.....getting back to riding after a 25 yrs gap.....all your information is really truly appreciated....great reminders and good procedures to eliminate those old poor habits that the brain unfortunately retains...yes very grateful for all your helpful..informative knowledge....thankyou veryuch
Dewalt jump starter the 1200, has everything besides a tank and a radio. Oh an a Moving blanket, probably the best investment for working on things, be comfortable. Dewalt battery drill/impact gun, Invest in a friend who's a mechanic that works for "the love of it" that owns a truck and ramps. Ride safe!
Great video. I have the same tools, some different manufacturers. No grease ninja. I use Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) head drivers. Someone sells a T bar with 3 hex shank socket ends and 2x #1, 2x #2 2x #3 JIS heads. Like your 3/8th T bar, used more than the screwdrivers. Please give a quick video on torque wrenches and the proper way to use them, including crows feet or stem head nut adapters. I'm seeing some serious mistakes on-line, in some how-to vlogs and it scares me. If people are routinely over torqueing things because they like to wrench but don't have a clue or any training, we end up with a lot of badly maintained or even deadly used bikes out there being sold to the unware.
Great video, proper tools, nice contrasting background, nice close ups on practical application. If there is a Ducati in your shop you must be good. My only suggestion would be to face the camera straight on, stop moving back and forth and use more hand gesturing I think it might be better. Ta.
Favorite: Harbor Freight's Earthquake XT, usually on sale for $99, the battery lasts for days, saves tennis elbow if you have a lot of wrenching to do. Bendable magnet pickup tool, if you ever drop a bolt into an inlet manifold, it could save you thousands.
Great information. For transferring fuel best to use a siphon hose. You dont need to bring the fuel over the shoulder. Just bring over a high chair and bring any type of fuel canister besides the fuel tank and just pump the siphon and you see fuel flow easily. The other necessary tools you will need are the front and rear bike stands, funnels (different sizes), rags, small plastic bags, etc etc.
Is there a good tool set, or set of tools, that you would recommend to carry with you on your bike at all times? What about a tire repair kit? Do you recommend slime?
You said dont buy cheap or you may ruin the fastener.... then you said Craftsman... (old CM yes, like really old, new CM is the utmost hrsht being made right now)
Yeah, thats super unfortunate, yeah? All my crafstman stuff is close to 30 years old. I hadn't realized how horrible it had become until about two weeks ago when I broke my buddies brand new ratchet almost immediately undoing a caliper bolt.
@@CanyonChasers yeah that is the good ol stuff. Ive been buying tools out of Germany for a while now, Geodore, Wera, Knipex to name a few. Def some of the best tools out vs the trash we have available here.
Wow wow wow, that was really really helpful and very informative. I didn't know and never heard of some of these. But I can definitely use a few of these.
Thanks for the list! I'm a new bike owner (and rider) so I'll be needing everything. :P Love the channel btw. I'm going back to watch all of your videos!
2 fuel related tools I use every week. I have no affiliation with them. California gas stations have the "condom" thing to trap fuel vapors. You have to hold the outer collar thing on the gas pump back with one hand while you fill a motorcycle tank with the other hand. If you don't pull the outer sheath back, the pump won't work (acts like you haven't put the fuel nozzle into your cars gas pipe). mccuff.com/ has a simple thing that helps you fill your gas tank so it shuts off when full. Never overfills and the fuel level is perfect for me every time. Didn't want to pay $20 but after using it - a bargain. Filling my bike is just like putting gas in my van. No muss, no fuss. Using it 5 years now. I keep a large can of fuel at my house so I can top off my motorcycle tank before a ride. The "Hopkins 10711 FloTool Gas Gauge Funnel" allows me to pour fuel into my tank with no concern of overflow - because an indicator "floats" up just as it is nearing full to let me know to stop pouring. The only issue for me was that the flow rate was restricted by a plastic screen at the bottom of the funnel. I drilled some holes in it and now it allows fuel to flow properly. On the JIS screwdriver issue - I have bought several of them in recent years and found them to be no different than a standard #2 phillips. Web Bike World has run 3 articles, the most recent one (2016) explains the issue www.webbikeworld.com/hozan-jis-screwdrivers-review/ Essentially the original JIS manufacturers such as Vessel have moved on to a different standard. If someone really has an issue they could try the screwdriver that came with the little tool kit on older Japanese bikes - although I must say my 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750 tool kit doesn't fit the screws on my master cylinder, or carbs, or intake manifold bleed screws any better than a craftsman #2 Phillips. I was searching for vintage JIS screwdrivers, then realized I have very few of those left on my bikes anymore. New bikes have moved on to hex head, and other non-cross head fasteners. Not an issue.
i agree/use almost every item here. But i can say this, i had that same exact air compressor. Although it's a good one, i have never successfully seated the bead of ANY tire. HD stock to Angel GT and Diablo/Corsas... It has the PSI but just always lost pressure just as the beads were getting ready. I ended up gettting a decent 6 gallon one for 220$ and have since had no issue! that little red one is great for its other uses though, i still use it for air tools alot.
My neutral switch needed replacing in 03 Dyna. Shop wanted 2 hrs to go through seat battery box, etc, but I cut down socket to fit over switch then drilled 2 holes in socket for using small bar to tighten ! Had neutral switch replaced in half HR!
I absolutely love T-handles. Ratcheting wrenches are so slow in comparison, I only use them for heavily torqued bolts. The Grease Ninja is a must buy as well. I would only add JIS screwdrivers for Japanese bikes, especially older ones, to use instead of Phillips screwdrivers: www.webbikeworld.com/jis-screwdrivers/
Would it be possible to get a suggestion or recommendation on which torque wrench to get? There are so many to choose from and there isn't a link provided above (in the video description). Thanks!
I used to always recommended Craftsman, but that doesn't work anymore. Home Depot Husky tools seem to be doing a good job splitting the difference between cost and quality, but I've not owned one to say for certain.
