Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
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Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
What's the right size screwdriver for pilot jets in Mikuni carbs, the one I used to use is fecked and I thought I'd buy the right size this time instead of a generic small screwdriver.
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
I got impatient (as per usual) and ordered a Draper set of screwdrivers off Amazon, reduced from £40 to £25, so I'll have yet more screwdrivers in weird sizes I never use
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
If you have lots of screwdrivers and grinding wheel then you can have the exact screwdriver you need, assuming it's a flat tip.
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
Dad_morti has this set, and the flat blade in it is the only screwdriver I've ever used which actually fit the slots in the jets on a CB-1 and a CBR900.
The blade is unusually narrow for how thick it is, and it isn't tapered as much as usual.
Maybe this is another of those things where having a Japanese screwdriver to work on a Japanese screw is actually really useful?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VESSEL-P ... SwsRVcI3Gs
The blade is unusually narrow for how thick it is, and it isn't tapered as much as usual.
Maybe this is another of those things where having a Japanese screwdriver to work on a Japanese screw is actually really useful?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VESSEL-P ... SwsRVcI3Gs
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
Bought one, it's on it's way from Yokohama, don't care if it fits or not, it's pretty, it's a tool and it's from Japan.
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
Not from that link I hope .Julian_Boolean wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:15 pm Bought one, it's on it's way from Yokohama, don't care if it fits or not, it's pretty, it's a tool and it's from Japan.
Amazon do them cheaper and with next day delivery
And cheaper still on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VESSEL-Ball- ... 1195.m1851
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
Hope you enjoy itJulian_Boolean wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:15 pm Bought one, it's on it's way from Yokohama, don't care if it fits or not, it's pretty, it's a tool and it's from Japan.
On the off chance you don't yet have a Japanese "+2" screwdriver, it's going to become your new favourite tool for master cylinder caps, fairing screws, handlebar switches, carb servicing, etc.
It's also a handy size for most under seat toolkits.
Meh, so I didn't spend time searching out the cheapest link - not sure it's worth a disgruntled post for £3 difference.
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Re: Correct screwdriver for pilot jets?
The ebay one is the one I bought, didn't think to look on AmazonMrLongbeard wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:38 pmNot from that link I hope .Julian_Boolean wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:15 pm Bought one, it's on it's way from Yokohama, don't care if it fits or not, it's pretty, it's a tool and it's from Japan.
Amazon do them cheaper and with next day delivery
And cheaper still on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VESSEL-Ball- ... 1195.m1851
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