TK22 Needle Jet Retainer Screws

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TK22 Needle Jet Retainer Screws

01 Aug 2015 20:48

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To avoid stripping out these screws do not use a phillips screwdriver.

A 1/8 slotted screwdriver works fantastic here.

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Re: TK22 Needle Jet Retainer Screws

01 Aug 2015 21:41

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Should never use a Philips on any screw on a Japanese bike. The screws are JIS and can easily be wrecked by a Philips screwdriver .

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Re: TK22 Needle Jet Retainer Screws

01 Aug 2015 22:12

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TexasKZ wrote: Should never use a Philips on any screw on a Japanese bike. The screws are JIS and can easily be wrecked by a Philips screwdriver .

Correct, however JIS screwdrivers often cannot be sourced locally. I have only seen JIS bits, and there's no way a bit holder handle will fit into TK22 throttle slides.

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Re: TK22 Needle Jet Retainer Screws

02 Aug 2015 05:29

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I've used my long Phillips screw driver on carb screws for years. It's the case bolts that it won't fit.
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Re: TK22 Needle Jet Retainer Screws

02 Aug 2015 06:15 - 02 Aug 2015 06:16

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They are readily available online. For the larger sizes, a Phlllips can usually be modified to work,

www.kzrider.com/forum/21-tools/598060-jis-screwdrivers#672883

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