The impact screwdriver pattented by Vessel.
Every time the Phillips screwdriver you have been using for the last 30 years cams-out and ruins a perfectly good screw could have been avoided by using the proper tool, a JIS screwdriver.
The screw on our bikes are made with the Japan Industrial Standard (JIS) which in this case tries to avoid cam-out when a lot of torque is applied, the opposite of the Phillips standard.
For a very informative article on the subject of screw standards go to Instructable. For those who prefer to watch videos MC garage and a few others cover the subject.
There are many Japanese tool brands and even a few specialized in screwdrivers (VESSEL, ANEX, SUNFLAG,...). Curiously outside of Japan it was difficult to find JIS screwdrivers adapted for Japanese motorcycles.
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JIS Screwdriver Vessel Megadora Impacta
The Vessel Megadora Impacta main advantage is its internal impact sytem. When you hit the screwdriver with a hammer it will try to rotate 12 degree counter-clockwise to release the screw.
Here is the product video by Vessel
The Vessel Megadora Impacta comes in two sizes:
- + #2 for screws M4 and M5, in two length 100mm and 150mm
- + #3 for M6 and M8. This is the size we use the most.
Both sizes are needed for motorcycle repair. Do not try the #2 with M6 screws!