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Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:26 pm
by pearljam724
I know there's a special name for the Phillips fasteners on the GT 750 engine cases. Can someone refresh my memory. Couldn't pull up anything in a search. Thanks
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:41 am
by GT750Battleship

Hi,JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) "similar" but different to Philips but this is why when you use a Philips screwdriver you tend to gnarl the head of the screw..because it's an incorrect fit,a set of JIS screwdrivers is a good investment if you own a Japanese bike

If you Google "the differences between JIS & Phillips" there is plenty of reading on the Web
Cheers,
Roger
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:30 am
by pearljam724
Thanks, Roger. I knew it was something like that. I kept remembering Jas. But, didn't think that was right. Does anyone happen to know what number bit works well on the Buffalo ? Here's a #2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vessel-JIS- ... 58a666b3c7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:00 am
by Suzukidave
GT750Battleship wrote:
Hi,JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) "similar" but different to Philips but this is why when you use a Philips screwdriver you tend to gnarl the head of the screw..because it's an incorrect fit,a set of JIS screwdrivers is a good investment if you own a Japanese bike

If you Google "the differences between JIS & Phillips" there is plenty of reading on the Web
Cheers,
Roger
http://www.rjrcooltools.com/jis.cfm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:57 pm
by jabcb
Rimfire Cycle Screws sells sets of 38 screws for the GT750 in either mild or stainless.
http://www.rimfire-eng.com/GT750_Ordering_Page.htm
For pics of their T250/T350 kit see:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4511&p=106966&hilit=rimfire#p106966
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:11 pm
by pearljam724
Thanks, for the links and help guys. I managed to get 3 out with an impact driver. 5 were stubborn as hell and I had to drill them out. The remaining screws I was able to remove by hand. It's all good now, including the polished shine on the covers. I've replaced with polished stainless allans.

Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:23 pm
by pearljam724
Jabcb, I finally got those RexCaunt coils wired and hooked up as of about a month ago. The bike fires at the slightest sneeze of a spark.

Something I did a little differently in reference to wiring them, turning coils around etc. to allow clearance of the radiator overflow tank. I used 90 degree female spade terminals instead. That allows enough clearance in between the terminal ends of the coils and overflow tank if someone wanted to turn them in a better direction. Having all the terminals behind the overflow tank protects them from falling off too.
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:09 pm
by jabcb
pearljam724 wrote:
Jabcb, I finally got those RexCaunt coils wired and hooked up as of about a month ago. The bike fires at the slightest sneeze of a spark.

Something I did a little differently in reference to wiring them, turning coils around etc. to allow clearance of the radiator overflow tank. I used 90 degree female spade terminals instead. That allows enough clearance in between the terminal ends of the coils and overflow tank if someone wanted to turn them in a better direction. Having all the terminals behind the overflow tank protects them from falling off too.
Would be interesting to see a pic of what you did.
Re: Can't remember name of engine cover screws ?
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:24 am
by pearljam724
If only I could.