smokin_blue wrote on 02/01/10 at 03:13:17:The suzuki tools are pretty straight forward. Most should be able to be machined by a machinist. The key will be matching the metric pitch with usually larger than standard diameters which will require setting up the metric change gears on the lathe to turn the threads (rather than just buying a tap). Most specialty tools can be made. I have done many for my suzukis over the years. One key difference will be whether there is a need to for any hardened surfaces. Many times the suzuki tools might be case hardened but that is so they stand up to the repetitive use in a dealership shop. A few might require case or through hardening just to have the physical strength and hardness to work but I have found that is somewhat limited and can be designed around using hardened fasteners or pins in appropriate places.
What I mean to say is...do I need to use the suzuki special tools (reamers specifically) or are they just branded versions of general machining tools? If I need to use the suzuki tools where in the world do I find them?
The shop has metric reamers and my friend didn't seem at all concerned about doing what Im asking.
edit - Been looking all day online for tools. I was able to find the 12.3mm suzuki reamer and an aftermarket 7mm reamer thats intended to be used in place of the suzuki 7mm reamer. I cannot find the handle for the reamers though. It seems the handle is discontinued/unavailable/obsolete (depending which site i looked on). Also found the guide installer and attachment. I have yet to find the guide remover although I have found some inches, but I dont know what size I need as im going just by the PNs in the clymers. In any case my question still stands....is there something special about the design of the suzuki reamers that makes it necessary to use them as opposed to the reamers at the machine shop?