Here is an assortment of tools not that likely to be found in the career powersports technician's toolbox. Some of them are factory tools, others are, like much of professional tooling, custom made or modified. But all are connected to assembling and tuning Honda carburetors.

1. Beginning from the left, the three tools grouped near the number "1" are modified Cal-Van automotive carburetor mixture screw screwdrivers. They have been reworked with the appropriate ends to service powersports engines having, in order, "D" shaped adjusting screws, somewhat accessible slotted adjusting screws, and lastly, the much less accessible adjusting screws.

2. Next (number "2") is a factory Honda carburetor synchronizing wrench, for synchronizing multiple carburetors having screw and locknut adjusters. This particular model tool has a CBX part number, and has been modified by having a T-handle instead of the less-handy dogleg handle. This is one of the slimmest and easiest to use synch tools around. I use it a lot.

3. Item number "3" is a 10" long 3/16" drill bit. This is used to remove the mixture adjustment screw seals on in-line four carburetors (particularly Suzuki) while they are still on the bike. Drilling the casting that holds the seal near its edge causes the seal to pop out. Works well and saves a lot of time, though it is a little "quick and dirty" and not a method I would use today. Try McMaster or Ace Hardware for these extra long bits.

4. The two objects numbered "4" make up a slide hammer (complete with hand-made, knurled brass weight) having a 1/4" sheet metal screw on its end. This is used to quickly remove the mixture screw seals on Honda (Keihin) VD series carbs, after carefully drilling the "manhole cover".

5. Item number "5" is a factory Honda float level gauge, actually made by Kowa, Honda's special factory tool supplier ages ago. Adjustable for various specifications, this exact same tool was also available from Harley-Davidson. Measures in millimeters.

6. The tools grouped in area number "6" are all carburetor synchro tools, for various models. The shop-made bent wrench works handily on some older Honda twins, the three others are factory Honda CB550, 650, and CB360.

7. Item number "7" is a special Snap-On screwdriver designed for older Honda carburetor mixture screw adjustment. Its light, delicate shape and feel make it ideal for carefully adjusting those mixture screws that are accessible on the sides of the carburetors.

8. Lastly, tool number "8" is a standard factory Honda 1980s era mixture screw adjusting tool. This one is unmodified and with its cable drive is now obsolete. It is available on the aftermarket however.