Circlips

[Scooby]

Ok need a tech bod here

The only thing holding me back from rebuilding my bike is piston circlips! I thought they would come with the new piston, but obviously not. I have been told never to reuse old circlips as sometimes they 'jump out', so isn't really worth the risk.

What I wanted to ask was, does anyobody know if piston circlips are all a standard size, or does it depend on the bike??? The reason I ask is that my Honda dealer won't have them in stock coz they have no NSR parts kept in stock at all despite the fact is specialises in Honda's. So if they're a standard size they probably keep them behind the counter, if not I will have to put up with a weeks wait Just thought I'd ask to see if anyone knew to save me a trip up there.......

Cheers,
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[Scotty]

well i would imagine there a standard size. but then again pistons can vary so why not circlips...
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Scott

[Scooby]

Because I am not sure if the pin that attaches the piston to the conrod is a standard size, obviously pistons can be bigger around the conrod but... oh i dunno... i'll wait for Keith or someone

Cheer anyway Scotty
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[Scotty]

well you could always try , and if your engine goes pop after a while you know there a different size........
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Scott

[G]

ring them?

[Scotty]

his not the voice of reason for notihng.
voice of bald git, muahahaha. god i feel like i'm 7
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Scott

[MarsBar]

It's really not worth re-using old circlips. If you decide to put them back in, they may come loose or even break into several pieces. Speek to B & J Bike Spares in Willenhall, West Midlands. They know their stuff and they stock these sort of items for Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, etc.

B & J Bike Spares - 01902 634654

I think they will do next day mail order aswell.

[Scooby]

They're thick as pig shit G, so even if I got through they wouldn't know 100%. Getting through in the first place is a different ball game altogether...
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[Scooby]

Thanks MarsBar, wil ring them tomorrow if Keith hasn't replied on here, or anyone else that knows for definite Think they'll be shut now...
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[Scotty]

He has a point, and even if they knew something its not the sorta thing there'll be able to tell you without checking
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Scott

[MarsBar]

Forget Honda dealer. Like I said: Speak to B&J Bike Spares.

[G]

well, it's probably too late now anyway

[McJamweasel]

Call Andys on 01782 818097 - they will know as they are a 125 specialist, especially the nsr. And they are open till 6.
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[G]

The parts shop in Reading is generally pretty good... they *do* know what they're talking about and seem to have a remarkable amount of stuff in stock (ie reeds and fork seals for my 91 NSR!)

[Kickstart]

Hi

Never reuse circlips, and they are not a standard size. I have had incorrectly supplied circlips jumps out and trash a barrel once, so I am bit wary of this.

Not only does the size of the gudgeon pin (wrist pin for any Americans reading ) vary between bikes (and so the overall size of the circlip), but the thickness of wire used for the circlip will vary, so using a stiffer circlip made out of thicker wire from another bike might mean that the circlip will not sit correctly in its slot in the piston. Same also for using original equipment Honda pistons or a cheaper non standard piston. Almost always a cheap aftermarket piston will come with the circlips, but probably not for an original Honda one.

Aprilia circlips are really stiff and strong and are absolute pigs to get into place. If the NSR ones are anything like as strong then be very careful (and I would be tempted to order a spare just in case one pings off somehwere). Put a piece of cloth over the hole in the crankcase so that if you drop the circlip it wont fall into the engine. Also if you know which side you are going to push the gudgeon pin in from it is easiest to put the circlip on the other side of the piston in place before you put the piston on the bike.

All the best

Keith

[Scooby]

Cheers Keith I will go and order them from my local dealer tomorrow if I can get up there (this is the only time I don't diss my m8s for buying cars, coz they can give me lifts to places when my bikes fucked )

Can't see them being expensive, but looks like my rebuild is postponed for another week or so. Life's a bitch, then one won't insure you on a blade at 17...
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[Kickstart]

No probs

[JimboJ]

honda (for me anyway) takes nomore than two days from monday to wednesday sometimes they forget some of it and i have to wait till thursday but not for a while
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[Scotty]

I found to get parts for my old honda was excellent. usually 24 hours.
48 hours max, couldnt be more happier with what they do.
Part from i probably pay it back in the parts...
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Scott

[tanner18]

dont use old cir-clips; like what was mentioned previously they have more chance of coming out.
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