YBR 125 Split Pin

[Huarachedevil]

I'm looking to buy split pins for the brake torque arm bolt. What size does it need to be?

And how do you remove the existing one? It's very well bent around the nut, and I've never removed one before.

Thank you

[ThatDippyTwat]

If it's a traditional one, straighten it with pliers and yank.

I'd replace it with an "R" clip/pin. you can get packs of multiple sizes for a few quid. They come in useful. Given the location, I'd suggest stainless ones.
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[jaffa90]

I use a screwdriver to lift the split ends then long nose pliers to make them straight then pliers to pull the pin out.
The ends may break off but you can still measure the thickness and length.

[Huarachedevil]

Hey, thanks for the replies.

Does the R clip offer the same protection? I'm learning maintenance from a very early stage.

In terms of measuring, I see that they are often 1/2mm apart, is it to a degree a common sense thing, insofar as as long as it isn't clearly smaller, it should be okay?

Great call with the stainless steel 😀

[ADSrox0r]

If an R clip is good enough for the rear wheel of a ZZR1400 I'm pretty sure a little Yibber will be perfectly safe.

https://i.imgur.com/ROUsWAj.jpg
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[ThatDippyTwat]

As said, they're used on much more powerful bikes. My VFR has some dotted around. Had them on a YBR when I had one. Much easier than piossing around with split pins. Just get a multipack and find ont that fits nicely.
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[Nobby the Bastard]

If you are too cheap to buy a pack of split pins or r clips, strip a bit of 240 volt wiring and cut off some of the earth wire.

Stick it through this one hole and then twist the two ends together.

You'd need to bw really cheap though... .
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[bikenut]

The fun really starts when the dam things are corroded in, and, when the remains of the pin is stuck in the hole.

Use some side cutters to "lever" out the pin, if its free in the hole.

The idea being, when the pin is free in the hole and the "legs" are straight ish, place the cutter blade across the "head" and squeeze enough to grip the head. Now using the ends of the cutter as a fulcrum against the nut usually, lever out the pin, usually in stages.

Remember to bin the pin immediately unless you want to find it in your rear tyre.

Motor factors, screw fix etc. but not halfrauds as they are toooooooooooooo expensive, will supply assorted boxes.
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[Fizzer Thou]

There are these https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cht396-151-piece-r-clip-assortment/

...or these... https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cht311-cotter-pin-kit/

On my FZR-R I use 'R' clips together with a small zip tye

https://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/WiNot_Rhencullen/Workshop/20150730_153901_zpsq5fqw91b.jpg~original
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[Huarachedevil]

[Huarachedevil]

[Fizzer Thou]

[Nobby the Bastard]

[ThatDippyTwat]

I'm going to go woth Nobby on this one.

If looking at it and looking where it goes doesn't tell you all you need to know... You're a fuckwit. Put down the tools. Go see your mechanic. I normally champion home servicing, but not if you're mechanically inept, and you do sound it.
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[bikenut]

we all started somewhere, maybe he's a little paranoid or what ever, a manual would help him.
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[Huarachedevil]

Thanks for the kind words 😂

Split pin removed with the help of pliers, R clip fitted in its place. Magnificent. Just pulls off with the pliers too. Split pin got a bit messy and tricky to remove so will look to avoid them in future.