Driveshaft Circlip Size

[milesoffun]

Hi!

I managed to break the circlip that holds the driveshaft "together". I did get it out though

I can't seem to find it on the fiche - maybe it's called something else. Regardless, can someone let me know the size I need and a possible source for replacement.

The bike is a 1980 GL1100.

Thanks!

[ritalz]

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda ... ller-shaft
Item 26 looks like it could be the one 20mm.

[Old Fogey]

It's good practice to always renew circlips like that. Internal circlips are not so bad being under comprssion, but external have to stretch quite a bit to fit.

[milesoffun]

Sure looks like the one! Thanks for the assistance - just ordered - might should have ordered more! And the link was helpful. Last time I was needing parts Bike Bandit was still around

[CYBORG]

There are two of them on that shaft. the coupler on the other end is held on with one as well. might change them both if you had it apart

[Oldewing]

I always put in a new one


Mostly because I either bend the poo out of it taking it off, or it shoots a crossed the shop never to be seen again.

[pidjones]

Please make sure you use an external circlip. My Hunley build had two internal clips stretched onto it (both ends). It was a real trick getting them off!

[joecoolsuncle]

I always put in a new one


Mostly because I either bend the poo out of it taking it off, or it shoots a crossed the shop never to be seen again.

then you have to do a complete teardown because you cant prove where it is.....or is not!

[rcmatt007]

I always put in a new one


Mostly because I either bend the poo out of it taking it off, or it shoots a crossed the shop never to be seen again.

I have NEVER done thst