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paul G:

--- Quote from: thegreatpan on January 20, 2019, 06:21:51 PM ---+1 for what Bryanj  said, I have never worked on anything more frustrating than that little circlip!

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+ another on that as I am just finding out >:( >:( just sent for another set of Circlip pliers with long thin blades. If they still don't fit I will be taking the grinding wheel to them ;) ;)
Brian,
            Is there any spec on the correct ones for the job.

mattsz:

--- Quote from: Athame57 on January 20, 2019, 02:51:04 PM ---What I have on my handlebar is the aftermarket one from DS, it is fine, the whole unit goes straight on and it is cheaper than replacing the just the piston kit for the original that you have to tinker about fitting.

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Athame, are you referring to the whole pattern handlebar part, reservoir and all?


--- Quote from: Bryanj on January 20, 2019, 05:43:21 PM ---Seal kits are OK but stripping the master without correct circlip pliers is just about impossible

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I removed that circlip without pliers - just a pick tool hooked into one of the holes. However: I doubt I would have been able to do it if the clip hadn't been properly stuck in place by corrosion.  Instead of just spinning in its slot, it curled its way out - bent beyond use, but reuse was never part of the plan!

kevski:
If the cylinder has never been apart before the chances are the inside is corroded, so best option is to replace the whole set up, if you want to keep it original you can get the cylinders relined at past past in Norfolk, they do a top job.

Bryanj:
Even the genuine Honda tool was a swine to use but did actualy work. I think there is a pic in the workshop manual.

Trigger:
A engineering spring divider works a treat  ;)

Like these >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAITHFULL-SPRING-DIVIDER-Various-Size-Dividers/351442168611?epid=22012050740&hash=item51d395eb23:m:mzYvPfI0beyBs9WpJDtlisQ:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true

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