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    #1

    gudgeon pin circlips

    Hi all.
    is it advisable to renew all 8 piston circlips even if 4 have not been taken out?
    thanks
    Andy
    8 valve gs750 1977
    andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine
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    #2
    I only replaced the four I removed and didn’t have an issue
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      #3
      thanks, did you find an alternative washer for the cylinder head that has the oil feeds?, seems expensive to get genuine washers ?
      andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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        #4
        The expense is worth it in the long run
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          #5
          ok thanks ill order them
          andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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            #6
            Originally posted by andyp62 View Post
            ..., seems expensive to get genuine washers ?
            Usually, it's even more expensive to NOT get genuine washers.

            That's because you will likely have to do it over, and get the genuine washers that you should have gotten the first time.

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              #7
              If the circlips have been undisturbed, they'll probably last for another 100k miles. Never be tempted to re-use any you've taken out, though.
              The copper washers on the oil-bearing studs are just that. I used the ones that came in the gasket kit, but really they're nothing special as far as copper washers go.
              ---- Dave

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                #8
                I think I know what you guys are talking about but had to look up the word gudgeon. Now I'm not so sure.

                gudg·eon1

                /ˈɡəjən/

                • 1.
                  a small edible European freshwater fish, often used as bait by anglers.

                  2.
                • ARCHAIC
                  a credulous or easily fooled person.

                Then I saw this:


                And now I'm really confused.

                Then I saw this:


                So I guess a gudgeon is a wrist pin. I think I got it.
                Rich
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                  #9
                  thanks i wont use the removed ones
                  andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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                    #10
                    yes i think the US call it a wrist pin
                    andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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                      #11
                      yes, i have ordered the genuine Suzuki part
                      andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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                        #12
                        thanks Steve, sent you an email
                        andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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                          #13
                          yes you are right, i have ordered the Suzuki parts
                          andyp, 1977 GS750B 8 Valve engine

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