89 Elite R - my first build

[89eliteR]

Got some more stuff done, well sort of. I got the front plastics back on, blinkers wired back up, and shes lookin good in black



I didn't bother putting the floor back on yet until i put the motor back in and got all the linkage back on it. speaking of motor i did get the jug off, getting the piston off is another story.



now i was following the wiki and it says remove the circlips. How in the world do I do that. I see and indent on each side of the piston which i assume is space to get at the things, but my needle nose plyers do not do the trick. Any suggestions?

[swimmingfree]

the rest pin keeper i pull then with a small scrue driver i have pull then with a ice pick as well .. the hard part is not having then fly a way and get lost ... dont let the bottom of the piston hit the crank or block you will put a crack in it and not see it till your riding it and blows
swimmingfree


By freeswimming at 2011-08-23

[evilone]

now i was following the wiki and it says remove the circlips. How in the world do I do that.

I use a small pick to pop them out, make sure you replace with new.

[Mystic]

I have always been very successful with needle nose pliers, get a firm grip on it by way of one of the small indentions then twist, you may bend it a little but it can be straightened out. You only need to remove one then if the wrist pin doesnt come out easily you can take an extention from a small socket wrench and tap it out with that. good luck

[evilone]

you may bend it a little but it can be straightened out.

It can be straightened out? You're not recommending reusing a circlip are you?

If so that's some terrible advice!! I've seen enough messed up cylinders due to reusing circlips.

[Mystic]

I am saying it is possible. I have NEVER had a circlip to come loose ever. I do admit that some things I do are not for everyone.

[89eliteR]

Well i found a small pair of needle nose pliers and got the clip out. The wrist pin was fussy coming out, but I pushed it out with a flat head screwdriver. Now with a full BBK, would It come with a replacement pin? Or do I reuse the original one?

[89eliteR]

you may bend it a little but it can be straightened out.

It can be straightened out? You're not recommending reusing a circlip are you?

If so that's some terrible advice!! I've seen enough messed up cylinders due to reusing circlips.

Those spikes in your avi, are they actually the valve stem covers used on tires? I seen the tire ones and wondering if they could be substituted. My original ones are looking crusty.

[Mystic]

generally a big bore kit comes with everything you need

[veedubh20]

Once the piston clips are out, spray lube oil wd40. use a small deep socket, tap out a piston pin.. Tap light n light with a small hammer.

[89eliteR]

So I got my first part in the mail, a new lighter air filter so I don't need to wire it to the carb. there are 2 parts to it so I'm wondering if it I can get away from using the foam cover for the foam filter.

with cover:



Without cover:

[89eliteR]

It fits great on the stock carb

dont mind the pretty flowers



and without the ugly fuzzy thing

[evilone]

Those spikes in your avi, are they actually the valve stem covers used on tires?

No, these spikes are the same thread as the original nuts and bolt right on.

[89eliteR]

Those spikes in your avi, are they actually the valve stem covers used on tires?

No, these spikes are the same thread as the original nuts and bolt right on.

Know of any where online where I could acquire those? I'm missing the top one as it is, and the other 2 are quite rusted.

[89eliteR]

Quick question:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Honda-Spree-Elit ... _500wt_922

I wanted to pick up this kit, it is made for a spree but i think my engine is the same af05, just looking to see if this would be a good investment.