Final drive "o" ring no longer available ???

[Flounder]

So I am changing my tires and want to replace the "O" rings on the final drive splines. I ordered them last night and this morning I got an email saying that part# 91357-MBO-000-ring is no longer available. Is there another "O" ring that will work or a cross reference #? Is it a common size perhaps available at an auto parts store? Thanks for the help.

[SIR tricky]

The pic is from the 84/85 gl1200 parts list..

But this has the sizes of the Orings

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Maybe you can get them from here http://www.columbiaerd.com/metric_orings.php

[neoracer]

dont think its a common one found at auto parts stores but most likely a local bearing supply house should either have them or can order it for you (56.5 x 3.5 mm)

update your location with town and state

u might even have your local stealer do a nationwise search,another dealer may have one in their stock,my local dealer has found parts for me several times and even supplied their phone # so i could order direct from them

[old gold]

http://www.pivotworks.com/Components.asp...t=8&Page=2

O-Ring 56X60X2, Pivot Works P/N H-SE-099, Honda P/N 91357-MB0-000, USD2.49, shipping unknown, seller reputation unknown. Sellers description says it fits GL1200 and a bunch of other models. Good Luck

[85GL1200I]

there is a business in my little town called Allied Seals - I bet they could match it. Really nice guys up there. If you have no luck, you could send me the seal and I would try to get them to match it for you.

[admin]

So I am changing my tires and want to replace the "O" rings on the final drive splines. I ordered them last night and this morning I got an email saying that part# 91357-MBO-000-ring is no longer available. Is there another "O" ring that will work or a cross reference #? Is it a common size perhaps available at an auto parts store? Thanks for the help.

Perhaps it's just the part number that is obsolete. I have found that when I attempt to order a part using the part number from my own digital parts books that quite often the part numbers have been superseded by a later part number that makes my part number obsolete. When attempting to order a part make sure that the dealer has the latest numbers available so that when you place your order by part description you will stand a much better chance of getting a good part number that will make the item you want available to you. I was really baffled by this at first but now I understand a little better that recalls, updates and improvements by the manufacturer can render original part numbers obsolete so just make certain that you order using the most current part numbers.

[Flounder]

Thanks for all the info. and leads everyone. I will follow up and let you all know what I find.
Happy Thanksgiving.

[Flounder]

Just found this place http://www.theoringstore.com/ I ordered a 56x3.5 mm for $1.04 and $5.00 shipping. I don't imagine the .5mm difference will be an issue.
Oh another thing, I want to repack the wheel bearings but my Haynes manual says it's hard to remove them without ruining them. True? Also how common is the spun race problem I have heard about?

[Flounder]

http://www.pivotworks.com/Components.asp...t=8&Page=2

O-Ring 56X60X2, Pivot Works P/N H-SE-099, Honda P/N 91357-MB0-000, USD2.49, shipping unknown, seller reputation unknown. Sellers description says it fits GL1200 and a bunch of other models. Good Luck

Hey Purple, I don't know why they say a 56x60x2mm will fit our bikes when a 56.5x3.5mm is called for.
1.5mm smaller in thickness is substantial. Interestingly I just pulled everything apart this afternoon and they must have put on one of these 56x60x2 "O" rings cause when I laid both seals out on the bench I thought why is that one so skinny next to the other when they are both supposed to be 3.5mm thick?

[old gold]

http://www.pivotworks.com/Components.asp...t=8&Page=2

O-Ring 56X60X2, Pivot Works P/N H-SE-099, Honda P/N 91357-MB0-000, USD2.49, shipping unknown, seller reputation unknown. Sellers description says it fits GL1200 and a bunch of other models. Good Luck

Hey Purple, I don't know why they say a 56x60x2mm will fit our bikes when a 56.5x3.5mm is called for.
1.5mm smaller in thickness is substantial. Interestingly I just pulled everything apart this afternoon and they must have put on one of these 56x60x2 "O" rings cause when I laid both seals out on the bench I thought why is that one so skinny next to the other when they are both supposed to be 3.5mm thick?

I don't know why the vendor said the skinny ring would fit the GL1200. Was the skinny one leaking?

[wingandaprayer]

A Honda dealership parts person can take the original part number dimensions, and cross reference that "discontinued" part to a new part number if it has been used on a different Honda machine.

[Flounder]

Thanks wingandaprayer, I already ordered one from these guys http://www.theoringstore.com/ pretty nice store and they are happy to ship just one seal.
Purple, Yea it had a little grease slung around but not much.

[neoracer]

i've found that cheapcycleparts.com keeps up with parts superseded and dc'd better than most other sites

since o-rings are somewhat strechable that part # 31358-MG9-003 (50 x 3.5mm) may be usuable and is available and since you already have to order one for the other side of flange

[Flounder]

i've found that cheapcycleparts.com keeps up with parts superseded and dc'd than most other sites

since o-rings are somewhat strechable that part # 31358-MG9-003 (50 x 3.5mm) may be usuable and is available and since you already have to order one for the other side of flange

Actually I ordered the 50.5x3.5 so that's on it's way from the same place that said the other is out of stock. So I ordered one from the link I posted above that is 56x3.5mm which is only a 0.5mm stretch. Don't think the old girl will notice the difference.

[Flounder]

Just a follow up and a heads up for anyone who might be replacing these o rings.
The Honda part # 91357-MBO-000 that fits between the final drive gear and the spider is
56.5 x 3.5 and is what Honda micro fiche identifies. This was too big for the spider to clear and seat properly into the drive gear splines. The proper size is 56.5 x 2.0mm as mentioned previously in this thread. I wondered why the one I pulled off was so much thinner than it's replacement. I find it odd that the Honda part would be listed wrong. That's what I get for being a stickler and wanting to change o rings for good measure. Now I will have to wait another 3-4 days for the right one. Looked high and low for the old one but must have tossed it already.