I'm sure every M20 owner who has replaced his drive side main bearings will have cursed the circlip used by BSA which is difficult both to remove and replace.
A 'straight fit'modern replacement with 'eyes' for circlip pliers is available however.
They are American but should be obtainable through any good bearing factors.
Part number is NI300-0200....Ian
I bought some of these circlips on Ian's recommendation. Brilliant idea! Likewise get "modern" clips for that bearing in the chainwheel on QD crinckle hubs. The cost is negligible compared to the hassel of the originals.
Cheers
Pete