Has anyone ever installed a new piston ring(Teflon ring) on the stock Showa pistons (02 CR250)? It was looking a little worm on mine so I decided to replace it during a routine rebuild. The manual tells you to cut the old one off (which I have done already), but how in the world to you get the new one on? Are you suppose to cut the new ring (like the race tech piston bands) or leave it whole?
I have tried to slide it on in a hundred different ways without luck. The piston ring is a smaller diameter that the outside edges of the piston itself. (Imagine how a tire fits on the rim) I have already ordered a second new one becuase the first one is deformed from trying to install it.
Any help from the experienced would be appreciated.
I have tried to slide it on in a hundred different ways without luck. The piston ring is a smaller diameter that the outside edges of the piston itself. (Imagine how a tire fits on the rim) I have already ordered a second new one becuase the first one is deformed from trying to install it.
Any help from the experienced would be appreciated.