Parts Help KX65 Piston Install

[440racer]

I'm replacing the piston in my sons kx65 with a Wiseco piston.

I lost the clip on one side while trying to install it.

Any advice on where to get one or a substitute would be appreciated.

 

[IndyMX]

You didn't lose it down inside the crankcase did you?

Should be able to get a clip from a Kawi dealer.

 

[Jasle]

You can get replacement clips from whoever you got the piston from. Make sure you only use a wiseco clip. some different brand pistons have slight differences in the clip thickness and can pop out of the groove and give you a bad day.

 

[440racer]

thanks

yes. i will probably just contact wiseco for the clip and yes it may have gone down past the con rod & crank. i can't find it any where so i will probably split it to make sure. i had a rag over the crank but can't find the clip anywhere and i didn't hear it hit the concrete. i cant hear any scraping on the crank but the clip is so small it could just be laying on the bottom of the crankcase.

 

[IndyMX]

Turn it upside down, and give it a good shake!

 

[440racer]

Turn it upside down, and give it a good shake!

good idea! i'm so used to having bad luck w/this bike i just assumed I'd have to split it!

 

[IndyMX]

good idea! i'm so used to having bad luck w/this bike i just assumed I'd have to split it!

you might have to split it, but never overlook the easy & obvious fixes before going for the big stuff.