7. CYLINDER/PISTON K-PIPE 125 PISTON RING INSTALLATION Install the piston rings onto the piston. Apply engine oil to each piston ring. · Be careful not to damage the piston and piston rings during assembly. Top · All rings should be installed with the markings Second facing up. Side rail · After installing the rings, they should rotate freely without sticking. Oil Ring · Stagger the ring end gaps as the figure shown. Side rail Install the piston, piston pin and a new piston "IN" Mark Piston Pin Clip · Position the piston "IN" mark on the intake valve side. · Place a clean shop towel in the crankcase to keep the piston pin clip from falling into the crankcase. Piston Piston Pin CYLINDER INSTALLATION Dowel Pins Install the dowel pins and a new cylinder gasket on the crankcase. Gasket 7-7