Connecting rods may be fitted either way around. However, make sure all three are
fitted the same way.
5. Lubricate the piston, small end and gudgeon pin with a 50/50 solution of engine oil
and molybdenum disulphide grease.
6. Align the small end in the connecting rod with the gudgeon pin hole in the piston
and fit the gudgeon pin.
Failure to use new gudgeon pin circlips could allow the pin to detach from the piston.
This could seize the engine, resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
7. Fit new circlips on both sides of the gudgeon pin ensuring the circlips are correctly
fitted in the grooves.
8. Position the piston ring end gaps as follows (piston viewed from above, triangular
mark facing forwards).
Piston Ring End Gap Locations
1. Top ring
2. Second ring
3. First steel oil control ring
4. Oil control ring expander
5. Second steel oil control ring
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