The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.

Piston Ring/Groove Clearance Standard:
Top 0.03
0.07 mm (0.0012
0.0028 in.)
Second 0.03
0.06 mm (0.0012
0.0024 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.17 mm (0.0067 in.)
Second 0.16 mm (0.0063 in.)
Piston Wear Inspection
Piston Ring Groove Width InspectionStick Coil Primary Peak Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal).
Do not remove the spark plugs.
Connect the ECU to the harness.
Measure the primary peak voltage as follows.
Install the new spark plug [A] into each stick coil [B], and
ground them onto ...
Rear Frame Front Removal
Remove:
Rear Frame Rear (see Rear Frame Rear Removal)
Rear Fender Front (see Rear Fender Front Removal)
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A]
Rear Footpeg Bracket [B]
Rear Frame Front Bolts [C]
Left Rear Frame Front [D]
Remove:
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A]
Rear Footpeg Bracke ...
Storage of Removed Parts
After all the parts including subassembly parts have been
cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth
or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign
materials that may collect before re-assembly.
Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious acci ...