Piston installed backward from factory?

[Dryheatbob]

Hey all- just started going through my engine(Zeda firestorm 80). Took the head off to make sure the piston moved freely(it does) and it looks like the piston is backward. The arrow is facing the intake port and as near as I can remember the arrow is supposed to face the exhaust port, isn't it? Thanks for the help-

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

The arrow is different from different factories... It probably installed correctly, SO DON'T MESS WITH IT!!

& since you took the head off the engine, torque the head down to 12 ft/lbs... anything more will bend the head & cause low compression.

 

[Dryheatbob]

Lol- thanks. Torquing the head down was on my list of things to go through before firing it up. Appreciate the response!

 

[bairdco]

To be 100% sure, look into the ports. If you see the ring keeper pin, it's in backwards.

 

[Dryheatbob]

To be 100% sure, look into the ports. If you see the ring keeper pin, it's in backwards.

Pins aren't visible. Sounds like I'm good to go. Thanks.