MC65 Parts: Ridiculous prices

[bergerhag]

I was looking into shaping up the MC65, thought I'd start with a new piston ring. But I was in for a surprise.
The swedish importer lists the single piston ring at 753 SEK, thats more than $115
A piston is at more than $300. For a 45mm piston? Its a bl**dy moped engine. I can get an aftermarket 70cc/15hp cylinder/piston/head/gasket kit for less than that.
A stock cylinder/piston kit is at mind numbing $1077

WHAT!

I hate the thought, but I might have to go orange for my kid.

You gasser dealers on the forum, any comments/insights in this matter?

[Bearman]

import the stuff form america or somewhere. probably the same price if not cheaper. im ont sure on the exchange right for you guys. I'd rathe rimport than go orange buts thats me

[bergerhag]

Haven't found an online shop yet that stocks MC65 parts.

[JoshP]

Check with the boys over at GO Fasters. They are more than willing to help out any GG rider and very nice to deal with.

[Nick]

The engine is a Derbi, buy the parts from them. The GG part is a variation of the Derbi numbers and a Derbi dealer should be able to decipher it.

[bergerhag]

I have been down the Derbi path, its a dead end. The parts numbers in the gasgas parts list deciphers as 50cc parts at the Derbi end. So no luck there.

Maybe I should just shut up and pay up...