Safe to use piston stops ?

[Chris0381]

I'll probably see about getting an impact wrench today, I read some people uses devices to stop the piston (commercial piston stops, a bolt with proper threads and rope etc) for on the road belt replacements; are these safe to use ? What would you recommend to take along to replace a belt out on the road ?

Would this tool work on the 2013 Super 8? It looks less damaging as I hate the thought of a chip or indentation on the top of the piston.

http://www.enviromoto.ecrater.com/p/5374715/naraku-variator-holder-tool-gy6-50

Actually this is the proper tool, I emailed Racingplanet and asked them if I can add it to my order that hasnt shipped yet.

http://www.racingplanetusa.com/variator-holder-blocking-tool-kymco-horizontal-p-256-1.html?cPath=2_21356_21372&sessID=4543f2535daada4a3c53e179cec01e87#.U7wLJ7Q0WSo

[zombie]

You dont need any of that crap. You CAN simply hold the Var or clutch bell.

For on the roar repair w/ simple hand tools a short piece of 5/16" rope in the plug hole does the trick every time.