HOT RODS Connecting Rod Kit - Kawasaki KX500 [8148]

HOT RODS Connecting Rod Kit - Kawasaki KX500 [8148]

Manufacturer Part Number: 8148

Parts Unlimited Part Number: CR164

Product Type: Connecting Rods & Parts

Connecting Rod Kit - Kawasaki KX500

Details

• Material: 8620 Steel
• Riding Style: Off-Road
• Product Name: Connecting Rod Kit
• Engine Type: 2-Cycle
• Displacement: 500 cc
• Units: Kit
• Heavy-duty OE replacement connecting rods
• Certified 8620 AISI steel provides superior strength
• Crankpins are manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 and case hardened to level of 58-62Rc
• Features the latest in caged needle roller bearing designs for high rpm longevity
• Uniquely designed big end uses strategically located side scalloping and vent slots to minimize bearing race distortion at high rpm
• Small ends are double drilled to supply extra lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing, which is especially important when the piston crown is close to the wrist pin bearing
• Shot-peened to eliminate surface stress risers and to smoothly blend together the rod forging's radiuses
• Double honing produces an ultra-round bearing surface for reliability at high rpm
• Most rod assemblies are sold complete with rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing and silver-coated bronze phosphor thrust washers
• Made in the USA
• Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts.

Verified Fitment

• 2004 Kawasaki KX500
• 1992 Kawasaki KX500
• 1997 Kawasaki KX500
• 1991 Kawasaki KX500
• 1999 Kawasaki KX500
• 1989 Kawasaki KX500
• 1985 Kawasaki KX500
• 1987 Kawasaki KX500
• 1988 Kawasaki KX500
• 2000 Kawasaki KX500
• 2001 Kawasaki KX500
• 1994 Kawasaki KX500
• 1995 Kawasaki KX500
• 1990 Kawasaki KX500
• 2002 Kawasaki KX500
• 2003 Kawasaki KX500
• 1996 Kawasaki KX500
• 1998 Kawasaki KX500
• 1986 Kawasaki KX500
• 1993 Kawasaki KX500