CONNECTING ROD 10-19 YZ450F, HOT RODS 8694 YAMAHA

Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit for Yamaha YZ450F

This high-quality connecting rod kit from Hot Rods is engineered for superior reliability and performance in Yamaha YZ450F and YZ450FX engines. It is an ideal component for engine rebuilds, ensuring your motorcycle’s powertrain operates at its peak.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Kit: Includes all necessary components for a complete installation: rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.
• Premium Materials: Constructed from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel, the rod is case-hardened to a hardness of 58–62 Rc for exceptional durability and resistance to wear.
• Enhanced Strength and Durability: Features double-forged rods to improve grain flow and maintain precise dimensional accuracy. The connecting rod is also shot-peened and double-honed to increase its strength under demanding load conditions.
• Optimized Lubrication: The small end of the rod includes double drilling for enhanced lubrication and cooling of the wrist pin bearing, extending its service life.
• Reduced Distortion: Strategically designed side scalloping and vent slots help to minimize high RPM bearing race distortion.
• Superior Longevity: Silver-coated thrust washers and crank pin bearings provide enhanced lubricity and contribute to increased component longevity.

Technical Specifications:

• Big End Bearing Dimensions: 34mm (diameter) x 42mm (outer diameter) x 20.9mm (width)
• Big End Bore: 42.00mm
• Big End Width: 20.98mm
• Center to Center Length: 103.00mm
• Crank Pin Diameter: 34.00mm
• Crank Pin Length: 60.80mm
• Small End Bore: 18.00mm

OEM Cross-Reference:

• Yamaha: 33D-11651-00-00