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Marque Remarks => Suzuki => Topic started by: Bruno1969 on September 06, 2013, 06:22:46 pm

Title: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Bruno1969 on September 06, 2013, 06:22:46 pm: Hi guys,

My 78 RM 400 broke its conrod - taking with it the brand new small end and piston naturally!. Replacement rod kits (either NOS or aftermarket) are extremely difficult to come buy and pricey.

A few of us in South Africa have sourced a company which is willing to make up a supply but in order to make it feasible there must be a decent amount of interest. Likely sell price is between 150 and 170 Euros.

Anbody in Aus or NZ keen to to take a couple?
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: oldfart on September 06, 2013, 07:20:41 pm: New Zealand people would source from here ;)
mailto:[email protected]
Richie makes KX and Rm rods
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 06, 2013, 08:28:18 pm: 78 RM400C has the same rod as a RM370.....like you say....hard to find and expensive...$300 to $500 just for a rod....when you can find one.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: VMX Andrew on September 06, 2013, 08:52:17 pm: Is the 78 model brand a desirable mount.
Cut off for pre 78s are a major killer over here in OZ...
Big difference between Evo and 78s, except for the Maico frankenbikes.
Next on the wish list..
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Bruno1969 on September 09, 2013, 03:17:38 pm: i didnt relaise that the 370 and 400 rods were the same! Learn something everyday!

Because of the way the classes are structured in South Africa, a 78 or 79 bike is quite desirable, fitting in, as it does, in the late part of the 75-79 group.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Mick D on September 09, 2013, 05:35:17 pm: I will firmly commit to one, but most likely two, I will need to check the second engine first.

Thanks for your enthusiasm on a possible easy solution Bruno 8)
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Mick D on September 09, 2013, 05:57:52 pm: woops, hang on.

Mine requirements are RM400T

Are they the same ???
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: oldfart on September 09, 2013, 07:21:07 pm: Same rod ;)

Part # = 12161-40400
Part Description = ROD,CONNECTING
Model Count = 2
RM400N 1979 417 RM400 OFF ROAD
RM400T 1980 417 RM400 OFF ROAD
I'm pretty sure there is a person selling rods on the net for Kx and Rm 400 ...... see if I can find it again.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: tony27 on September 10, 2013, 05:56:17 am: You're thinking Tri-mac machining in Auckland, sometimes lists on ebay & trademe
http://trimacmachining.com/gallery.html
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: KTM47 on September 11, 2013, 03:16:36 pm: Part # = 12161-40400
Part Description = ROD,CONNECTING
Model Count = 2
RM400N 1979 417 RM400 OFF ROAD
RM400T 1980 417 RM400 OFF ROAD

Quote from: tony27 on September 10, 2013, 05:56:17 am
You're thinking Tri-mac machining in Auckland, sometimes lists on ebay & trademe
http://trimacmachining.com/gallery.html

I contacted Richie at Trimacmaching. They make rods for RM 400 N&Ts

The part No for the RM 370 rod is 12161-41200. The RM 400C rod is same as 370 A&B.

Does anyone know the difference and can the 400 N&T rod be used.

Kevin
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: bazza on September 12, 2013, 04:30:18 pm: is rm and pe rod the same?
saw some one advertising Seadoo rod for PE400
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: oldfart on September 12, 2013, 05:07:25 pm: Bazza .... Rm 400 and Pe 400 rods are not the same. And yes the Sea doo 650 1997 Rod is the go with a few extra thrust washers each side on a Pe 400 ;)
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 12, 2013, 05:33:18 pm: Kevvy, RM370/400C is unique to themselves....do you need one?
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: JohnnyO on September 12, 2013, 06:14:28 pm: Quote from: Davey Crocket on September 12, 2013, 05:33:18 pm
Kevvy, RM370/400C is unique to themselves....do you need one?
I will probably need one..
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: KTM47 on September 13, 2013, 08:55:15 pm: What I am asking, is the RM 370 A&B and RM 400 C rods the same and then are the N & T rods the same. Trimac-machining make a rod for the RM400 N&T.

I have found one on eBay but I have become a bit suss about it.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 13, 2013, 09:06:12 pm: Kev, A/B/C rods are the same.......N/T rods are the same.....but not the same as the A/B/C.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Bruno1969 on December 04, 2013, 08:01:35 pm: Hi fellers

Have confirmation that the rod kits for the 370 A and B, and the 400 C models will be ready in a day or so. Looking at perhaps around the 150 Aus $ mark. Anybody keen? Send me a private message and I will set you up with the supplier.

Cheers
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: micko on December 11, 2013, 11:55:04 pm: PM sent,Cheers.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: micko on December 23, 2013, 01:08:08 am: Ended up 165 Euros for the rod (RM370),and 10 Euros postage.
Title: Re: RM 400 Rodkits
Post by: Lozza on December 23, 2013, 07:49:09 am: Went to Samarin ?