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Marque Remarks => Kawasaki => Topic started by: Maicoman on March 26, 2014, 01:03:53 pm

Title: KX 500 Conrod
Post by: Maicoman on March 26, 2014, 01:03:53 pm

I'm looking for a conrod assembly to suit an 83/84 KX 500. Both Vesrah and Pro-X list a rod kit that will fit 1983-2004. Though if you cross reference a 2004 conrod through Kawasaki it only suits as far back as 1992. Correct me if I'm wrong but how can an aftermarket rod suit such a large range of year models when clearly according to Kawasaki there is a difference in cranks. Looking for some verification from anyone who has used an aftermarket conrod.

Title: Re: KX 500 Conrod
Post by: Rookie#1 on March 26, 2014, 01:55:59 pm

Quote from: Maicoman on March 26, 2014, 01:03:53 pm

I'm looking for a conrod assembly to suit an 83/84 KX 500. Both Vesrah and Pro-X list a rod kit that will fit 1983-2004. Though if you cross reference a 2004 conrod through Kawasaki it only suits as far back as 1992. Correct me if I'm wrong but how can an aftermarket rod suit such a large range of year models when clearly according to Kawasaki there is a difference in cranks. Looking for some verification from anyone who has used an aftermarket conrod.

Have you got anyone to get onto the ProX suppliers and ask such question?

Title: Re: KX 500 Conrod
Post by: Tomas on March 26, 2014, 03:17:25 pm

It can simply be just a typo. Here are some conrod dimension  http://www.mitaka.co.uk/MDP.htm    As you can see KX 250 for example lists one con rod for all years. And it may just apply to KX 500 as well. What can change over years is crank shaft dimension (O/D etc) but rod may stay the same.

Title: Re: KX 500 Conrod
Post by: Maicoman on March 26, 2014, 06:59:12 pm

Thanks for the replies and information. I will try to contact the suppliers directly and see what I can find out.
Cheers Brooksie.

Title: Re: KX 500 Conrod
Post by: Dave Mc on August 25, 2014, 08:39:31 am

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1984-Kawasaki-KX500-KX-500-Crankshaft-Ahrma-Vintage-MX-CALVMX-/351150640622?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c2358dee

Crank assembly listed on ebay.

Title: Re: KX 500 Conrod
Post by: Maicoman on August 26, 2014, 07:50:20 am

Thanks for the link Dave. I have managed to source a half used Versra kit because the seller had already taken out the big end bearing and pin which I already had. After pulling apart my spare crank which seemed ok I found small grooving on the inside of the bearing surface on the rod and a few other marks. I'm a little dubious on 2nd hand crank assemblies. You really don't know how good a crank is unless you press it apart. Facing a similar scenario with my PE 400 crank.