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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Stewy138 on May 26, 2009, 05:32:19 pm

Title: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: Stewy138 on May 26, 2009, 05:32:19 pm

Gidday,

I am chasing a conrod kit for my PE175C (78 model) - does anyone now of a supplier who does that (aside from Suzuki).

Thanks,

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: LWC82PE on May 26, 2009, 05:57:45 pm

its the same as all these models

Part # = 12161-41500
Part Description = ROD,CONNECTING
Model Count = 24
DS185C 1978
DS185N 1979
DS185T 1980
PE175C 1978 
PE175D 1983
PE175E 1984
PE175N 1979
PE175T 1980
PE175X 1981
PE175Z 1982
RS175T 1996
RS175X 1981
RS175Z 1982
TS185A 1976
TS185B 1977
TS185C 1978
TS185J 1972
TS185K 1973
TS185L 1974
TS185M 1975
TS185N 1979 
TS185R 1971 
TS185T 1980
TS185X 1981

and all TS185 ER models up to 2005 or when ever the last model was

you have several options

see your local dealer who gets parts from here
www.bbimporters.com.au

http://203.59.136.171/search/index.php?step=5&make=Suzuki&model=TS185&year=All&category=Connecting+rod+kit

3 brands. Pro X. Long and TKJR. Pro X and Long are made in Japan and both look of equal quality and compareable to OEM. im not sure about TKJR though as i havent used one of those or seen one in the flesh but if you ask me they all look like they are pumped out the same factory and just put in different boxes http://www.tkrj.co.jp/


or go to ebay to find a bargain
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=TS185+rod&_sacat=See-All-Categories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GOOD-PRICE-SUZUKI-PE175-DS185-TS185-CONNECTING-ROD-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem56312a8e5aQQitemZ370192059994QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-TS-185-Connecting-Rod-Replacement-Kit-from-Japan_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem19b000663cQQitemZ110326998588QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

plus theres plenty more

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: DR on May 26, 2009, 06:37:29 pm

mmm..a fairly comprehensive answer Leith..didn't know you even liked the PE's? :D

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: Stewy138 on May 26, 2009, 07:57:49 pm

Bloody heck - you ARE a legend, Thanks heaps Leith,

Andrew

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: Stewy138 on May 26, 2009, 08:11:04 pm

Leith,

I bought the kit from Thailand - seems very reasonably priced - hopefully here in time for CD6  :-\.  Thanks Mate !  ;D

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: PERM250 on May 26, 2009, 10:06:24 pm

stew138 i also got one from thailand and it still has not arrived it was pay for one on the 8th month last year i sent the guy emails and he never replyed to one read there feed back i left him bad feed back my ebay buyer is eggy59

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: lukeb1961 on May 27, 2009, 04:55:22 am

I have to ask - why?
I called a Suzuki dealer for a standard item, the price was fine, it arrived the next day...

Luke

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: DR on May 27, 2009, 12:11:24 pm

I think the Thai kit would have still worked out quite a few bucks cheaper Luke. A bit over $60au all up delivered to your door is probably cheaper than just the rod alone from Suzuki.

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: PERM250 on May 27, 2009, 10:07:13 pm

hey chris thats right price is about $80 differance but when you dont get it. that hurts

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: DR on May 28, 2009, 07:19:49 am

I've not had any problems with delivery or service from the Thai sellers Ed, usually the item arrives within 7 days :)

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: Stewy138 on May 28, 2009, 10:55:00 am

I did try Suzuki even though I was told it would be a "lot more if I bought genuine" by a bike mechanic.  Listed the parts in an email but no reply for a week so I got edgy (CD6 approaching faster than a speeding bullet) and took good advice from Leith.  As it happens the bike mechanic had sourced an aftermarket one for me for $200 - the Thai one was around $60 including shipping but I guessed it would take longer.  Hope it actually arrives !! :-\

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: LWC82PE on May 28, 2009, 01:07:16 pm

if you still need one BB importers in WA have them.

Title: Re: PE175 Conrod Kit
Post by: Stewy138 on June 03, 2009, 07:42:19 pm

The kit turned up yesterday from Thailand - quick service ! :)