CONNECTING ROD 09-18 KX450F, HOT RODS 8684 KAWASAKI, 56-859.HR

Hot Rods Heavy-Duty Connecting Rod Kit – 8684 is a high-quality replacement designed for Kawasaki KX450F models. Manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel and case-hardened to 58-62 Rc, this kit delivers superior strength and reliability under heavy loads. The advanced design minimizes high-rpm bearing race distortion, and the small end is double-drilled to provide additional lubrication and cooling for the wrist pin bearing.

The rods are double-forged for improved grain flow, shot-peened, and double-honed for enhanced durability. Each kit includes a rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

Features:

• Made from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel and case-hardened to 58-62 Rc.
• Strategically located side scalloping and vent slots to reduce high-rpm bearing race distortion.
• Double-forged for improved grain flow and dimensional consistency.
• Shot-peened and double-honed for superior strength under heavy loads.
• Double-drilled small ends for extra lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing.
• Silver-coated thrust washers and crank pin bearings for added lubricity.
• Complete kit with rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

Technical Specifications:

• Big End Bearing: 34x42x19.7 mm
• Big End Bore: 42.00 mm
• Big End Width: 19.97 mm
• Center to Center: 101.00 mm
• Pin Diameter: 34.00 mm
• Pin Length: 62.00 mm
• Small End Bearing: No Bushing
• Small End Bore: 19.00 mm
• Small End Width: 18.00 mm
• Washer Thickness: 1 mm

Cross-Reference OEM Part Numbers:

• KAWASAKI: 13032-0067

Vehicle Fitment:

• 2009 Kawasaki KX450F
• 2010 Kawasaki KX450F
• 2011 Kawasaki KX450F
• 2012 Kawasaki KX450F
• 2013 Kawasaki KX450F
• 2014 Kawasaki KX450F
• 2015 Kawasaki KX450F

Part Numbers:
56-2919.HR
56-859.HR