This connecting rod kit is a newly manufactured replacement assembly for 1969-1975 Kawasaki H1-500 and 1976 Kawasaki KH500 street bikes. It is intended as an alternative to replacing the complete crankshaft and is supplied with one connecting rod, one crank pin, one big end bearing, one wrist pin bearing, and two thrust washers. The rod uses a more modern design with an updated wrist pin bearing, a large ventilation slot for cooling and lubrication, and an updated lower bearing cage with additional needle rollers. Detailed rod dimensions and measurements are available online with images.

Features

• Replacement connecting rod kit for Kawasaki H1-500 and KH500 models
• Intended as an alternative to replacing a complete crankshaft
• Modern rod design
• Updated wrist pin bearing
• Large ventilation slot for cooling and lubrication
• Updated lower bearing cage with additional needle rollers for durability
• Manufactured with modern materials and manufacturing techniques for OEM-equivalent fit and performance
• Suitable for vintage street bike applications
• Includes one connecting rod, one crank pin, one big end bearing, one wrist pin bearing, and two thrust washers
• Three kits are required for a full rebuild

Specifications

• VintCo Part Number: KR2042
• Connecting rod material: Forged steel
• Crank pin size: 6 x 20.5 / 22 x 51.8 mm
• Big end bearing size: 22 x 29 x 14.8 mm
• Wrist pin bearing size: 16 x 20 x 22.5 mm
• Thrust washer size: 22.25 x 37 x 1 mm
• Lower bearing coating: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Vehicle Fitments

• 1969 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1970 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1971 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1972 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1973 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1974 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1975 Kawasaki H1-500
• 1976 Kawasaki KH500