Note
Connecting rod bolts and nuts are treated with an anti-rust solution which must not be removed.
Clean the connecting rod with high flash-point solvent.
Remove all bearings and inspect for damage, wear and any signs of deterioration and replace as
necessary.
WARNING
Connecting rod bolts and nuts MUST only be used once. If the bolts or nuts are removed or undone for any
reason, new bolts and nuts MUST always be used.
Reusing bolts can cause connecting rods and their caps to detach from the crankshaft causing severe
engine damage, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Fit new connecting rod bolts to the big end.
1.
Note
Ensure the piston is fitted correctly to the connecting rod.
If a previously run engine is being rebuilt, always ensure that the piston and connecting rod are
assembled in the same orientation as prior to strip-down.
Connecting rods may be fitted to the pistons either way around. However, ensure all three are fitted
facing the same way in relation to the piston. To aid correct assembly, the connecting rods have
assembly markers cast in to them, as shown overleaf.
Fit the pistons to the connecting rods (see Piston Assembly), ensuring the assembly markers will all be
assembled on the same side, when the piston arrows face the front of the engine.
2.
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Assembly markers
1.
WARNING
Avoid contact with the bearing surfaces of the bearing shells with engine components, tools, hands or
fingers. Damage to the soft bearing surfaces may result, leading to reduced engine life or severe engine
damage.
Select the correct big end bearing shells (see Connecting Rod Bearing Selection/ Crankshaft Journal Wear
Check).
3.
Fit the bearing shells as selected at step 3 to the connecting rod and big end cap and lubricate with a 50/50
solution of engine oil and molybdenum disulphide grease.
4.
Align the connecting rod to the crankshaft and fit the big end cap. Ensure the assembly marker on the
connecting rod and cap face the same direction.
5.
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