CONNECTING ROD 87-06 BANSHEE, HOTROD 8121 YAMAHA ATV

High-quality connecting rod kit designed for Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee models. Made from durable hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel, these rods are case-hardened and engineered to withstand high-rpm performance demands. Features include advanced side scalloping and vent slots for reduced bearing race distortion, double-forged construction for enhanced grain flow, and a shot-peened finish for superior strength. The kit ensures excellent lubrication and cooling through double-drilled small ends, with silver-coated thrust washers and crank pin bearings for improved lubricity. Supplied as a complete kit, it includes the rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

Features:

• Manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel, case-hardened to 58-62 Rc.
• Side scalloping and vent slots reduce high-rpm bearing race distortion.
• Double-forged for consistent dimensional stability and improved grain flow.
• Shot-peened and double-honed for increased strength under heavy loads.
• Double-drilled small ends enhance lubrication and cooling of the wrist pin bearing.
• Silver-coated thrust washers and crank pin bearings for added lubricity.
• Complete kit includes rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and thrust washers.

Technical Specifications:

• Big End Bearing (mm): 22x29x17
• Big End Bore (mm): 29.00
• Big End Width (mm): 16.98
• Center to Center (mm): 110.00
• Pin Diameter (mm): 22.00
• Pin Length (mm): 52.70
• Small End Bearing (mm): 16x21x22.5
• Small End Bore (mm): 21.00
• Small End Width (mm): 17.98

Cross-Reference OEM Part Numbers:

• Yamaha: 29L-11651-00-00
• 56-196.HR

Vehicle Compatibility:

• Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee: 1987–2006
• Yamaha YFZ350LE Banshee Limited Edition: 2003–2005
• Yamaha YFZ350SE Banshee Special Edition: 2006–2005
• Yamaha YFZ350SP Banshee 50th Anniversary Edition: 2006

Part Number: 8121

Dispatch Times

Local Stock: Dispatches in < 24 hours

Parts showing as available at our Warehouse in Gorey ship the same business day if ordered before 1pm. 

Supplier Stock: Dispatches in 2-4 Days

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OEM Special Order: Dispatches in 3-10 Days

This website does not have access to live stock levels from our OEM Suppliers. In most cases the parts will be available but in the case of backordered parts we will notify you. We receive parts from Yamaha in 3-4 days, All others including Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Polaris please allow 7-10 days for us to receive the parts. 

Delivery Times

Ireland & Northern Ireland:

1-2 Days using GLS/An Post

Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium:

3-5 Days using GLS/Fedex

Italy, Spain & Other EU Countries:

4-7 Days using GLS/Fedex