ATHENA connecting rod kit for KTM EXC 125, SX 125, SX 150, HUSQVARNA TC 125, TE 125 and HUSABERG TE 125 from 1998 to 2016

ATHENA offers this connecting rod kit for KTM EXC 125, SX 125, SX 150, HUSQVARNA TC 125, TE 125 and HUSABERG TE 125 from 1998 to 2016. The rod passes the piston’s motion to the crankshaft. Its big-end bearing spins at very high revs and eventually develops play.

Why replace the connecting rod?

The benefits:

• Remove the play that causes noise and vibration.
• Make a high-hours engine reliable again.
• Cheaper than a complete crankshaft when the flywheels are good.

Why choose ATHENA?

Athena, the Italian manufacturer founded in 1973, is an original-equipment supplier to manufacturers such as KTM and Ducati: the same standards for your replacement parts.

When should you replace the connecting rod?

Unusual vibration, a deep knock that follows engine speed or play in the con-rod: the bottom end needs a rebuild.

The manufacturer publishes no hour interval for this model: have the con-rod play checked at every piston change. Cross-Mania guideline: rebuild the bottom end every 2 to 3 top-end rebuilds.

Specifications and fitting tips

• Displacement: 125 cm³, 144 cm³, 150 cm³
• High-quality, lightweight connecting rods
• Made from materials similar to the original part to ensure the same performance

Cross-Mania tip: Fitting requires a press and truing the crankshaft with a dial gauge. If you are not equipped, have it done by a workshop.

Also needed with this part

• Crankshaft bearings and seals : see the selection
• Complete engine gasket kit : MOOSE · ATHENA
• Piston : VERTEX 24243A · VERTEX 24419A
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3065 · LIQUI MOLY 1 L 3063

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
HUSABERG TE 125 2014
HUSABERG TE 125 2013
HUSABERG TE 125 2012
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2015
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2014
HUSQVARNA TE 125 2016
HUSQVARNA TE 125 2015
HUSQVARNA TE 125 2014
KTM EXC 125 2016
KTM EXC 125 2015
KTM EXC 125 2014
KTM EXC 125 2013
KTM EXC 125 2012
KTM EXC 125 2011
KTM EXC 125 2010
KTM EXC 125 2009
KTM EXC 125 2008
KTM EXC 125 2007
KTM EXC 125 2006
KTM EXC 125 2005
KTM EXC 125 2004
KTM EXC 125 2003
KTM EXC 125 2002
KTM EXC 125 2001
KTM EXC 125 2000
KTM EXC 125 1999
KTM EXC 125 1998
KTM SX 125 2015
KTM SX 125 2014
KTM SX 125 2013
KTM SX 125 2012
KTM SX 125 2011
KTM SX 125 2010
KTM SX 125 2009
KTM SX 125 2008
KTM SX 125 2007
KTM SX 125 2006
KTM SX 125 2005
KTM SX 125 2004
KTM SX 125 2003
KTM SX 125 2002
KTM SX 125 2001
KTM SX 125 2000
KTM SX 125 1999
KTM SX 125 1998
KTM SX 144 2008
KTM SX 144 2007
KTM SX 150 2015
KTM SX 150 2014
KTM SX 150 2013
KTM SX 150 2012
KTM SX 150 2011
KTM SX 150 2010
KTM SX 150 2009