VHM Connecting Rod Kit for KTM EXC, SX, XCW 125, 150, HUSQVARNA TC, TE, TX 125, 150 and GAS GAS EC, MC 125, 150 2016-2026

The VHM CRK1502 connecting rod kit is designed for KTM EXC 150, SX 125, SX 150, XCW 125, XCW 150, HUSQVARNA TC 125, TE 125, TE 150, TX 125 and GAS GAS EC 125, MC 125, MC 150 from 2016 to 2026. The connecting rod links the piston to the crankshaft and takes the most violent loads in the engine. Its big-end bearing and crank pin wear over the hours: play at the big end is the warning sign of a failure that can wreck the whole engine.

Specifications

• Brand: VHM
• Manufacturer part number: CRK1502
• Engine: 2-stroke

When to replace it?

• Vertical play at the big end at top dead centre.
• Side play out of tolerance, signs of overheating (bluing).
• Vibration and dull noise from the bottom end.

During a bottom end rebuild, at the intervals in the service manual, and without delay as soon as play appears at the big end.

Fitting tips

1. Replacing a connecting rod means pressing the crankshaft apart and then realigning it: with a dial indicator, you check the run-out, i.e. the deviation in rotation measured at the end of the shaft, which must stay within a few hundredths of a millimetre at most. Leave this job to a properly equipped workshop if you don't have a press and a truing stand.
2. Replace the crankshaft bearings and oil seals at the same time.
3. Check the big-end side play after assembly.
4. Close up the engine with a complete engine gasket kit and tighten to the manufacturer's torque.
5. Check the gearbox bearings, then fill up with fresh oil and fit a new spark plug.

Why VHM?

Since 1995, VHM has been designing racing engine parts for two-strokes: cylinder heads with interchangeable inserts, combustion chamber inserts, crankshafts and connecting rods. A specialist brand, used to fine-tune an engine's power without transforming it.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Crankshaft bearings and seals : see the selection
• Complete engine gasket kit : CENTAURO · TECNIUM
• Gearbox bearings : HOT RODS TBK0018 · HOT RODS TBK0102
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · MOTUL 800 1 L
• Spark plug : NGK 2707 · NGK 90908

Frequently asked questions

Can I fit the connecting rod myself?
Yes, if you have a press and a crankshaft truing stand; otherwise, an engine workshop can do it for you.

What else should I plan for?
The crankshaft bearing and seal kit, the complete engine gasket kit, the gearbox bearings if required, engine oil and a spark plug.

Compatibility

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

Fits:
GAS GAS EC 125 2025
GAS GAS MC 125 2026
GAS GAS MC 125 2025
GAS GAS MC 125 2024
GAS GAS MC 125 2023
GAS GAS MC 125 2022
GAS GAS MC 125 2021
GAS GAS MC 150 2025
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2026
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2025
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2024
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2023
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2022
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2021
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2020
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2019
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2018
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2017
HUSQVARNA TC 125 2016
HUSQVARNA TE 125 2025
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2025
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2024
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2023
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2022
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2021
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2020
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2019
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2018
HUSQVARNA TE 150 2017
HUSQVARNA TX 125 2019
HUSQVARNA TX 125 2018
HUSQVARNA TX 125 2017
KTM EXC 150 2025
KTM EXC 150 2024
KTM EXC 150 2023
KTM EXC 150 2022
KTM EXC 150 2021
KTM EXC 150 2020
KTM SX 125 2026
KTM SX 125 2025
KTM SX 125 2024
KTM SX 125 2023
KTM SX 125 2022
KTM SX 125 2021
KTM SX 125 2020
KTM SX 125 2019
KTM SX 125 2018
KTM SX 125 2017
KTM SX 125 2016
KTM SX 150 2025
KTM SX 150 2024
KTM SX 150 2023
KTM SX 150 2022
KTM SX 150 2021
KTM SX 150 2020
KTM SX 150 2019
KTM SX 150 2018
KTM SX 150 2017
KTM SX 150 2016
KTM XCW 125 2026
KTM XCW 125 2025
KTM XCW 125 2019
KTM XCW 125 2018
KTM XCW 125 2017
KTM XCW 150 2019
KTM XCW 150 2018
KTM XCW 150 2017