February 15, 201016 yr hello, can anyone advise me where to get a con rod kit for a silver engine RL250 beamish . have tried one suzuki dealer with no luck, and four other suppliers of pattern parts. two of the suppliers had con rods but both turned out to be the wrong part when delivered (very annoying!) somewhere in the south east of england would be best so i can drive there and see if the part is correct before i pay .(and can avoid the messing about involved in returning parts) alternatively would any body know if the TS250 or TM250 from the early 1970`s (or any other models) use the same con rod ? this would give me another option to try when looking thanks in advance for any help dave
February 15, 201016 yr Gday, according to my cross reference the 74 RL uses a 12161- 30200 Rod, same as a TS 250 69-74 model, and a 72-74 TM 250. The 75 RL uses a 12161-16400 rod, same as 72-75 TM 250, and TS 250 71-81 (up to an X) 250. It looks a bit like there was supercession there. I Dunno if the Beamish's used a different rod. Pro-X have a sizing chart in their catologue and Im sure they would make a rod that fits. Cheers, Stork
February 15, 201016 yr Author thanks Stork , for that information, it will give me some more options to look for. i am not sure the exact year of this beamish , from what i have read about them they are not an easy bike to date . I think it could be between 74-78 thanks dave
February 15, 201016 yr Contact Jim who runs the Beamish Owners Club. http://www.beamishownersclub.com/_sgg/f10000.htm He also posts on here so he may see your question anyway The silver engine was based on a TS engine so I'd guess the rods are the same. There are some on ebay USA.
February 15, 201016 yr one advertised on ebay - not sure if it's the right one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Con-Rod-Kit-SUZU...=item3359940eba good luck Tony
February 15, 201016 yr If you are struggling obtaining a genuine Suzuki con-rod it may be worth trying Kevin Breedon Racing, I have found them really helpful. Accurate measurements or sight of your existing rod may be required but definitely worth a try. http://kevinbreedonracing.co.uk/index.htm
February 25, 201016 yr The engine for the silver engine Beamish came from the 1974 or 1975 Suzuki Exacta RL250L or M model, no con rod modifications whatsoever. Crooks Suzuki will almost certainly have one and if not Steve Driscoll should as I sold him one a few months ago. http://www.beamishownersclub.com/_sgg/m9m3_1.htm
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