• 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

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125-200cc Wiseco con-rod on 360...

That rod ran a little while after it was bent and rubbing the crank counter weight, it must have sounded like hell before it broke.
 
I had several (more than 10 by now) Wiseco and Hotrods Crankshaft failures in the last 3 Years- i would not recommend any of these parts for a rebuild anymore!
Usually they last for around 25hours (Motocross)
I would highly recommend to use OEM Parts or Mitaka or ProX Rods (Its strange- but the ProX Pistons are rubbish like the Wiseco Rods but Wiseco Pistons are good Quality)
 
Wow, that is not something I like to see.
I didnt even know Wiseco did rods for the 360.
I had the hardening flake on the big end of my original rod after about 7 years and its about to come due for replacement next year.
Ive been looking around for other options to original, but so far I have not been able to find much or get them to send it to NZ where I live.
I wont be getting a Wiseco rod now, thats for sure.
Hopefully you can rebuild yours with other parts available in Europe at a reasonable cost.
 
Miezie666 said:
I had several (more than 10 by now) Wiseco and Hotrods Crankshaft failures in the last 3 Years- i would not recommend any of these parts for a rebuild anymore!
Usually they last for around 25hours (Motocross)
I would highly recommend to use OEM Parts or Mitaka or ProX Rods (Its strange- but the ProX Pistons are rubbish like the Wiseco Rods but Wiseco Pistons are good Quality)
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I agree that Hotrods and Weisco crank kits are not good. I use http://www.mrcrankshaft.com/dirtbike.html Vince the owner uses the best parts and no Chinese bearings or rods. The sad thing is that the difference between a Chinese junk rod and a Jap OEM rod is usually about $8 yet the cheapo Hotrods and Weisco kits use Chinese. :doh:
 
I've had good luck with Pro-x rods, have one in my motor and have done several more since, no issues. Did a Honda CR125 motor for a fast guy. He provided me with a wiseco crank assembly. I advised against it. Motor lasted 4 hours and big-end blew at a scary time in a rythem section. He saw God, but luckily didn't meet him. It's just not worth it. Like Doug, I have had good luck with Wiseco pistons in 2stroke bikes.
 
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