Manufacturer Part Number:
04.1950.3
Cross-Reference OEM Part Numbers:
Kawasaki: 13002-0009
Kawasaki: 13002-0016
Honda: 13111-MEB-670
Honda: 13111-MEN-730
Pin Specifications:
• Outer Diameter: 19mm
• Material: Case-hardened chrome steel
Engine Specifications:
• Honda CRF 450R/X/L/RL: 449cc SOHC/Unicam 4-Stroke — Liquid Cooled — 96mm × 62.1mm bore/stroke
• Kawasaki KX-F 450: 449cc DOHC 4-Stroke — Liquid Cooled — 96mm × 62.1mm bore/stroke
• Kawasaki KLX 450: 449cc SOHC 4-Stroke — Liquid Cooled
Notes:
• High-performance 450cc class engines — critical precision component
• Replace during top-end rebuild or when pin shows wear
• Always replace circlips when removing pin
• CRF-RL is the street-legal Rally variant — same engine internals
Function:
The piston pin (also called a wrist pin or gudgeon pin) is the hardened steel shaft that connects the piston to the connecting rod small end. It transfers combustion force from the piston to the connecting rod while allowing the rod to pivot as the crankshaft rotates. A worn, scored, or loose piston pin causes knocking noise, accelerated bore wear, and potential catastrophic engine failure.
When to Replace:
• During any top-end rebuild (piston, rings, cylinder re-bore/re-plate)
• When pin shows visible wear, scoring, discoloration, or blue heat marks
• When pin has measurable play in the connecting rod small end bearing
• Recommended every 2nd piston replacement even if pin appears serviceable
Installation Notes:
• Always replace piston pin circlips — never reuse old circlips
• Apply assembly oil or premix to pin before installation
• Ensure circlips are fully seated in their grooves — improper seating causes engine damage
• Verify connecting rod small end bearing condition before reassembly
• 450cc class engines produce significant forces — use OEM-spec torque values during assembly
• Warm piston gently before pin installation — do not force
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