How to repair/refresh conrod 2005 650

Hello,

I am trying to do a refresh on my conrod. Having never done this type of work before, I am not sure what is involved. The manual lists part 82030015100 Conrod Repair Kit ($450). This appears to include an all new:

[I expect my terminology to be off, please correct me.]

-rod
-little end "sleeve"?
-big end Gudgeon pin/wrist pin
-big end bearing
-and a small circular part



Basically, I want to know if I need this whole kit, or if I can just replace the bearing and maybe sleeve? Please run me thru a breakdown of what I would require. BTW, I intend to get a local shop to do the work, but I need to know what parts to buy.

The manual says to:
-Check eccentricity of crankshaft journal
-Replace conrod bearing
-Check piston pin bearing

Thanks!

Hi Bush,

Thanks. Again, it seems weird to me that the rod itself has to be replaced... why is this? doesn't the bearing take the load (and wear), but the rod itself stays relatively untouched?

What would determine if the rod is knackered? Out-of-round on the journal faces?

Doing a "refresh/rebuild" just got 50% more expensive knowing that the entire "kit" must be purchased.

Is this an option? It is significantly less expensive:
Hot Rods, Inc.


http://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/hot-rods-connecting-rod-kit-8666.html

Edit: this won't work... for 525 EXC (wasn't thinking about stroke length). Anything similar?