The Honda 24311-881-D70 Shift Rod (UL) is a genuine OEM component designed for BF8 portable outboard motors. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation. Confirm part number 24311-881-D70 against your motor's serial number in the fitment table before ordering, as Honda periodically supersedes parts at specific serial breaks.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this Shift Rod (UL) matches the original part exactly in geometry and specification, so it functions as intended in the BF8 shift linkage.
- Positive Gear Engagement — a correctly functioning shift rod translates handle input cleanly into forward, neutral, and reverse gear selection; a worn or bent rod introduces slop and missed shifts that can leave you stranded on the water.
- BF8 Fitment — built specifically for the BF8 portable outboard motor; verify your motor's serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct rod for your unit.
The shift rod is a mechanical link in the outboard's shifting system, connecting the gear-shift handle to the gearcase shift mechanism below the waterline. When the operator moves the shift lever, the rod transmits that motion downward through the motor leg to engage forward or reverse gear. A shift rod that is bent, corroded, or worn at its connection points causes vague, notchy, or incomplete gear changes — and in severe cases can prevent the motor from engaging a gear at all, making controlled maneuvering impossible.
Part Details
| Part Number | 24311-881-D70 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shift Rod (UL) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Outboard Motor | BF8 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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