In the early 1990s, motorcycle enthusiast and graduate engineer Curt Leaverton was searching for replacement connecting rods for his vintage OSSA motorcycle. The parts, however, were expensive and difficult to locate as the bike was no longer produced. While on vacation, Curt's wife, Evelina, introduced him to a parts manufacturer who made OSSA connecting rods. Curt knew that other OSSA owners experienced the same frustration in locating the parts as he did, so he purchased an additional 100 connecting rods. When he got back he made two calls and sold them all. In addition to rods for vintage bikes, Curt and Evelina were convinced there was a need for modern motorcycle rods. Hot Rods, Inc. was born!

The company has since grown from its humble beginnings 12 years ago in a 10' x 10' room in his parents' basement, to the world's largest aftermarket supplier of cranks and rods. Today, the name Hot Rods, Inc. is synonymous with a reliable, convenient and affordable preference for replacing worn cranks and rods - with a growing product line of 100 different connecting rods and over 45 crankshafts.

As time went on, Hot Rods, Inc. continued to expand its product line by launching the first complete non-OEM crankshaft kit. These reliable kits make replacing worn cranks and rods affordable and convenient.