Front forks

[deltarider]

All 500s K0-K2 had the long damper and this was screwed into the top bolt of the fork leg.

It was my concern that other readers that have an interest in the topic, could have drawn the wrong conclusion from that false statement. Hence my correction. I'd thought that was clear from the beginning. My apologies if that has not been the case. And with that I yield back. 

[oldboy]

Nothing on the log book and no Vin plate!!

[Nurse Julie]

Nothing on the log book and no Vin plate!!

Which wouls suggest it's a UK model CB500/4 K1.

[oldboy]

That's good to know. Just been going through the comparison site that somebody kindly put up and to my amazement most of the parts fitted are right for that model, which is a result!!

[Nurse Julie]

That's good to know. Just been going through the comparison site that somebody kindly put up and to my amazement most of the parts fitted are right for that model, which is a result!!

That's great. Just be mindful that the UK model CB500/4 K1 is unlike the same model for any other country / market. We have a UK K1 so if you need any reference photos, or detailed info just ask anytime.

[deltarider]

Today I removed the fork springs which measured 480mm in length. According to the manual they should be around 425 to 450mm. Plus also there is no long damper rod in these forks making me think there later forks. Would I be right in this assumption??

My guess is you have the same frontlegs that are on my CB500K2-ED*. Last time I had my springs out, they measured over 460mm. Also mine are the type legs without rods. So you just have the later model legs. That's no problem as long they are both the same. BTW, I have best results with fork oil wt 7,5, 140-145cc in each leg. If they are straight, I don't see any reason why they shouldn't work.
You may also read my post here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151936.msg1736598.html#msg1736598
* The US CB500K2-A still had the old rodstyle dampers.
 

[oldboy]

Thanks for your help, best thing I could have done joining this forum

[deltarider]

Oldboy, could you please inform us, after comparing your engine- and framenumber to those that Honda has carefully listed in their parts lists, what exact model you have including the suffix that indicates the market your model was originally intended for. Also I would like to know what 'comparison site' you mean in your reply #21. Thank you very much.

[oldboy]

Hi Delta, it's confirmed it's a UK K1.  and the web site is in question #4 in this descussion.

[deltarider]

Thanks for reporting back. Glad to learn the comparison site  http://www.honda4fun.com/home/faq/generali/111-cb500-differenze-k0-k1-k2 has helped.
Remains one other thing to be adressed. There has been talk like:
Never believe everything you read in a manual or a parts book
Now I know of errors in manuals, even Honda's. I collect these errors, so you can do me no greater favour than report them to me. The score so far is that, although I have found quite a few in the Honda Shop manual, in the parts lists that concern the CB500/550 series, I have find... none, although I have some doubts concerning those compiled by American Honda. I volunteer to administrate eventual errors. To be continued.

[Seabeowner]

Delta, Norton on my PC blocks the Honda4fun site as a dangerous website. Used it in the past.

[Trigger]

You defiantly have  550 F2/K3 forks. If you compare these two pictures, you will see were the top of the lower lines up with the mudguard.

Pic number 1 is 550 F2 and the second is 500 four K1.

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[deltarider]

Delta, Norton on my PC blocks the Honda4fun site as a dangerous website. Used it in the past.

Sorry to read that. I don't have that problem and I have no clue what could be the danger.
Anyway, you could also consult: http://cbfourclub.nl/?page_id=1238 where you'll find more or less the same content in pics. You have to click <Onderlinge verschillen in de CB500 modellen> however.

[oldboy]

Thanks Trigger, So next question, is it the fork bottoms are longer?? Fork tubes shorter, springs the same rate. All I can tell you that it certainly feels very funny on the front end and not the sort of thing you would chuck into a corner.  Tube are straight and forks not twisted, but quite hard and not much movement. Springs are far longer than the manual states, nearly 480mm. Changed the oil  to 10w and waiting for progressive spring. 550 and 500 spring lengths are the same according to the manual. Time will tell!!

[deltarider]

Do your legs have the rubber harmonica boots?