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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #75 on: June 19, 2022, 09:24:49 AM »
Thanks guys, have been in contact with hondaman.

Postage is pretty expensive though so have created a post in the parts seeking section to see if anyone is looking to buy a unit so we can split the costs.

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #76 on: July 06, 2022, 10:05:58 PM »
Got my forks back from Dynasurf - 4 week turnaround but they look mint!
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Going to work on rebuilding the rear wheel and try my hand at truing the wheels this week.

Following that I want to get tyres fitted then get the front and rear suspension mocked up for fitment and this is where my next question comes in.

Been looking at rear shocks and plenty of options out there. I did see TEC adjustable shocks as being well regarded here on the forum, but I've contacted TEC and they won't be making these anymore. Any other suggestions? Ikon, Hagon?

TEC seemed to be well priced but Ikon and Hagon options look to be a lot more expensive in some instances.

Oh, and the 48mm circlip 9452148000 for the oil seals in the forks - mine are in bad shape and need to replace them. Does anyone know the correct thickness for these?

Thanks!
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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #77 on: July 06, 2022, 11:03:29 PM »
Both ikons and hagons are a bit long for the 500

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #78 on: July 07, 2022, 09:14:40 PM »
Hi Bryan,
 
The original shocks look to be 315mm eye to eye centerline (could be slightly off).  These are how they were set when I took them off.

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Not sure if that's the "nominal" setting.
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« Reply #79 on: July 08, 2022, 01:03:45 AM »
The setting does not alter length just spring preload, bothHagon(formerly girling) and koni tended to list one shocker for all the fours with different spring rates

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #80 on: July 09, 2022, 07:33:05 AM »
Ah right,thanks! I'll keep looking around.👍

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #81 on: July 09, 2022, 06:25:11 PM »
Hi everyone!

Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!

I was hoping someone could sanity check my lacing pattern.

Fronts I'm pretty confident but rear....ehhh?

Thanks 🤟

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #82 on: July 09, 2022, 08:51:45 PM »
Cant put me finger on it but dont look right to me

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #83 on: July 10, 2022, 10:27:11 AM »
There are no spokes sticking outside the rim.

Some of the outer spokes joints don't sit quite flush against the hub but I can reseat these ok.

Ive looked at a couple of threads on the sohc.net forum but yeah, think it's right but not 100%.

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #84 on: July 10, 2022, 11:14:52 AM »
I reckon it looks ok….
I’d further be surprised if it were possible to lace it incorrectly given you say no spokes are overly proud … or short wrt the rim?

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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #85 on: July 10, 2022, 04:58:21 PM »
The only thing I noticed is the new spokes are in the opposite holes they were in originally, ie one hole out on hub. But this ain’t going to make any difference to the finished wheel as long as they are the same on the opposite side.
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« Reply #86 on: July 10, 2022, 05:45:15 PM »
Yeah you can see the marks the outer spoke left on the edge of the hub. Good spot.
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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #87 on: July 11, 2022, 06:58:10 AM »
Oh yes, good spot!

Thanks for the checking. I'll crack on with truing the wheels and then getting some tyres fitted. Seems like Avon roadriders are popular choice so will go with these.


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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #88 on: July 11, 2022, 03:44:22 PM »
Actually mate you may have to relace it. Just spotted that the inner spoke holes are recessed so the end sits inside. As you're one spoke hole out the ends of the spokes are now sitting proud and not sunken, whether this would affect them re breakages I can't say but for the sake of it I'd put them back where they are meant to be. Better to do it before fitting a new tyre.

If all the inner holes are countersunk then you're ok but from what I can see it looks like every other one.
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Re: CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
« Reply #89 on: July 11, 2022, 08:47:33 PM »
Thanks Oddjob, i'd rather not risk it and get it right.

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