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Looks like a 500K1 seat. Not a 550 as that has a tool kit holder on the rear. I've not seen one with rubbers fitted in the air holes before though, probably fitted to stop the edges from rusting Oh and to answer your question about the camchain, it's 88 links for the 500/550 although you've sorted the problem now.
That is a genuine 500 one Gary, the ones DS sells are replicas and don't fit as well as that will. Remove the cover and the foam and get the pan powder coated, just fit the 5 standard cushion rubbers. Check the bolt holes for the seat bracket aren't stripped out before having it powder coated. If they are get 2 nuts welded to the inside after removing the captive nuts Honda used.
About ready to go in. started to get the clutch in order and seem to have everything but the push rod. DS have them used for £15 or I can by silver Steele 8mm rod in the correct length for £7.50.What do you think is the best option?
Cheers Roo, where are you.
What Exhaust system are you planning to fit?I'm at the very start of my 500 ownership - trying to cost stuff to get some sort of handle on expenditure well before I start throwing money into the pit.My 400 rebuild was my first ever & tbh it's real value today compared to what I spent is what supermarkets call a loss leader. I don't begrudge the cost as it was a life saver during lock down. I very much doubt I will ever part with it as it's a very personal specification.The 500 will be a very different story when I get going - at least I think it will.lol