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CB500/550 / CB550K3 Tribute Project Complete
« on: June 29, 2023, 05:34:10 PM »
After nearly 2 years, and a lot of cash, I have finally finished recreating my mates old CB550K3.
This project was completed as a tribute to a friend who sadly passed away 2 years ago. He managed to totally wreck his bike over 20 years ago but, for some reason, kept the remains in a shed where it was discovered after his passing.
His original bike was a category B write off so I have had to source a new frame and crank case, thus changing the frame and engine numbers - hence calling it a tribute rather than a rebuild or restoration.
I think he would be rather pleased with the final outcome.
During the course of this project I did reach out for help and advice and am thankful to people like BryanJ, Oddjob and Nurse Julie for their time and expertise (I hope I have remembered their names properly) as well as many others. The people on this forum are nothing short of amazing.

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CB500/550 / CB550K3 rebuild - spare spring?
« on: March 13, 2023, 02:46:08 PM »
Does anyone recognise where this flimsy little spring may have come from - it seems to be left over on my CB550K3 rebuild.

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Desperately Seeking!! / CB550K3 Grommets
« on: February 27, 2023, 06:46:00 PM »
I need the 3 small rubber stoppers and 2 mounting grommets which go on the clocks mounting bracket. It looks as if DS and CMS can no longer source these items so does anyone have any spares they want to sell or any idea as to where I might be able to get these.
TIA

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CB500/550 / CB550k3 Rear hub movement
« on: February 08, 2023, 12:46:44 PM »
I seem to have a fair bit of movement in the rear hub. The wheel has just been rebuilt and is off the bike but whilst I was bolting the sprocket back on I noticed that the flange lifts 3 or 4 mm out of its housing - is this normal? If not, any ideas what may be causing it.

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CB500/550 / Engine install
« on: July 01, 2022, 01:22:00 PM »
From your experiences what is the best way to install a full engine into a bare frame? Is the “lay it on its side” method recommended or is there a better way?
Any advice gratefully received

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CB500/550 / Advice required re fork stanchions
« on: May 05, 2022, 12:31:52 PM »
I have ordered a set of fork stanchions for a CB550 K3. The specs required are 35mm diameter and 570mm length (part no. 51410-404-003)
The chap I’ve ordered them from says he can no longer get the exact ones I’ve ordered but can get another Honda set which measure 35mm diameter and 576mm long. He doesn’t know the part number or what model they are from.
Does anyone know if the slightly longer ones can be used in place of the originals and whether the original internal baffles and springs will be useable in this configuration.
Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Desperately Seeking!! / 1977 550K3 seat
« on: May 04, 2022, 05:38:59 PM »
Is any one selling a seat for a 1977 550 K3. I’m not too bothered about the condition of the foam or seat cover but the pan needs to be sound (or at least a damn sight better than this one) [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

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CB500/550 / CB550K3 fork ears compatibility
« on: April 30, 2022, 03:42:11 PM »
I am trying to source a set of fork ears for a 1977 550K3 which I’m trying to bring back to life. After much searching I have found a set in Canada which look identical (they have the extra stem fitting for the indicators) but they are from a CB750. Does anyone know if these parts are interchangeable.

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CB500/550 / Obtaining a V5 on a rebuild
« on: November 29, 2021, 02:05:43 PM »
I have just started a rebuild project on an accident damaged 1977 CB550 K3. I have already had to buy a replacement crankcase from a ‘76 model which will give me a new engine number but, unfortunately, the bike was a category B write off so I have also got to source a new frame. The only one I can source at the present time is a USA import (not sure of the year) for which the seller says he has the necessary NOVA certificate.
Can anyone advise how easy it will be, or even whether it will still be possible, to obtain a V5 and an age related registration.
Many thanks in advance.

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