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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 07:50:16 PM

Title: Air box etc
Post by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 07:50:16 PM

Could anyone please tell me if these air box/filter parts for a CB550 listed on EBay will fit a CB500 K1! Some of the parts numbers differ for the two bikes but I was wondering if perhaps they could be made to fit without to much effort.

My project bike was fitted with pod filters and from what I have read from most of the experts on the forum, these bikes don’t like pod filters!

The cost of new air box/filter parts are crazy and they seem to be unavailable anyway. After months of checking EBay, this is the first near complete set of bits I have come across.

Title: Re: Air box etc
Post by: Bryanj on March 18, 2021, 07:58:26 PM

Link might help

Title: Re: Air box etc
Post by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 08:04:59 PM

😣 Doh

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB550-Airbox-And-Filter/193954947998

Title: Re: Air box etc
Post by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 08:22:49 PM

Thanks Oddjob.
Let’s hope the bidding isn’t too fierce.

Title: Re: Air box etc
Post by: Bryanj on March 18, 2021, 09:00:13 PM

Brackets that hold the 2 halves together and the ones to frame dont apear to be there and they can be difficult to get

Title: Re: Air box etc
Post by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 09:23:58 PM

Thanks for the info Bryan. Are the brackets something that could be fabricated relatively easily? I’m not concerned about authenticity as the bike was too far gone for a full on restoration without spending a fortune.

Title: Re: Air box etc
Post by: Charlie J on March 18, 2021, 10:02:17 PM

Thanks Oddjob
If it’s ok with you, I’ll get in touch if I manage to get my hands on the airbox for a decent price