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CB500/550 / Brake pipe search. Help..!!

« on: August 13, 2023, 07:22:29 PM »

I know many men don’t seek a shorter pipe, but mine is such a case.

I have a 550K1, that I have fitted with lower bars. This is due to me being a short arse, and the tall ones feel like ape hangers. (We all know that riding with ape hangers means you soon find yourself on a slippery slope towards a long beard and tassels on your leathers, and I don’t want that)

I’m looking for a shorter top brake hose, which is drawing a blank, with the only possible close one so far being for a 350.. :
https://predatormotorsport.co.uk/Honda-CB350Four-1972-74-Front-Brake-Hose-Upper/

Is this the right one does anyone know, or from where I can get the right one?

Cheers.

CB500/550 / Is the Haynes manual worth getting

« on: August 11, 2023, 08:38:57 PM »

As a new proud owner of a K1, I was wondering if the Haynes manual is a good addition, or is there an alternate publication that's better, as it seems to be "unpopular" in some quarters ?
I have downloaded the shop manual from the "cave", which seems to cover everything anyway, so would value opinions as to whether this would be all I'll every need?

New Member Introductions / Hi from sodden Sussex

« on: July 31, 2023, 10:05:38 AM »

Mick from W Sussex.
Just purchased 1974 American import 550. Will likely be picking brains on here for years to come..