Honda-SOHC

Those are squeal free for me.

But more expensive than the basic organic type. 

EBC FA13V

https://4into1.com/ebc-v-series-semi-sintered-front-brake-pads-fa13v-honda-cb350-cb750/

I found that the DS ones in my 400 soon started to sqeal - I replaced them with a standard road use Brembo Carbon/Ceramic pads that I tappered on the leading edges - back in 2022 Brembo's were £34 delivered.
I found the Brembo pads had a nice progressive feel to them.  I now have them on my 500 as well.

Like the choice of tyres I think it's quite subjective and dependent on riding style - nothing wrong with the DS ones they function OK - no doubt the noise can be fixed with some tapering of the leading edge & disc face cleaning.

Hi All,

I need some brake pads for my 1976 CB550, just OEM quality is fine, I don't need anything fancy, any recommends?

DS ones look ok?

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550K-1976-USA/part_70735/

I'm trying to fit my new Koso multifunction gauge and daytona speed sensor but have cone across a few queries.  First one, is there a permanent live in the headlight I can tap power from?

The three wires from the speed sensor don't correspond with the three from the gauge, they must be live signal and earth I presume but I've no way of knowing which is which on the koso side so any way of finding out would be great.

Then there is the rpm signal that I'm getting from the coil, the instructions are so confusing I don't understand what I'm meant to be doing here at all. 

Data says stroke of 450 is 57.8mm ..... in comparison to a 650 Bonneville @ 82mm, which is a huge difference in linear piston speed and giving the short stroke Honda an easier time, in kinetic terms, at any rpm. Both about 70mm bore too.

Crank rotation faster, but pistons moving slower sounds stressful, but mechanical effect is more gentle.

Also 360 degree crank vs 180 to give significant difference in balance at half stroke point in rotation.