Honda-SOHC
Other Stuff => Interchangeability => Topic started by: Piki on August 22, 2013, 08:39:01 AM
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Hello all,
Can I use the seat from Hond CB500 Four in my CB550 K3?
Thank you.
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Not a direct replacement I'm afraid.
The frame (hinge) mountings are in a different place and the tanks are different so you'll end up with a gap (or the opposite)
I fitted a 550K3 seat and tank on my 500/4 in the avatar, that tank fitted straight on but I had to "adjust" the seat hinges.
Are K3 seats not available? If the 500/4 seat is any good (and original) it could be worth a bob or two.
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In this moment I have a Giuliari seat on my bike, but it is bad for two people :-\ :-\, CB550 k3 Seat is big and I do not like much, I had one but sold it on Ebay ::) ::) ::).
I would like fit some seat good for two people but that looks great!!!
Thank you for your answer.
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I've got a guilari on my 500, but the writing is faded. If your guilari seat is in good condition it is much sought after. I'm sure there are people who would do a swop.. or you could get a 550 seat base and make a custom seat with new foam and cover ?
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My cover is not original but looks great, look:
(http://thumbs.subefotos.com/c9094a0acb0eaf5a703ee32a6d2e65aeo.jpg) (http://subefotos.com/ver/?c9094a0acb0eaf5a703ee32a6d2e65aeo.jpg)
(http://thumbs.subefotos.com/08977543f19133a298dc872a37b9ccb5o.jpg) (http://subefotos.com/ver/?08977543f19133a298dc872a37b9ccb5o.jpg)
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I seem to recall I just used long 6mm bolts and washers to fit a different seat, I think the bie was my k3 and the seat was a 500, but it was 10 years ago, and the bike was a complete shed, built up out of a load of scrap on a tiny budgett, it did look quite smart with a set of comstars and twin disks with braided stainless lines and bolts - I think the front brakes cost more then the rest of the bike! It's still here too, but dismantled into the loft for storage and rust prevntion.