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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: alexdecker on July 10, 2022, 03:09:39 PM

Title: Where does this part go?
Post by: alexdecker on July 10, 2022, 03:09:39 PM: Can't find it on any parts list…
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 10, 2022, 04:43:35 PM: Looks like a bracket for the rear brake light switch?
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: Oddjob on July 10, 2022, 05:42:47 PM: Looks like it except the OE bracket had a reinforcing dimple in the middle of the plate. Goes on the outside of the upper back engine hanger bolt.
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 10, 2022, 07:53:23 PM: Your right Ken, unless home made?
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: Bryanj on July 10, 2022, 08:25:51 PM: It dont as it aint Honda
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: alexdecker on July 11, 2022, 07:20:14 AM: Quote from: Bryanj on July 10, 2022, 08:25:51 PM
It dont as it aint Honda

Must be the previous owner who substituted a Honda part with this. Can see that the original is not in store, so that might be the reason…
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 11, 2022, 12:45:03 PM: I've seen very similar generic brackets with the oval hole for mounting small diameter LED type indicators.
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: alexdecker on July 14, 2022, 08:27:06 AM: Quote from: Oddjob on July 10, 2022, 05:42:47 PM
Looks like it except the OE bracket had a reinforcing dimple in the middle of the plate. Goes on the outside of the upper back engine hanger bolt.

On the right side? I looked through the manuals and pictures of Honda and Haynes, but can’t seem to find it anywhere.
Title: Re: Where does this part go?
Post by: Bryanj on July 15, 2022, 06:26:59 PM: On a 500 its welded to the frame on 550f its on one of the rh rear plate bolts