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CB500/550 / Re: Whats the correct sidestand?
« on: August 08, 2022, 01:26:20 PM »
I've measured the stand and its just slightly shorter than the one pictured at 9 1/2". As Oddjob pointed out I think its bent there's quite a curve in it. Not having  one to compare it against I thought it was normal and just the wrong stand.


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CB500/550 / Re: Whats the correct sidestand?
« on: August 05, 2022, 04:35:49 PM »
Thanks for that. They both look like the one I now have so maybe something is out of shape. I'll take another look at it again over the weekend.


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CB500/550 / Whats the correct sidestand?
« on: August 05, 2022, 10:38:01 AM »
Hi All,

I have a usa import cb55k0 I’m trying to work out what the correct side stand looks like. When I got the bike it had some crazy length forks(it now has the correct forks) and the wrong sidestand. I picked up I thought was the correct one from ebay but this is too short.

The mount for the stand is at the front of the frame but I can’t find a good picture of one as a reference. I wonder if could post a picture or maybe have a look at what for sale on ebay and let me know which might fit.

Any help is much appreciate

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CB500/550 / Re: Wheel rebuild
« on: July 19, 2022, 04:32:09 PM »
I've just had both front and rear rebuilt by Phil at Motorcycle full circle wheel building in Upton-upon-Severn(google them). I'm more than happy with the results. Price will depend on what you need doing so best just give him a call.

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CB500/550 / Re: CB550 Short Cables
« on: June 14, 2022, 09:40:55 AM »
I took the measurements from the outer edge of the elbow to the end of the tread on the other end;

Short cables from 4 to 1 are 31" / 79cm. The cables which came with the bike are 35" / 89cm. The ones that worked for me I haven't measured but looked about 2" 1/2 longer than the shortest so I'd guess 33" 1/2 / 85cm

There's not much difference but its enough to make them fit or not in my experience.

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CB500/550 / Re: CB550 Short Cables
« on: June 13, 2022, 04:29:39 PM »
I've been caught out by this as well. I believe the US bikes have longer cables so ordered the full short cable kit from 4 into 1 thinking that would work. I used the clutch and speedo cables but the throttle were to short to use with by "standard" style bars. On full lock you could see the carbs moving so I decided not to use them

If you think they might work with your setup let me know I'm open to a offers on them there new other than being put on the bike.


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