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Cracked Rear Brake Drum Lining - Help Please

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Trigger:
The problem with any of the listings is it it a 500 (323) or a 550 (390) hub. They may look the same but, are different.
The hub was changed half way though the CB550 F1 production  ;)

AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: Trigger on August 02, 2020, 12:11:50 PM ---The problem with any of the listings is it it a 500 (323) or a 550 (390) hub. They may look the same but, are different.
The hub was changed half way though the CB550 F1 production  ;)

--- End quote ---
Well the 'bgmcaferacer' one says off a 1971 bike, which I assume is correct as they have broken 2x 1971 500's over the last few months. Both sellers have an excellent returns policy anyway (they sent me a two piece clutch pushrod ... which doen't exist !  but offered me a free refund or a 500T one as a replacement (which is the same as a 500)... definitely worth quizing them both on the state of the liners though. I reckon the cost of a re-line would be around £70 or more or am I out of touch?

Bryanj:
18 years ago it was £35 per wheel if i had 3 done

AshimotoK0:
They also have another one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Honda-CB500-CB-500-genuine-rear-wheel-DID-18/352938420150?hash=item522cc4e7b6:g:P3QAAOSwBTleIwZR

woody928:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on August 02, 2020, 07:35:30 AM ---I will have to go to my lockup and see what is what

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That's much appreciated Bryan, timescale wise you're my only good hope now!

I've spoken to Trigger who's confirmed he can do the work however sadly (albeit rather understandably) my timescales aren't very realistic so I'm
a bit screwed with my plans. Still definitely going ahead to get the job done though and he's been very accommodating.

Thanks for the suggestions to the other linked wheels via ebay, its much appreciated. As much as I'd like the hub fixed yesterday, I really don't wish to throw money at something just as old with potential for similar issues either immediately or in the near future given its a known issue with our bikes due to their age now. Particularly given its such a crucial safety feature!

It also sounds highly likely that those hubs wouldn't be correct for my 550 based on the above comments, this is where I'm very grateful of all of your guidance given my lack of knowledge and experience with these bikes.

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