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CB550k1 US Import - UK registration
Oddjob:
It appears from the parts book that the 550K1 didn't get the double thickness plate OR the larger tagged friction plate that the later models did.
Bryanj:
It didnt originaly but this is a US import and you know the yanks will swap anything with anything that nearly fits.
As to clutch plates try it first it may well not need them
Oddjob:
If you need some I have loads of them.
juitz:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on November 14, 2022, 12:37:54 AM ---If you need some I have loads of them.
--- End quote ---
My only concern is the unknown history of the bike. No service, mileage records and given the state of other parts I feel like I should just play it safe and get new friction plates. The clutch assy still had oil in it, but I don't know how good or bad the friction material condition is.
I'd rather save the money, but I'd also rather not have to strip the engine and clutch after the first ride 😂
Oddjob:
Look at them, are the corks disintegrating? How thick are they? Are they still in spec?. Don't replace them just because you think you should, they ain't exactly cheap BUT they are fairly easy to change even with the engine in the frame so it's not a disaster if they do start to slip.
As I said, IF you do need some I have a bucket full of them. Also have pressure plates, measure them as well.
Clutch plates on these bikes seem to last for ages, mine are still in after over 160K and my other bike has the original plates with over 250K on them.
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