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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.

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Oddjob:
Yes Ted, same diameter bars and I also checked the extra height of the pipe ears fit the existing switches without fouling.

Part number is shown on that link I posted but just in case, part number 5 is 53140-MFP-N00 £28.55 and the corresponding grip to match is part No6, 53166-MFP-N00 at £15.90. Prices include VAT. Total £44.45. You can ring any local Honda dealer with those part numbers and pay over the phone, they'll advise when in stock and just one trip to pick them up.

As comparison, throttle pipe, 53141-300-010 is £16.08 , R/H grip 53165-390-780 is £12.12 and L/H grip 53166-390-780 is also £12.12. Total £40.32 plus £7 P&P DS charges. Reasonably comparable I'd say.

I was lucky in mine, I fitted genuine Honda heated grips to the 1300 and it came with throttle pipe included so I removed all those parts, thus my upgrade is free.

SPR:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 14, 2022, 12:35:56 PM ---Ted, for the throttle pipe I'd recommend buying one off a CB1300, 2003-2010. The ears where the cables connect is bigger so you get more pull for the same action, I tested it when trying to reduce the throttle movement the 500 is plagued with. It reduces the amount of twist you need to make by around 14% IIRC.


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I thought it was just me thinking the twist was ridiculous !! Cheers :)

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Sorry missed the link - I've made it in my basket from the link as follows.
Complete RH unit £28.55
LKeft hand |Grip £15.90
Transport £7.90

Total £52.35 incl VAT still cheaper than DS will it work with the existing cables?

Oddjob:
Fitted my test rig Ted. Why not order from your local dealer via phone.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 14, 2022, 10:04:00 PM ---Fitted my test rig Ted. Why not order from your local dealer via phone.

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The local Honda dealer was Bob Minions in Derby who is now selling Royal Enfields - nearest dealer is a good 20 miles away (None in Derby itself now) so cost more in fuel to drive over.

What is the test rig you refer to Ken?

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