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A big thank you!
Orcade-Ian:
Hi Gary,
Thanks for the comment - if you want some bed-time reading - with pics, I have stuck a bit on my web-site but be warned - it's a 7 parter so far!
http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/Japanese/Honda%20CB550F1.htm
Ian
gary123:
I enjoyed reading that, some great inspiration there. Couple of questions. Is your alternator cover specific to US models? mine does not have the separate Honda badge.
Same question for the single spar mudguard, mine has two.
Cheers
Gary
Orcade-Ian:
Hi Gary,
I am no 500/550 expert as others know only too well but certainly the F1 has the separate cover badge, others being all part of the casting. Same with the single stay mudguard - mine is not brilliant and I just might splash out on a DS genuine one which has 2 stays and looks more complete to me - having bolt holes with nothing in doesn't look right somehow. Yes, I know that there is that extra hole in the right leg for the two disc setup but I'm not going down that route. Somewhere back in my earlier posts I included a link to a very low mileage US F1 for sale by Randakk (aka Randall Washington) who is a stickler for originality and GoldWing Guru. Lots of great pics from that link.
Ian
Just found it:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-honda-cb550-f-super-sport/
Seabeowner:
Wow that was quick work. Looking spick, well done.
The F2 and K3s only have the Honda cast into the generator cover. Replacement covers for F1s and the like have been a better investment than gold if you bought up a few.
The UK F1s had the twin stay front guard which I agree looks better.
gary123:
Good info guys. Thanks.
Do you know if this will fit my bike, I dont have one so cant compare. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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