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gary123:

--- Quote from: Orcade-Ian on March 31, 2023, 01:21:17 PM ---Hi Gary,
I have a US spec F1 and the tap fitted to mine is the one on the right of your pic.  I understand that the correct two outlet type is no longer available.  Why doesn't the l/h one fit? That looks like the one on Randakk's bike which I use as reference.

I can't post Randakk's pics, they are over 7mb each and this system doesn't want to reduce them but here's the link to the Orange F1 - you can trawl down to find the tap pics.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-honda-cb550-f-super-sport/

Ian

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Left hand one doesnt fit because the bras nut is too big, 20mm I think.
Thanks for the link, thats what mine should look like.

Johnny4428:
One on the left is same as 550k3 UK
, just a plastic filter on top as Ken says varying inlets to give you main and reserve. I’m quite sure it was the original on the bike.

gary123:
After a bit of searching it seems the larger (left) tap was fitted to F1s but it looks like I have an F2 tank with 16mm fitting. Not a huge deal, I was just concerned that the single outlet might not be enough. I can use the smaller tap I have as it does have a reserve tube and gauze, if I remember what I did with them.

Johnny4428:
Keep me in mind if you’re disposing of tap on the left. If your keeping that’s fine!😉

gary123:

--- Quote from: Johnny4428 on April 01, 2023, 03:03:32 PM ---Keep me in mind if you’re disposing of tap on the left. If your keeping that’s fine!😉

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Will do, but I probably will keep it, it may come in handy for the next one.

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