550,F2 side panel grommets

[Sesman]

Does anybody know of a good source for side cover grommets. I bought some a couple of years ago and now they are as hard as marble. I dare not fit the panels as there is no appreciable  ‘yield’ and I’m concerned that the panel lugs may snap when I try to remove them.

[Johnwebley]

Try nurse Julie



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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

If no joy with NJ they sometimes pop up on e bay at prices much less than DS.

[Johnny4428]

Careful with these, I bought aftermarket ones and they were as hard as hell couldn’t get the side panels on, ended up putting the originals back on.

[Sesman]

Exactly the position I’m in. There are so many suppliers out there, I was wondering if anybody has had success sourcing something suitable.

[ozzybud]

CMSNL  Has Honda grommets in stock.

83551-300-000
17247-303-000

Ozzybud

https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb550-super-sport-550-four-cb550f2-1977-usa_model468/partslist/F++15.html

[Sesman]

I know, so does DS. I was hoping for a more cost effective solution!

[ozzybud]

There is nothing like genuine Honda parts.. You get what you pay for. 5 and 3 dollars each sounds cost effective to me. especially not risking cracking the side covers taking them off/on. That would cost a lot more
I bought a set for my K1 and they were soft and supple

[Sesman]

I agree, but occasionally a good alternative product arises and I’m just checking to see if anybody has had success. I’’m beginning to think they haven’t.

[DomP]

Why can't they make softer copy parts, doesn't seem a difficult task

[SteveW]

Try Wemoto, I bought some for my 550 K0 a few months ago for £2.20 each.
Said they were pattern parts but when they came they were in Honda bags.

[Sesman]

Aha. That’s exactly what I was looking for. Thanks👍

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Thats the place, it's been bugging me that I could not find the source in my e bay history.

Update
The Wemoto site do quite a lot of Superdream parts so a timely reminder of alternative suppliers.

[Sesman]

Order placed. I’ll report on receipt.

[Johnny4428]

That’s excellent, will also be interested in the report.