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So what model IS my 500/4
Bryanj:
Best way to ID is put some pictures of the items in doubt up on the board, or mail 'em direct to me if you wish and i will identify what i can from the many books and soggy grey matter. (blj@blj.org.uk)
daz:
Hi, i also have owned a 500k3 that was wrongly given a J plate.
The only change is the barrel size & sprockets compared to the 550k3.
I have a parts manual for the 500/550 k3 if you need to look at it, thanks Darren (Portsmouth)
t_revs:
Hi
Thanks for everyones help on the model I.D..
My conclusion is its a 1974 reg. K1. Frame no. CB500 20562**
The clutch cable IS on the left, so
A PO has changed the top yoke and fitted CB550 idiot lights and center ignition lock.
I wondered why there was a top and bottom yoke in the spares box but no clock plate, darn.
Question is will the K1 top yoke slip on the existing bottom yoke? Anyone
I guess I will have to find a K1 handlebar bridge with wiring, K1 lock and lock holder and clock plate.
Anyone got these lying about?
Cheers
Bryanj:
It will but you will have no steering lock as the early one is on the lower yoke and the later one is on the key.
Carefull with clock brackets as it depends on the diameter of the speedo/tacho as 500 ones are smaller than 550 ones.
Ignition switches are available pattern from dave silver, he might also have the clock mounting---if it has big clocks get one for a US550K1 or US500K2, the difficult bit is the brackeyt for the ignition switch to fit into under the tank---breakers only now i'm afraid, idiot light assemblies are now rare try Ebay US same on 500 and 550 1970-1976
Bryanj:
Yup, same me! Don't get asked much for the data now but still add new numbers/dates when they come up
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