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550 k3 inlet manifold rubber clamps

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totty:
Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a full set of clamps online before next weekend?  David Silvers only has one in stock.

I've just fitted aftermarket rubbers and clamps only to find the rubbers are 5 to 8mm too long and the airbox won't fit. (Estimated as I haven't removed them yet.) Most original clamps are damaged, but original rubbers are actually ok - I was just replacing them while replacing the O rings. Can't use the aftermarket clamps as they're a smaller diameter.
I wish I'd compared the parts before fitting, carbs were a pig to get back on, refitting cables wasn't as easy as i remembered either.

Thanks

Allan

Bryanj:
You have probably been sold 500 ones as 550K3 are shorter

totty:
I've just had another go at it, managed to use the new clamps so I don't need to find a set now, had to leave the screws out when fitting as they didn't have any slack. Couldn't get the centre airbox rubber bits onto the carbs or the cables connected before daylight ran out.

When I had a closer look at the new rubbers they also have 2 ridges in each side rather than just one, would that suit a 500? If I can't get a refund on them (since I've used the clamps that came with them) they're free to any forum member.

Trigger:
Been sold CB550F and not CB550K3 maifolds ;) Have a mate that has been looking for OEM or repro K3 but, the they seem unavailable. Hold on are you talking about carbs to manifolds or air box to carbs?  ::)

totty:
Carbs to manifolds. Too long and wrong internal profile, two ridges and both ends the same size. Sold as 550 k on ebay from legend motorcycles.

David silvers list a repro set with 1 in stock. From the pics they look like the right ones.

Now also having difficulty with airbox side having squashed evening trying to fit the wrong parts.

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