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CB500/550 / Re: Steering stem interchange
« on: June 03, 2025, 03:49:01 AM »
The bottom yoke appears to be identical.. WITH a steering lock. The stem is the same height and diameter. I also checked for replacement neck bearings. Pretty much all the 500/550's use the same "allballs" kit.

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CB500/550 / Re: Steering stem interchange
« on: June 02, 2025, 11:35:51 PM »
Oddjob, good call. I bought this steering stem assembly off ebay. Listed as '76 honda CB550F. This one has spacers and uses "normal" bolts. The mount tabs for the clock bracket are different, but pertinent to my application. The castings are at least 20% thicker than the stock cb500 K2. Thanks. This should work much better than the original.

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CB500/550 / Re: Steering stem interchange
« on: May 27, 2025, 05:52:53 PM »
Thanks for all your helpful info and quick responses. Much appreciated!

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CB500/550 / Re: Steering stem interchange
« on: May 27, 2025, 03:43:22 AM »
Oddjob. Since you're using the 550f top plate, it sounds like this may be looking for. Are the spacers still used/required? And is the entire triple interchangeable, or is the stem length/diameter different?

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CB500/550 / Re: Steering stem interchange
« on: May 26, 2025, 11:39:53 PM »
Clarification please. Oddjob. The 550F will work if I don't use the original clocks (Gauges?). This is a chopper, so aftermarket speedo and tach will be used which would eliminate the need for stock gauges/brackets. Simply using a smaller bolt doesn't necessarily add to the strength of the entire surround. Is the casting thicker?
BryanJ. Is your comment based solely on the bracket fitment or are there not any sturdier pieces that will fit. Again, this will not be using standard gauges.

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CB500/550 / Steering stem interchange
« on: May 26, 2025, 09:53:07 PM »
I have a '71 cb500 four. K1? It's presently in an old Savior chopper frame. Because I'm a gluten for punishment, I intend to put it back on the road. It was always a death trap, but it's on my bucket list so.....
I have the same problem that has plagued this vintage of Honda. The upper tree clamp ears break. I know I can spend eight hundred dollars for a new triple tree, but I'm cheap. I'll be using the stock diameter front tubes.
Who has a definitive interchange with a sturdier upper clamp? Thanks.

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