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Offline Steph550

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CB550F Crash Bars
« on: February 11, 2012, 10:46:04 AM »
Hi all,

I have a '78 CB550F2 which I'm just putting the finishing touches to, and I'm looking for some crash bars to protect her nice shiny engine and exhaust system should I ever drop her...  :-\

I'm in the UK, and it's quite hard to get parts over here. Does anyone happen to know where I could get hold of some crash bars, either in the UK or the US? I've looked through David Silver's website and he doesn't have any.

I'd be really grateful for any advice.
Thanks  :)

Steph.
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Offline thep1pe

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2012, 01:48:50 PM »
There is a NOS set on Ebay. Item No 120857878808
Shipping is a bit high though
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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 12:11:42 AM »
Thanks thep1pe,

How would those look when fitted to the bike? Ideally I'm after a setup like this:


As far as I can tell the ones on eBay would be the same?

Steph.
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Offline thep1pe

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 03:16:21 AM »
Can't see you setup:
I have the same one fitted to my CB550F
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Offline Steph550

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 08:33:49 AM »
Ah, the picture worked on the preview! Never mind, went for the NOS ones on ebay, seemed too good an opportunity to miss!
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Offline thep1pe

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2012, 06:19:15 AM »
Hope you don't get to use them :)
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Offline Steph550

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2012, 09:08:20 AM »
Me again....

Finally got my hands on the crash bars today after they got held up at UK customs. However I think I'm having a bit of a blonde moment, and can't work out how they fit to the bike..! :o

Here are some pictures of the crash bars and bike, can anyone give me any clues?











Thanks  :)

Steph.
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Offline thep1pe

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2012, 02:23:01 PM »
The short mounting on the crash bars goes on the top engine mounting bracket bolt on the frame tube.The long one goes on the bottom engine mount bolt. You may need longer bolts. Offer the crash bar up to the engine at these points and it will be obvious.
« Last Edit: March 02, 2012, 03:06:46 PM by thep1pe »
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2012, 02:39:45 PM »
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'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2012, 02:44:33 PM »
Stick with the one you have. Those other ones look crap. Too flashy stick with the minimal look.
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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2012, 04:50:35 PM »
Quote from: thep1pe on March 02, 2012, 02:44:33 PM
Stick with the one you have. Those other ones look crap. Too flashy stick with the minimal look.


I don't know if you have seen the ones in the link but they are much smaller and just wrap the engine casings. Each to their own. I think Steph's choice will make it look like a Harley cruiser.
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'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2012, 11:52:51 PM »
Thanks thep1pe, I'll have a look at that in a bit and hopefully all will become clear!

LesterPiglet, these bars aren't the massive ones, although they do stick out a bit, but I like how they look. Plus having just spent money on new side casings I didn't want to cover them up!! :P

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Offline Tom in Newcastle......Ontario

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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2012, 05:38:14 AM »
Quote from: LesterPiglet on March 02, 2012, 02:39:45 PM
Oh no Steph. How un-subtle.
I'm looking for the neater engine bars like these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-HONDA-CB550-CB500-CASE-GUARDS-ENGINE-GUARDS-/220931482210?hash=item33708ae262&item=220931482210&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Just a word of caution.......If you are not in the USA,make sure that you ask this guy about his shipping costs,I got burned for $40 extra because his site quoted shipping costs with USPS,and he shipped with UPS,I'm in Canada and we all know what UPS does to Canadians..
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Re: CB550F Crash Bars
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2012, 10:13:40 AM »
Thep1pe, I see how they fit now, thanks for the help!

Steph.
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