Topic: cb550f stock exhaust on cb550k How to?

[wrenchwench]

Both are 1976 if that matters. I have the header installed but only after removing the rear brake pedal.
Question is finding a different rear brake pedal that will work. Note I dont have a f model parts bike. Has anyone used one off a GL1000. There is one on ebay I am looking at, I am just waiting to get a response regarding the splined shaft size.  The bend looks like it may work.     

Also regarding the muffler...any thoughts on that? The one that I got with the header (still f model stock exhaust) is really rusted out & thru.

[the technological J]

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66442.msg731401#msg731401
 i made something like this with a little less of a right angle... i just sold the bike and i dont think i took any pics of it..

btw welcome aboard where are you from?

[TwoTired]

If you use the F frame, the welded on features allow use of the F model brake lever, foot peg, and kick lever, which all clear and work as they should.

Imo, the F header on a K bike is a match made in the painful style.  Better to find a K frame.

I totally understand the desire. I think the stock Honda header is the best looking 4 into 1 on the planet.  But, each and every adaptation to the K frame I've seen looked kludgy (and often works poorly) at best.
Save yourself major headache and get a header designed to fit a K model, is my recommendation.  Further, mufflers won't be much issue, either.

Cheers,

[Stev-o]

For what it's worth, I have an F header on my K model [bought it that way].
No issues but it does not have the stock muffler.

[geminimotors]

Someone might trade you an exhaust for a K bike if your F exhaust is in serviceable condition. That someone might be me...