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Offline wowbagger

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Will a 74-76 CB550 rear fender fit on a 71 CB500?
« on: March 05, 2013, 06:08:11 AM »
I'm looking to replace my cracked fender on my 1971 CB500. I saw one in decent shape for sale on this forum but it's off a 74-76 CB550. Will this bolt onto my bike and have all the mounting holes line up or should I just hit ebay?

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Re: Will a 74-76 CB550 rear fender fit on a 71 CB500?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2013, 06:58:04 AM »
After '72 I believe, they had a different taillight assembly (larger lamp, and bigger base)...Otherwise, you can get it to fit.  Not sure if you'll need longer bolts, but it's the same width as the earlier ones.

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Re: Will a 74-76 CB550 rear fender fit on a 71 CB500?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2013, 11:39:01 PM »
As long as they complete with rear light bracket and rear light they will all interchange
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