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Offline Botaylor

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CB500 Rear End
« on: August 15, 2013, 02:11:47 AM »
Hey guys just after some info!

I have the chance to get a 73 CB500 Four cheaply but it doesn't have the swingarm, rear wheel and brake assembly! Just wondering if any others are interchangeable as these are proving hard to find! Have found some on UK and US ebay but would prefer to try and source them locally!

Any help would be much appreciated!

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Brad
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2013, 02:13:26 AM »
550 is the same and I believe some 750's fit. Dunno about the 650.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2013, 10:25:15 AM »
All 500/550 UP TO 76 are the same
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Offline Botaylor

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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2013, 04:13:27 PM »
Thanks guys I'll see what I can find!
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Offline rb550four

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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2013, 06:48:56 PM »
650 swing arm is about an inch and a half longer than the 500/550 but , the frame will have to be drilled to accept larger threaded rod that the unit pivots on. 650 shocks are better than 500/550 with this set up.
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Offline davidtime

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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2013, 06:54:23 PM »
Quote from: bryanj on August 15, 2013, 10:25:15 AM
All 500/550 UP TO 76 are the same

What's the difference between the early and 78,79? I am putting one from a 74 on a 77 seemed the same to me.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2013, 01:09:34 AM »
Some of the 77/78 depending on model have closed end swingarms with different hub/brakeplate and spacers. Not all, depends on model so easier to say they are all different
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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2013, 07:54:38 AM »
Well I have a swing arm off a 77 CB550K that has an open end, its the same as my 74. Send me an offer.
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Re: CB500 Rear End
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2013, 09:47:39 AM »
I have a powdercoated CB550F swingarm that has a new set of Z1 enterprises needle bearings installed. Comes with axle and spacers and adjusters. Needle bearings are $100 from Z1.

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