Author Topic: '78 CB550 Fork Brace Cover / Emblem? (Read 1733 times)

Dave Voss · « **on:** March 23, 2014, 08:08:38 AM »

Many (most?) Hondas from this era have a trim piece that covers the front of the lower triple clamp, typically with a Honda emblem on it, did the '78 CB550 not have this? Mine does not, and I can't find a good picture of the front of the stock setup to know if something might be missing. Any information or pictures would be appreciated, thanks!

toytuff · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:19:57 AM »

Not sure. I know the CB750 had one. Are there threads for the screws on the lower clamp?

I have a very nice front cover with screws. Hard to find.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:28:58 AM »

I had a '78 and do not recall it having one.

I don't see one on the fiche either.....

http://www.westernhonda.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

toytuff · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:43:32 AM »

Shows on the 78 CB750K. I believe it was just the 77/78 k models.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:44:47 AM »

Quote from: toytuff on March 23, 2014, 08:43:32 AM

Shows on the 78 CB750K. I believe it was just the 77/78 k models.

I think so, too. And it was hard to find a good one for my K7.

toytuff · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:46:00 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2014, 08:44:47 AM

Quote from: toytuff on March 23, 2014, 08:43:32 AM
Shows on the 78 CB750K. I believe it was just the 77/78 k models.

I think so, too. And it was hard to find a good one for my K7.

You had a K8?

Yeah, been meaning to put it on flea bay. To lazy.

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SohRon · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:57:46 AM »

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Many (most?) Hondas from this era have a trim piece that covers the front of the lower triple clamp, typically with a Honda emblem on it, did the '78 CB550 not have this?

CB550s didn't have this. More's the pity. Maybe you can mod one to fit?

toytuff · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2014, 09:04:58 AM »

What's even harder to find is the stay.

87128-405-000

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Dave Voss · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2014, 09:11:39 AM »

Thanks for the quick replies and confirmation that the CB550 didn't have one. I really like the look of one being there, so I'm thinking of adding one, and I wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking a possibly missing part, I'll figure something out.

Stev-o · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2014, 09:17:07 AM »

Quote from: toytuff on March 23, 2014, 08:46:00 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2014, 08:44:47 AM
Quote from: toytuff on March 23, 2014, 08:43:32 AM
Shows on the 78 CB750K. I believe it was just the 77/78 k models.

I think so, too. And it was hard to find a good one for my K7.

You had a K8?

Yes, sold the K8 about two months ago, still have the K7....but on the back burner and in pieces.

toytuff · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2014, 10:00:03 AM »

Quote from: Dave Voss on March 23, 2014, 09:11:39 AM

Thanks for the quick replies and confirmation that the CB550 didn't have one. I really like the look of one being there, so I'm thinking of adding one, and I wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking a possibly missing part, I'll figure something out.

If I remember correctly the emblem stay mounts to the lower tree. The emblem then screws on to the stay with small screws.

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seanbarney41 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2014, 02:38:07 PM »

Might try one from a cb360. They had 'em too and may be more "available".

Dave Voss · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2014, 10:24:27 AM »

Here is what I selected, its from an early '80s CB650, hopefully it will look nice once received and installed.

thep1pe · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:50:00 AM »

Let us know if it fits. I would like one too

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Duanob · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:54:03 AM »

The next generation nighthawks had them I believe as well as the CB650s. Looks like an eighties thing.

rb550four · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:46:58 AM »

Isn't the 650's fork spread wider? I kinda like the way that would clean up the space under the headlight.
I'm interested to see what you do to make it work.
Normally I would have 3 years of 650 and a 550 to play with for mix and match , no 550's in the shop today, can't play , have to watch.

Dave Voss · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:09:37 AM »

I received the part in the mail late yesterday, it is chromed plastic with two holes on either side of the 'Honda' lettering which must be for screw mounting to a stock bracket on the CB650, so I'll have to make a bracket to support it (I knew this would be necessary, but once installed it will be behind and not visible). I held it up to my CB550, and the overall width is such that there is about 1/2-inch or so of overlap on the lower clamp on each side. This particular trim piece is curved, and so if positioned properly the curved ends will touch and blend into the curve of the lower clamps, which I think will look pretty nice. Pictures this weekend...

Dave Voss · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2014, 07:16:41 PM »

Today I fabricated a bracket using 1/8" thick X 1/2" wide aluminum to mount the CB650 fork emblem on my CB550, and attached it using a longer bolt to replace the stock bolt securing the front brake switch block. the width, height, and curvature of the CB650 emblem fits the CB550 forks very well, I dare say it looks about as 'factory' as I could have hoped, I'm very pleased with the look.

The first picture is my home made bracket, curved to match the curvature of the emblem, the outer two holes are tapped with M4x0.70 threads so that the emblem can be secured/removed from the outside without disturbing the bracket, the second and third pictures are the finished installation. If anyone else wants to try this too, let me know, it was fairly easy to do.

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2014, 07:24:39 PM »

I like it, nice job.

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