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Offline ChrisG13

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cb550k v cb550f
« on: May 30, 2014, 08:12:37 AM »
looking at replacing the wiring harness on my 1978 cb550k. i have found a wiring harness for a 1978 cb550f and was wondering if this would work or do I have to keep searching?

thanks for the help
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Re: cb550k v cb550f
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2014, 08:46:56 AM »
Not familiar with the 78 K model but the F model was only made up to 77. In 76 the F model has removed a lot of the "rat's nest" out of the headlight bucket and moved it to a box below the fuel tank. So I know in a 1976 K vs F model it won't be a direct swap. Maybe someone can chime in on the 78 K models.
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Offline ChrisG13

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Re: cb550k v cb550f
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2014, 11:36:26 AM »
does anyone know where to buy a wiring harness for the 1978 cb550k... i have looked and have come up with nothing for that year and model
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Re: cb550k v cb550f
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2014, 11:45:35 AM »
Used one on ebay for 39.99 buy it now price. I can't copy the link as I am on my phone. Search Honda cb550 wire harness. It is near the top
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Offline Thamuz

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Re: cb550k v cb550f
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2014, 07:29:49 PM »
Well, as far as I can tell on K vs. F the only difference is the carbs.

electrical should be the same.  Get the manual and see if it has a separate wiring diagram. 

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Re: cb550k v cb550f
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2014, 09:01:18 PM »
The K and F bikes have different wire harnesses, connectors and break out positions.  Can be grafted with enough work; about the same as repairing the original harness, imo.
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