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Offline gregripko

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Is this a normal length for cb550 progressive springs?
« on: July 17, 2014, 05:48:50 PM »
Approx 18"......are they still in good shape?
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Offline goldarrow

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Re: Is this a normal length for cb550 progressive springs?
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 06:14:05 PM »
Don't remember the length off the top of my head, but remembered seeing it listed in the manual
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Re: Is this a normal length for cb550 progressive springs?
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 06:19:49 PM »
After researching I found this:

From the CB500 service manual for spring length

standard value 451.7mm (17.78")

servicable limit 425mm (16.73")

If you cut those springs they may fit better but will be stiffer, that's not the answer. One solution is Racetech for $125.


So I guess I'm in good shape
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Offline bjbuchanan

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Re: Is this a normal length for cb550 progressive springs?
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2014, 07:56:33 AM »
Are they stock or progressive? Stock is straight rate

Aftermarket tends to be shorter than stockers and service limits don't apply
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Re: Is this a normal length for cb550 progressive springs?
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2014, 08:39:32 AM »
Not sure.... Can you tell if it's stock or not from viewing pic?
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