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Calipers & Forks
« on: November 11, 2006, 07:09:50 PM »
Hi, I realise part of this question has been covered in various places, but there seemed to be some discrepancies. Yes I did do a search before posting  ;)

Does anyone have a list of which calipers and forks are the same or similar?

I read on a different post that the 550 calipers have different hole spacings to the 750, but some 550 K5ish legs I have, have the same casting no as the ones on my K2 750   ( 341 I think? )

I'm interested in doing a dual brake setup for my 750 for a period cafe racer type resto and thought I may be able to use the caliper.


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Re: Calipers & Forks
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2006, 07:46:50 PM »
I have a set of "341" casting forks; they came off a CB550, and have the dual mounts. The OEM CB550 fender fits, and so does a single-brace fender from a 750 (don't know what year/model)...

I also have a *long* fork lower, which is a single disk setup, and has the same caliper/fender mounts as the stock CB500/550, but is about 1 1/2" longer between the mounts and the dust seal/wiper...I don't know what this one is from (eBay purchase)...

I also have a CB750 front disk; it is ~3/4" bigger than a CB550 front disk, but will bolt up to the same wheel.
« Last Edit: November 11, 2006, 07:49:52 PM by puppytrax »
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Re: Calipers & Forks
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2006, 11:03:39 PM »
The 1972ish  CB450 forks will slot right into the CB750 trees. They can be serviced where the CB750 forrks must be tossed when worn. I am no Guru on the valving for the shock damping but they seem ok.
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