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Offline Sox Fan

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spacer to eliminate speedo gear?
« on: December 11, 2016, 02:41:34 PM »
Thinking of running with just an aftermarket tach on my 74 CB550

Would like to eliminate the speedometer gearbox from the front wheel and replace with a spacer.

Only one I have found online so far is from a place called the Power Barn. Anyone familiar or know another source for a spacer?


http://www.power-barn.com/honda-speedometer-gearbox-elimination-spacer-kit-for-cb350-cb400f-cb450-cl450-cb500-cb550-cb750/


Offline FridgeRaider

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Re: spacer to eliminate speedo gear?
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2016, 04:12:31 PM »
I believe those are made by forum member Godffery and can be found directly at his site. It might save you $5. I have never bought from him or his website so I can't endorse but I think others have.

http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Parts+and+service/Speedometer+Blanks/

Here's a related thread:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=154526.0
1972 CB750K2 Resto-mod (836cc Upgrade) - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,161782.0.html

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Re: spacer to eliminate speedo gear?
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2016, 05:07:04 PM »
+1 on Godffrey
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Re: spacer to eliminate speedo gear?
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2016, 06:39:50 PM »
+1 on Godffrey

+1.....I'm running one on my current project
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........