Topic: 1973 CB500 fork boot options?

[Madmax92]

Hey everyone, Its time for me to replace my old split fork boots on my 73 CB500 Four and I was wondering what kind of options I have? Im not a big fan of the OEM fork boot look, i like the way the short dust seals look. Are there any models that will fit my bike?

[Stev-o]

Fairly certain the later model dust seals will fit on your lowers.

But what do your tubes look like?   

https://www.ebay.com/p/Honda-CB750-Fork-Dust-Seal-Set-500-550-750-CB500T-CB550F-CB550K-CB750A-CB750F/1011844043?iid=152675535204&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D48741%26meid%3Da7de0c30cd57422580a9aac6b52f5ab6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D332338379319&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[Madmax92]

Thats exactly what i'm looking for, the tubes are decent for being 40 years old lol. i shined them up and removed what gunk and minor rust buildup that i could.

[Madmax92]

@Stev-o

I'll take a picture the next time im in the garage

[Stev-o]

@Stev-o

I'll take a picture the next time im in the garage

Ok.   Do you plan to keep the stock fork ears? 

[Madmax92]

@Stev-o
No I have a box of OEM parts I was going to toss on eBay. The fork ears are the chrome headlight brackets right?

[Stev-o]

@Stev-o
No I have a box of OEM parts I was going to toss on eBay. The fork ears are the chrome headlight brackets right?

Yes.  If yours are in good shape I may be interested in buying them [if they are similar to '74 550?]

[Madmax92]

@Stev-o
They’re in good shape in my opinion, they have a little rust on the inside but nothing too serious, I’ll polish them up today and take a couple pictures for you. If I’m correct there aren’t many differences between the 500 and 550 when it comes to parts. I believe the 550 has the same 35mm fork tubes so it should fit fine!

[Stev-o]

@Stev-o
They’re in good shape in my opinion, they have a little rust on the inside but nothing too serious, I’ll polish them up today and take a couple pictures for you. If I’m correct there aren’t many differences between the 500 and 550 when it comes to parts. I believe the 550 has the same 35mm fork tubes so it should fit fine!

Sounds good.  PM me if it's easy to text or email the pics...