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Offline DavidBrent

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CB550 Frame
« on: November 05, 2019, 02:55:55 AM »
Good morning,

Just a quick question, I have a 78 CB550 (that has frame damage) would a 76 frame be the same (someone is selling one local to me which seems rare in the UK).

Thanks for your help.
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Offline calj737

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Re: CB550 Frame
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2019, 03:28:25 AM »
Yes.
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Re: CB550 Frame
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2019, 08:08:13 AM »
No, not if yours is a K3 or K4 and the one offered is a K2.
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Re: CB550 Frame
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2019, 08:11:16 AM »
David, if you are in UK come and join the UK SITE
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Re: CB550 Frame
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2019, 08:36:49 AM »
In terms of the motor bolting straight in, the frames are equal. There are slight differences for bodywork and swing arms, but get the whole frame and you're fine.
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Re: CB550 Frame
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2019, 10:19:34 AM »
 As long as it's a K frame, your bits should work.  You may need the correct axle spacers for the rear wheel if you're using the earlier swing arm, too.
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Re: CB550 Frame
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2019, 11:17:15 PM »
Also the Shaft, Brake Pivot are different lengths so, the tubes that house this part are different which is part of the frame  ;)
Foot peg mounts on the F1 & F2 are on the frame, K foot pegs mount on the rear engine hanger bolt  ;)
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