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Offline newday777

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CB500 clutch plates to be used in CB750??
« on: June 19, 2022, 07:32:46 am »
Going through a friend's parts bins I found a set of CB500 clutch plates tagged with writing saying they will fit the CB750 to be used like the old RC clutch plates. Anyone know of this mod?
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1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
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1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
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New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
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Re: CB500 clutch plates to be used in CB750??
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2022, 12:40:58 pm »
If original K basket through K6 then plates from as far back as the 259 series will fit.........just be sure the total thickness is within a few thou of spec ;)

Personally, I like the F3 basket and clutch pack with the double steel...........it allows for better oil flow, hence improved cooling.
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