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Offline papi_sosaa

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1982 Honda CB650SC - Swing arm bushings/collar
« on: July 26, 2022, 05:39:52 AM »
Although the swing arm bushings, dust seals, and collars are no longer being produced by Honda, I've managed to find some alternatives online.

Some reproduction steel bushings can be found on eBay that reference the OEM part number for the 82' CB650SC and even a normal '82 CB650.
Bushing part number: 52108-460-300


There's also a collection of used collars and dust seals on eBay that are still in decent condition. I know the clearances are very important but what would be considered an acceptable amount of wear for something like the collar.

i.e.
Collar measures 23.51 mm in the center and measures 23.39 mm at the smallest diameters on one of the ends.

Collar part number:52141-460-000
Dust seal part number: 52144-460-003


Also, the later CB models have the single grease fitting in the middle of the swing arm rather than on the ends. I've seen some mixed responses on what the procedure is for properly greasing these swing arms. I've read that you need pressure up to 150 psi to properly distribute the grease throughout the swing arm housing and I've also read that you should trim grooves into the collar in order to help distribute the grease better.

I've also read that a brass bushing is better to use rather than the OEM style steel bushings but I have yet to find a brass bushing for this bike and going to a local machinist to make one is out of the question.
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1982 Honda CB650SC - Swing arm bushings/collar
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2022, 11:03:10 AM »
I used a needle bearing conversion kit on my 74' CB550 and I think it is the same parts as the 650.
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
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Offline fizzlebottom

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Re: 1982 Honda CB650SC - Swing arm bushings/collar
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2022, 02:09:04 PM »
I used a needle bearing conversion kit on my 74' CB550 and I think it is the same parts as the 650.

Wish it was, but Honda changed swingarm parts from '79 to '80 onward. Your bike is the same as the '79 CB650, but everything after is its own dumb unique snowflake of an animal, the only outfit that makes new bushings for '80-'82 is some company in Germany.
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1982 Honda CB650SC - Swing arm bushings/collar
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2022, 06:24:23 PM »
That sucks, sorry.
Never Give Up - Never Surrender

The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: 1982 Honda CB650SC - Swing arm bushings/collar
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2022, 06:31:54 PM »
That sucks, sorry.

I accept your apology. This time.
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Offline Kelly E

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Re: 1982 Honda CB650SC - Swing arm bushings/collar
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2022, 06:53:12 PM »
I hope they don't gouge you too much.
Never Give Up - Never Surrender

The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy