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Offline redbaron

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Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« on: August 01, 2022, 07:12:45 AM »
As I restore my 1976 550F, I notice the prior owner did not leave me the 2 large front brake caliper bolts, the one's that hold the unit together.  They sell for $20 on ebay, $10 a bolt.  Does anybody have a better option?

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Re: Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2022, 07:52:45 AM »
Maybe Yamiya, I think they are the same as on a CB750
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2022, 08:51:44 AM »
I bought some black ht cap screws
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
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http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
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http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

Offline redbaron

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Re: Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2022, 01:47:43 PM »
Thanks for the responses.

Offline Stev-o

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Re: Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2022, 02:13:10 PM »
I prolly have a couple spares...
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2022, 02:39:14 PM »
They are an important part, use good stuff, Steve-o won’t steer you wrong
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Bolts
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2022, 06:02:44 PM »
Hey guys thanks again but I ordered some along with brake pads.