Topic: Aftermarket Tappet Caps

[C317414]

Hello

The tappet caps on my 75, CB550F are a bit chewed-up and the aluminum is stained.  I want to replace them all.  The last time I purchased aftermarket tappet caps for a Honda I was disappointed.   The caps did not quite look like the OEM caps.

Is there a source of aftermarket caps that look like the OEM caps? 

[bryanj]

Nope, but if you can accept dull not shiney laquered Honda C90 are the same size but not polished

[dave500]

to avoid burring your new caps get a six sided 17mm socket and grind its opening flat on a belt sander or linisher to remove the lead in ramps like the one on the left,youll get a better bite on the thin hex aswell,dont use a socket like the one on the right with those stupid valleys between the flats,just a plain jane six sider!

[Tracksnblades1]

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You can do the same real quick on an old SouthBend or LaBlond.