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Offline briancairns

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1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« on: August 28, 2023, 12:13:46 PM »
Hi
I  pulled the carbs, and realized its missing this spring. I'm told its not sold separately by most bike part stores online. But hoping someone knows otherwise. Its the smaller gauge spring on right.


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Brian

1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring. PD Carbs

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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2023, 02:35:20 PM »
It's true that it's not sold as the spring alone. It comes as part of(#3) 16032-404-425 which might still be available (Doesn't show not available) so contact South Sound Honda  to see if it is available.
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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2023, 04:20:07 PM »
I see your in Ireland, so a bike breaker in the UK or Europe maybe your best bet. You will need to purchase a broken partial set if possible or the complete rack. That spring is universal on many of the Keihin carbs from the late 70’s to the mid 80’s. The part maybe available new as suggested above, yet I expect that assembly will be expensive if it is available.
« Last Edit: August 28, 2023, 04:24:22 PM by Flyin900 »
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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2023, 08:52:58 PM »
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
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
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2023, 12:51:20 AM »
Thanks all

Brian

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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2023, 03:39:33 AM »
Thanks all

Brian

Think I got one!!! from DK Motorcycle spares

Thanks so much.

Brian

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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2023, 07:32:50 AM »
Brian. Join us on www.sohc.co.uk
Lots of us have spares laying around.
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Re: 1978 cb550 four k3 ( USA import) Choke rod spring
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2023, 07:35:21 AM »
ok cheers