Topic: CB550K valve cover painted from factory?

[denward17]

Does anyone know if the CB550K valve cover is painted from the factory?

Mine is painted but not sure if done after it left Japan.

[jlh3rd]

my '75 550F is painted, definitely not a clear coated bare aluminum.

[denward17]

Thanks jlh3rd.

[jlh3rd]

sure...sometimes you can go parts pages and see a pic.

[Ichiban 4]

Have an original '77 550K which has had painted valve cover..as well as crankcase..since new.  Also have seen other years and models of 550 that are/were painted in those areas too.

Think that some other old 550 authorities here [Two Tired..Hondaman] could probably corroborate that.
Cheers
Ichi

[Oddjob]

It's 100% painted, I've stripped more than my fair share to get ceramic coated. Just sand one and you'll see the layer of paint coming off.

[denward17]

Thanks Guys, I decided to leave mine unpainted for now, just a little polished up.