Topic: 1973 CB500 Center Stand Compatibility?

[Dr. Frankenstein]

The '73 CB500 I brought home recently needs a center stand, the old one's foot lever crumbled when I tried to get the bike up on it. Short of someone on here having one they would part with, are there any other CB center stands that are compatible? I haven't cross-referenced the part number yet, but there's a bunch of CB500T/CB360T center stands on Ebay and Picclick, and given Honda's penchant for parts-specific parts, would those fit or do I have to keep on searching?   

[calj737]

I think most any 550k up to model year ‘77 would also fit. The F model 550 likely would not as there re subtle differences in the frame, but in nearly any case some very minor mods would probably get you a fit.

I doubt the T models will fit as they are likely too narrow.

[newday777]

Up to 1976 CB550K use the same part number centerstand.  They changed in 1977.

[jonda500]

The 550F supersport stand is the same as the 500/550K up to '76. The 77/78 K model is different needing a different height stopper, but is a better stand leverage wise. I would think the 77/78 F would have the same as earlier F/K models but I don't have one to compare,
John

[newday777]

The 550F supersport stand is the same as the 500/550K up to '76. The 77/78 K model is different needing a different height stopper, but is a better stand leverage wise. I would think the 77/78 F would have the same as earlier F/K models but I don't have one to compare,
John

John
Have you compared the F and K stands side by side?
They have different part numbers between the 2 yes up to 76.

[Little_Phil]

Think that the 550F stand will fit ok if you have a 4/1 pipe. But is not suitable for the 4/4 pipes. The foot lever at the side looks the only difference and actually better for getting it on the stand.

[flatlander]

that is correct. i have a 550F where i fitted some (non-honda) 4-4 pipes. had to bend the center stand lever to fit around them without hitting.
it's doable, but won't fit out of the box.

[Dr. Frankenstein]

It actually has some 2-into-1 pipes on it now, but I don't know if I'll be able to salvage them, they're pretty rusty. Still whole, not rusted through anywhere that I can see, but I've been eyeing those Dekelvic 4-into-1's anyway. They're 'affordable' and look pretty good. Here's a reference pic of the rusty pipes:
DSCN2713 by Dr. Frankenstein1, on Flickr

Here's a pic of the beautiful points, and a closer look at the pipes, you can see what I mean. I wonder if it would be cheaper to just get them re-chromed, if that's possible. I don't know. I kind of like those 2-into-1's.
DSCN2717 by Dr. Frankenstein1, on Flickr

[newday777]

Few, very few chrome shops will rechrome exhaust system.

[jonda500]

The 550F supersport stand is the same as the 500/550K up to '76. The 77/78 K model is different needing a different height stopper, but is a better stand leverage wise. I would think the 77/78 F would have the same as earlier F/K models but I don't have one to compare,
John

John
Have you compared the F and K stands side by side?
They have different part numbers between the 2 yes up to 76.

My F stand is identical to my 500K stand, but my F is put together from parts so I guess the 550F stand that I bought may actually be a 500K one. I apologise for the possible misinformation.

 The model code number and the modification designation are different:
 550F is part# 50500-390-300
 500K is part# 50500-323-000B
 The function & component number is the same though...
John