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Offline CB750wannabe

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1975 CB550 Front End Clunk Sound
« on: Today at 02:39:09 PM »
I'm hearing a "clunk" sound when I hit any bumps.  It sounds like it's coming from near the steering stem but I know it can be difficult to know exactly where it's coming from.  I replaced the steering bearings but that wasn't it.  Any ideas?  Thanks in advance! I don't think the forks have ever been rebuilt. 
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Offline Ozzybud

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Re: 1975 CB550 Front End Clunk Sound
« Reply #1 on: Today at 04:46:47 PM »
Is the fluid level correct and the proper viscosity in the forks?
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Offline BenelliSEI

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Re: 1975 CB550 Front End Clunk Sound
« Reply #2 on: Today at 05:10:35 PM »
You may laugh, but I chased the  same kind of noise on my cb750K8 many years ago. Try a zip tie on the speedo cable to the fender loop and the fender stay. Cured my “thunk”. I had a heavy cable and it was whacking the fender stay loud enough I could hear it! Adjusted the speedo gear up a little higher and that cured it.