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Offline neudl

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CB500 vs. CB550 enging gasket set
« on: April 08, 2008, 05:04:23 PM »
My bike's engine is from a '74 CB500.  I need a engine gasket set.  I find aftermarket Athena sets for a '71 to '73 CB500, and sets for '74 and on CB550.  I am assuming the gaskets for the '74 CB550 will not fit the CB500.  Thoughts?
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Re: CB500 vs. CB550 enging gasket set
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008, 05:07:12 PM »
Sh*t - it appears I was minsinformed.  There was no '74 CB500 - must be a '73.  Are there any markings on the engine that shed some light.  Prior owner who put in the engine is no longer around.
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Re: CB500 vs. CB550 enging gasket set
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 05:14:23 PM »
The serial number should ID it for sure. This page:

http://www.sohc4.net/index.php?title=CB500

has frame and engine serial number ranges.
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