Topic: CB 650

[Demon67]

I got a dumm question has any one swapped a 550 inner fender for a 650 inner( to eliminate the air box on a 650)?
Bill.

[CBJoe]

I'm not familiar with the 550's.... but why would you need to remove the inner fender to eliminate the airbox on a CB650??

Joe

[Demon67]

Rather that than hacksaw off the box stuck to the fender.
Bill

[cb650]

Are u talking a 79 650?   The 80 up 650's the box is separate. Only have had one 79 parts bike so not familiar with them but know they are quite a bit diff.



                             Terry

[CBJoe]

Are u talking a 79 650?   The 80 up 650's the box is separate. Only have had one 79 parts bike so not familiar with them but know they are quite a bit diff.



                             Terry

Huh.... I didn't know they were THAT different.  That goes to show why no one should listen to me.

From the looks of it, the '80 and up CB650 inner fender should work if your completely removing the airbox. 

[cb650]

Yes 79 and all Z's where diff.   By a bunch.  Even diffs from the US 79Z to other Z's.  I am curious now to check the 79 parts I have left and see if the box is part of the inner fender.





                   Terry

[Buber]

I don't know about the other models, but european models of cb 650Z till 81 had exactly this setup (mine has it too!).

[CBJoe]

Deamon67...Unless someone here can verify the fit, i'd just grab one from ebay.  There are quite a few for under $10.  The general shape seems to be similar to the '79, but who know until you try.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Honda-CB650-REAR-INNER-FENDER-PANEL-Mint-Cond_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35584QQihZ006QQitemZ160112282149QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

If all else fails, i think that i have a couple extra that I might part with for the price of shipping .

[Soos]

I have a '79 650 I have done this to

Are u talking a 79 650?   The 80 up 650's the box is separate. Only have had one 79 parts bike so not familiar with them but know they are quite a bit diff.



                             Terry

Huh.... I didn't know they were THAT different.  That goes to show why no one should listen to me.

From the looks of it, the '80 and up CB650 inner fender should work if your completely removing the airbox. 

I own a '79 and a 81, and the differences are massive and many.
Amony many is :the tank, seat, headlight ears, trippletrees, forks, swingarm, rear rim diameter('79 is 17" 80+ is 16"), airbox fender(front and rear), footpegs, frame...
and the list continues.
OOh. did I mention the '79 is the only year to use those sidecovers(US, never seen Z model sidecovers in person... yet)
 

I used the inner rear fender section off a '80 cb650.
Battery box has a minor amount of interference, but nothing major.
I plan on doing a custom battery box/elecric box soon.


l8r

[Demon67]

Thanks guys I'll wait until a little closer to spring and see what I can find.
Bill.