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dave.clark

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'76 550k tank on a '77?
« on: August 16, 2005, 05:20:34 AM »
Hi all,

I have a '77 550K that was recently smashed up (while parked) in a hit and run... Among (many) other things, the tank is pretty bashed up. Will a '76 550K tank fit without too much trouble on my '77?

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Dave
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Re: '76 550k tank on a '77?
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2005, 05:42:13 AM »
Not directly the 77/78 were much modified cosmetically
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dave.clark

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Re: '76 550k tank on a '77?
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2005, 05:44:44 AM »
That's what I was afraid of. The '77 is a real pain when it comes to finding this stuff.

Dave
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Re: '76 550k tank on a '77?
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2005, 05:56:14 AM »
If you asking if it will 'fit' then yes.  the shape is the same.  But the petcock may be different and of course the paint/graphics wont match between years.
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Re: '76 550k tank on a '77?
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2005, 09:30:05 AM »
The tank shape, style, and function were the same for the following models:
CB550K 77 and 78, AND CB550F 75, 76, 77.

Earlier K models had a shorter, different shaped tank/ longer seat.  It will go on the frame, though.
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