Topic: '76 550k tank on a '77?

[dave.clark]

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?

Cheers,
Dave

[bryanj]

Not directly the 77/78 were much modified cosmetically

[dave.clark]

That's what I was afraid of. The '77 is a real pain when it comes to finding this stuff.

Dave

[Chris Liston]

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.

[TwoTired]

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.