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Offline superstarpunani

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Changing CB550 Sprockets
« on: August 14, 2009, 01:14:31 AM »
I am in mid restoration of a (what was) completely stock 1975 CB550 K1, and am looking at changing the sprockets for new ones and was wondering if anyine out there could shed some light on the mystery of what is the best setup (stock vs...) in order to keep the RPM's down but still allowing the bike,with the occasional passenger, to climb the mountains. the bike, when finished, will have new piston rings, DYNA ignition and coils, new clutch, cables,  rebuilt/sync carbs, etc... No over boring, nothing crazy. Thank you all for your time and experience in this matter.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Changing CB550 Sprockets
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2009, 02:45:18 AM »
Honda didnt spend many $$$ (or Yen) to design something wrong.

You describe average riding conditions so stay standard
Semi Geriatric ex-Honda mechanic and MOT tester (UK version of annual inspection). Garage full of "projects" mostly 500/4 from pre 73 (no road tax in UK).

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