Topic: Rear sets will these work.

[Beans]

O know it says 500 but will they work on my 550f?  its for a cb500 so I don't see why not but am just curious.  Anyone got any input?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280184967654&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

[Geeto67]

those are for a CB500 TWIN not the cb500 four. completely different bike. I am sure with enough time, fab skill, and money you could get them to work but they are not a bolt on. To be honest I am not sure exactly what years cb500 it is referring to because we never got a cb500 with a rear disc here in the states - it could be a totally different bike for euro market.

[Triffecpa]

Honda sold a 500 vertical twin in the UK for several years.  It was never imported to the US.  More of an EX500 type of bike.  They raced them in a spec class also.

Tracy

[Geeto67]

that makes sense - it is for these bikes then and def won't work.:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Honda/HONDA-CB500-1994--2003/

[Beans]

Ok I thought it was a 500 twin but it didn't realy say spacifics.

[Ecosse]

i picked this up from another (?) bike forum a while back. maybe of some use?


Okay....here is an old post on making universal rearsets to fit the
older Honda CB's. Most all the CB(twins and inline 4's) Hondas have
1" diam. frame tubes and this works great. I posted this a long time
ago on another Yahoo Group....thought i'd repost it here. This is the
setup i'm using on the CR350 racer and i'm now see some of the
vintage road racers using this setup.....enjoy!!

Here is a very easy and functional way to get some very nice rearsts
for most cafe bikes with very little metal fab or machining.

1. Purchase 4......universal 3-Piece 1 inch frame clamps from Dennis
Kirk(800-323-9280), part number=h27-036.......$5.99ea.

2. Need to look on EBAY for 1998-2002 Honda CBR929RR/RC51
rearsets....usually run about $20 to $40 per set. You will need the
rearset brakets(right & left), both heel gaurds, shift lever, & rear
brake lever with return spring. You can usually find all these
together as a set or with only a few parts missing or damaged. I have
purchase a few sets with road rashed pegs for very cheap. Usually, you
can purchase some aftermarket pegs from the local bike shop for around
$20.

3. Purchase some threaded rod($1.57 for 3 foot piece...approx) from
local hardware store to fab up the shift and rear brake linkages. I
have always purchased smooth round rod, then once cut to
size.....threaded the ends using a tap/die set.

4. Depending on application, you may need to use a spacer between the
frame clamps and the rearset mounting braket. On my CB350's I have
used a 1 inch aluminum spacer to locate the peg out away from the
swingarm for clearance.

I have some pics on my website of these rearsets being used on my 1972
Honda CR350 and also on my 1970 Honda CBXR350 Inverted front fork
hybrid. Feel free to visit the site at:

http://www.OHIOCAFERACERS.com

These rearsets have worked great for me, hope this helps for you cafe
project.

Greg

below is what the finished set up looks like. i'd say contact the folks at ohio cafe racers with questions.

[turboguzzi]

would be VERY concerned about the clamps rotating under heavy pressure, say when you are hanging off, etc.

that said, in a crash, it could reduce damage for the same reason.

On th eother hand, there's no reason why those modern CB500 setup couldnt be attached to a sojc

[new2novas]

would be VERY concerned about the clamps rotating under heavy pressure, say when you are hanging off, etc.

that said, in a crash, it could reduce damage for the same reason.

On th eother hand, there's no reason why those modern CB500 setup couldnt be attached to a sojc

thats my same concern with those clamps...although if they are quality (can't tell from pics)...it could be no different than handlebar clamps

[Ecosse]

would be VERY concerned about the clamps rotating under heavy pressure, say when you are hanging off, etc.

that said, in a crash, it could reduce damage for the same reason.

On th eother hand, there's no reason why those modern CB500 setup couldnt be attached to a sojc

thats my same concern with those clamps...although if they are quality (can't tell from pics)...it could be no different than handlebar clamps

good point about those clamps, but there are two things that come to mind regarding that. the first is that if they were not sufficient for keeping things in check the general idea still seems good. there are ways around the matter of clamping method. second, it looks as though those ohio guys used this set up so it would be worth the effort to pester them.

those modern 500 clamps probably could be made to work but all i can think of is the price converted to u.s. dollars, if on a tight budget anyway.

[Ecosse]

just checked dennis kirk for those clamps. sold out/no longer available. but, there is a manufacturer pt# in addition to the dk #. so maybe you could go to the source? anyway, you could source another, or better clamp.

link is here.

[Pinhead]

Subscribed for future reference.

[turboguzzi]

this is how i sorted it in my racer, simple and if i bend one of those flats it costs me 1$.

makes it easy to keep spares for race weekends and if you push as you should, sooner or later you are going to kiss the ground.

at that point you will not want to have an obscure rear set that you cant find parts for.

levers are 954RR and i keep a spare set for emergencies.

TG

[Beans]

Thanks ecosse now if only I can fab up those clamps since I can't find them using any of the parts numbers.   and I have found  some rear sets cheap on flea bay just been to lazy to order them.

[Beans]

ok here are a few sites that has the clamps.

http://www.motorcyclespeakers.net/shop/product_121.htm

http://www.mhinstruments.com/products/accessories.htm

[Ecosse]

those look to be exactly the same. like the black but have you noticed sometimes black items cost more than chrome?

keep us posted on this!

[Beans]

I will keep you posted.


I also saw this and it keeps the stock brake parts just modifying the stock brake pedal and welding a piece to the rear set.












you can read about it here.

http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=3244.0


Im going to try it this way and see how it works out.  if not then its modifying my brake drum to use a cable.

[Ecosse]

i like it. simple and low buck.

[Beans]

i like it. simple and low buck.

Simple yes and also you won't have to modify a new brake rod.  Just use the stock one.  Its makes it a much cleaner look that way I think.  Just trying to find some rear sets for a good price on ebay. 

[socalenduro]

anyone know if these would work on the CBs?
Specifically im looking at a 350f

http://www.rearsets.info/rearsets.html

[rustrocket92]

I like all these ideas.

[turboguzzi]

anyone know if these would work on the CBs?
Specifically im looking at a 350f

http://www.rearsets.info/rearsets.html

would seriously avoid raasks, the quality is appalling.

wait till you get them and you'll see......

[Beans]

anyone know if these would work on the CBs?
Specifically im looking at a 350f

http://www.rearsets.info/rearsets.html

would seriously avoid raasks, the quality is appalling.

wait till you get them and you'll see......

Yea I been reading a lot about the raasks rear sets on some other sites and a lot of people said the quality is not their when they make them.  One guy said they even had burs still on some of the parts like they where built half assed.  Ilm still undecided on what I'm going to do as of rear sets since I've been looking at the bcr 550 cafe kit they have and it comes with rear sets. 

[ColinMc]

I was thinking of chopping off the section of the frame from a junk FZ750 frame I have so I could use FZ rear seats...just weld those bungs onto my CB750 frame and voila! Need to get the bike in rolling chassis form so i can pick a location first...adjustable would be nice...hmmm I need to do some thinking on this one. Anyone else done something similar?

[hymodyne]

I used a set from a 650 nighthawk.

hym

[bmarshall]

I used a set from a 650 nighthawk.

hym

Did they bolt up or was the modifications needed?