Topic: carb question

[Loki]

hey gents, a friend of mine is on the market for new carbs for his 75 cb550 f. some guy told him 1500 fo some set, not to sure if that was stock ones or sport type carbs, anyway id like to know where to get a set of carbs, prices, types, anything that would help us in choosing a set. thanks!

[Loki]

nobody has any advice to give?

[ev0lve]

I really don't know diddly in the 550 dept and not much more in my bike of choice but are you looking to just replace them, NOS, Keihin CRs? What exactly do you mean by "new"?

I can't imagine $1500 for a set of carbs even if they're these - around $7 - 800 for the CB750
http://www.dynoman.net/carb/keiCR.html

If you're just streeting it head over to eBay, your local craigslist or check the for sale section here and wait for a used stock set to come available.

If you've got a set in hand - rebuild them.

Anyways, folks who know will post if you give them more details.

[campbmic]

The price really depends on their condition. You could probably piece together a set of brand new OEM carbs for $1500. But there really isnt any reason to do that. I would suggest just getting some used carbs off another bike and rebuild them and if its done correctly they will run just as good as brand new OEM. Rebuild kits usually cost around $15-$30 a carb (you will need 4).

I have a 75 550 donor bike with a set of carbs if your friend is interested pm me on here!

[Loki]

lol finally!!, ya he says that the carbs are just not repairable, to much corrosion apparently. now he has his sight set on a completly new set. i think iv seen some kind of sport type or something im not to sure.

[Loki]

hey iggy what would the price on those carbs that you gave me the link to be?.....i couldnt find a price...or am i just blind?

[ev0lve]

hey iggy what would the price on those carbs that you gave me the link to be?.....i couldnt find a price...or am i just blind?

Drop them an email and they'll quote you a price.

[Noel]

Several places offer the CR carbs for the $700-$800 Iggy mentioned. A search string with "CB500 Keihin CR" will turn them up. I understand they are not a direct fit-up but will require some fiddling.

Stock carbs in good rebuildable shape are almost always available on Ebay. I count five or six right now.

[ekpent]

$1500.00 GULP  How many do you need 

[Gordon]

Stock carbs in good rebuildable shape are almost always available on Ebay. I count five or six right now.

+1

No sense in spending $1000+ or more for a set of new performance carbs if brand new performance carbs aren't what you need.