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Offline hymodyne

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head switch
« on: April 24, 2005, 08:42:48 PM »
would it be possible to install the jug, head and valve cover from a '76 550 on a lower end from a '72 500? If you switched out the pistons at the wrist pins...

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Offline Dennis

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Re: head switch
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2005, 05:18:29 AM »
The larger cylinder liners are a very tight fit in the 500 case. The liners in the 550 are a larger diameter to accomodate the larger bore. Usually have to enlarge the openings in the 500 case a bit.
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Offline SteveD CB500F

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Re: head switch
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2005, 05:26:41 AM »
Why not fit the whole engine?  The 550 clutch was better (I've had both)
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