Author Topic: Jardine 4-1 exhaust for Honda CB500 fit a CB550F??? (Read 2654 times)

eworth · « **on:** November 04, 2010, 05:40:17 PM »

Hello,

Thanks in advance for your help.

Considering purchasing a Jardine 4-1 complete exhaust with jardine muffler that was made in 1973 for the Honda CB500

Will this fit my 1977 CB550F Supersport?

Thanks,
Mark aka e-worth

DavePhipps · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:09:38 PM »

It will fit up front, the engine dimensions are the same. I'm not sure about the centerstand though.

eworth · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:15:29 PM »

Thanks!

The centerstand has been removed.... permanently.

Guessing it's a go then?

DavePhipps · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:26:53 PM »

I would still wait for a reply confirming this, but to the best of my knowlege it's a direct swap. I've never had an F model though.

eworth · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:30:43 PM »

Thanks for the input Dave... Hope someone can confirm this .

Willing to do a bit of modification if needed

Raef · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:46:47 PM »

you can go to the web site side and pull up picks of all the models, the only difference I can think of that might make a difference is the foot pegs are located a little differently.

Mark

I have one of each, but the K has been cut up pretty good, going to look at picks now

eworth · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:51:24 PM »

Thanks! Sure appreciate any help I can get.

This one of mine is chopped up too. Wouldn't think any changes would be so significant that a little bit of modification wouldn't overcome it. It's not a pristine stocker as said before. A bobber project. Thought the 4-1 would be a bit quieter than my aftermarket 4-2 which does sound great though. The change should also shed a few pounds I would think.

Let me know what you find out!!!

Thanks,
Mark

Raef · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:57:18 PM »

I think you should be able to use it. the only dif's I can think of was the kick starters on a K and F are different. the F has an extension on it the K"s don't have, I think that would only help the situation.

Mark

eworth · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:00:19 PM »

That explains another thing. I bought another kickstarter to modify from the same year CB550 but the difference was exactly how you explained it.

It's a go then.!!

Raef!! Thanks!!

Raef · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:04:24 PM »

I'll be watching for that new exhaust

eworth · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:21:38 PM »

I made an offer to purchase so we'll see. Anyhow, the CB is in pieces currently. But working nightly on planning and acquiring the parts I need.

Will post pics when done sometime next year.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:45:23 PM »

No, we want pics before then!

eworth · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2010, 10:26:44 AM »

GOT IT!!!

Complete Jardine exhaust still in the box from 1973!!!! Can't wait to hear what it sounds like next summer when I put it all back together..

Tom in Newcastle......Ontario · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2010, 11:35:38 AM »

Post a pic if you have a chance...........

Raef · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2010, 11:49:55 AM »

Don't be a tease, we need pics, or your just typing out your.....

eworth · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2010, 03:28:36 PM »

Hey,

The Jardine exhaust should be here in a couple days. I can post the pics of them when they arrive.

But I'll see if I can post an couple images from Saturday , before and after I dismantled and chopped on it. Again, it's a bobber project. Was a nice bike before but not original. Had been a show bike in the late 80's early 90's from what I've gathered. A PO cut and welded near the steering head and the wheelbase has been extended 4". Also, the forks are +3" I think

Never posted pics here before. Not sure how to do it. Here's a link to my Flickr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54991459@N06/

domer · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2010, 03:48:43 PM »

that is one hell of a polar paint job! should keep the tank and side covers and hang em on a wall!

eworth · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2010, 03:55:32 PM »

Ok, now I know how. Are more on my flickr page of the custom professional paint job on the tank that I removed. Anyone interested in it? Comes with side covers also painted up to match. Way cool but not my style. Some good close ups on my flickr page.

eworth · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2010, 04:02:05 PM »

Thanks Think I'll sell the tank and side covers to fund more purchases for the project .

Here are some of the Custom Paint photos!!

eworth · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2010, 04:03:08 PM »

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2010, 05:52:07 PM »

Holy polar bear Batman! Straight outta the 70's!

Maybe a member from Alaska would be interested?!!?

eworth · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2010, 05:55:22 PM »

HA!! LOL,

Ya, I know. It's a limited market for anyone that would be interested. When it sells, I'm sure it'll go to Alaska or Canada!!!
Again, very nice art work but not in high demand around here. Think it's why I only had to pay $650.00 for the CB but I should be able to sell and recoup some of my purchase price. I'll try selling it in the midst of winter, not summer.

Raef · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2010, 06:23:04 PM »

Quite visionary, really, it's the fore runner the the coke commercials from the early 2000's

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Author Topic: Jardine 4-1 exhaust for Honda CB500 fit a CB550F??? (Read 2654 times)