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Offline Flying J

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CB500 and CB550 Wheels the same?
« on: January 10, 2011, 03:27:03 PM »
Im selling a set of wheels off my 550. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=82000.0
Somebody wants to know if they will fit their 500. I thought they were the same but dont want to sell them to him unless i know for a fact. Can somebody confirm this? It is a 19 front 16 rear.

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Re: CB500 and CB550 Wheels the same?
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2011, 03:40:33 PM »
stock sizes would be 19 front 18 rear.... but they should work fine on a 500. the only thing id be worried about is the rear brake, but it looks identical to my 500 (from your pics) and my front wheel is from a 550.

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Re: CB500 and CB550 Wheels the same?
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011, 04:23:46 PM »
Are you asking about the wheel assembly?  The Rims or the hubs?  The spacers are different between F and K model.
19" front and 18" rear.


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Re: CB500 and CB550 Wheels the same?
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2011, 05:02:54 PM »
Im selling the whole wheel. Rim and hub. The guy wants to know if he buys them if they will slip right onto his 500. My bike is a K

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Re: CB500 and CB550 Wheels the same?
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2011, 10:05:37 PM »
550K up to 76 yes 77/78 NO
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