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Offline speedy_the_drummer

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'75 CB550 engine case screws
« on: April 24, 2011, 01:34:38 PM »
I drilled out the case screws on the clutch pedal side of my 75 cb550. I got 6mm allen head black screws from lowes for the top two, but they don't have any screws long enough for the bottom two.

Where can I get just 2 screws to put back into it?

Offline geminimotors

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Re: '75 CB550 engine case screws
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2011, 04:33:02 PM »
Out here in California, I find Ace Hardware, and Do It Best stores have an excellent hardware selection. And when things get weird, there is specialty fastener supplier. Google hardware, or fasteners in your area.

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Re: '75 CB550 engine case screws
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2011, 05:40:51 PM »
Honda still sells these screws. They're only about 50 cents each.
http://www.servicehondapsn.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=123314&category=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=1975&fveh=2948
In my experience the black oxide cap screws will rust eventually.
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Re: '75 CB550 engine case screws
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2011, 09:02:23 PM »
If you are replacing some engine case screws, why not just go ahead and replace them all?  That way you know they will all have a long life ahead of them.

I've found these to be great, and I bought a set for my 500.

http://stores.ebay.com/CARB-MOTOR-SCREW-KIT/_i.html?_fsub=1169057014
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