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Offline Scott S

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What is a "63 HP version" of a CB650 cam?
« on: October 24, 2011, 06:00:42 AM »
 Many people do the 650 cam in a 500/550 swap. Sometimes, I see peopel mention a "63 HP" version.
  I have a cam from an '81 CB650. Were there different versions? Do the numbers on my cam tell me anything?
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Offline DavePhipps

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Re: What is a "63 HP version" of a CB650 cam?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2011, 07:39:20 AM »
From what I've read in other posts the 79-80 cams are the preferred grind. They changed for the later year models.
Sorry I don't have the numbers handy. I'll check out in the shed this evening and see if I can find some info from my 1980 cam.
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Re: What is a "63 HP version" of a CB650 cam?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 10:21:53 AM »
No all 650 cams are the same "63 hp" version.   Except for a low pow 50hp version that went to Germany of all places. Was a tax issue though.  Unless u are in Europe doubtful you would get one.
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