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Offline chronoride

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why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« on: November 15, 2011, 09:54:24 AM »
Im only finding carb rebuild kits for 1974-76 and such for the 550. I may be just not looking in the right places. Any suggestions?
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Offline Mcwilliams570

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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2011, 10:03:29 AM »
1974 was the first year for them. The tag on the neck of the frame might say 1973 but you want a 1974 carb rebuild kit..

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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2011, 12:12:38 PM »
wow... I knew that too. Must have been hung up on the 1973 tag when looking for the kit. Thanks for the wake up call. 
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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2011, 12:14:47 PM »
heh heh... I can't even remember how old I am, you expect me to remember all the bikes' birthdays too?
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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2011, 03:11:38 PM »
Did you try Z1enterprises...in case you have not.
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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2011, 05:53:52 PM »
Try this.  $14 apiece.

http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/honda/cb550k/?filters[fitting]=custom
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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2011, 10:34:03 PM »

Now I have my head on right this link works great! thanks
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Offline tortelvis

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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2011, 06:33:25 AM »
Honda only offer a gasket set, not a rebuild kit. Gasket set for carbs is part # 16010-323-315 (need four) and they are still available from Honda. K & L offer a carb rebuild kit, part # 18-2422 that includes all jets, o rings and gaskets needed for one carb.
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Offline lone*X

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Re: why is a 73, 550 Four carb rebuild kit so hard to find?
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2011, 03:11:27 PM »
I have been getting ready to order a set myself and the $14.00 sets look enticing.  Parts-n-more didn't indicate brand, hopefully not Keysters.  K&L would be good.

Also recently found this EBay listing for kits.  Anyone know anything about this brand  "NAPCO"? 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Honda-CB-550-CB550-K-K1-K0-K2-carb-rebuild-repair-kits-1976-1975-1974-/390358781186?hash=item5ae3324d02&item=390358781186&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
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