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Offline Reedy26

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Wiring harness interchange-ability?
« on: May 07, 2013, 05:08:11 PM »
Hello everyone, first post here. I just bought a 78' 550 and it needs a main harness. I've been looking through here and reading, but want to be absolutly sure before I buy one that any main harness from 74'- 79' for a CB550 should work correct?
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Re: Wiring harness interchange-ability?
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2013, 06:11:25 PM »
There will only be very slight differences, if any.  I am not knowledgeable enough on the 550's to tell you for sure.  Wiring diagrams for both year's can be obtained and compared.
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Re: Wiring harness interchange-ability?
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2013, 10:25:17 PM »
There are differences but if you understand electrickery and can use a multimeter you should be OK-----one difference is the place and type of handlebar switch connection
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Re: Wiring harness interchange-ability?
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2013, 11:12:48 PM »
Good to know, thank you. I've seen a few 78' harness's on the ol eBay but they happened to be a few bucks more than some of the other years. Probably worth the extra $10 to get the right one.
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