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Offline Teddyhoeg1982

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CB550 reproduction seat?
« on: August 10, 2022, 01:58:20 pm »
I tried looking for an original seat for my 1977 CB500 K3 (which is similar to a K3 CB550). Seems I have no luck. My current seat is a homemade cafe seat by previous owner, which is very uncomfortable.

Anyone knows of a place that sells reproduction seats similar to the original style? I have not been able to find any, only the earlier style which is different.








Offline Cruiser

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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2022, 02:49:46 am »
Following this one... Mine was re-covered so I might search for a new cover to redo it.

Maybe you can find a decent one on a salvage yard? Or get a new cover and some foam and get it as close as possible to original?
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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2022, 03:12:16 am »
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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2022, 08:34:45 am »
I picked one up at davidsilverspares.com. Good quality and an exact copy except it doesn't have the Honda on the back, which I painted later.
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Offline Teddyhoeg1982

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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2022, 11:20:07 am »
I picked one up at davidsilverspares.com. Good quality and an exact copy except it doesn't have the Honda on the back, which I painted later.
Looked for it in their website, but seems they do not have it in inventory.

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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2022, 12:01:41 pm »
K3 is an oddball seat, your only chance is a used one recovered as i doubt nos exists and not enough wanted for repop
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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2022, 01:52:24 pm »
 Texavina offers 17 styles for the '77-78 models.

https://texavina.com/cb550-k3-k4-cb550k-77-78/
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Re: CB550 reproduction seat?
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2022, 08:29:33 am »
Having searched for weeks i finally purchased a seat today om eBay!
Though it is missing the Chrome trim, so i will look for a solution to repair that
« Last Edit: August 12, 2022, 08:55:25 am by Teddyhoeg1982 »