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keepitrunin

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71-75 cb550 same frame as 76 cb750f?
« on: April 19, 2007, 02:36:11 PM »
can anyone tell me if a 1978 3 point case guard will fit a 1976 cb750f s.s frame?

update question: will  a 71-75 cb550 case guard mounting points be the same as as a '76 cb750f?
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Re: '78 750f s.s. 3-point case guards?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2007, 04:57:37 PM »
 It should fit right up no problem.

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Re: '78 750f s.s. 3-point case guards?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2007, 05:21:46 PM »
Hey there keepit  yeah you might have to put in longer bolt underneith the one that runs through the frame and engine  I use threaded rod works just fine  god luck seven fifty four ever Craig in Maine
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Re: 71-75 cb550 same frame as 76 cb750f?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2007, 06:52:05 PM »
changed my question at top of post. can anyone help answer this question?
will a 71-75 cb550 engine case guard fit a a 1976 cb750f frame and engine?

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Re: 71-75 cb550 same frame as 76 cb750f?
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2007, 01:39:06 AM »
changed my question at top of post. can anyone help answer this question?
will a 71-75 cb550 engine case guard fit a a 1976 cb750f frame and engine?
Probably not.  The guards are intended to mount (on the 750's that I've seen) to the engine bolts and since they're different.....

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Re: 71-75 cb550 same frame as 76 cb750f?
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2007, 06:46:11 AM »
  If you're changing your question then I'm changing my answer. ;) Not very likely...

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Re: 71-75 cb550 same frame as 76 cb750f?
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2007, 01:51:48 PM »
thanks alot, there is a set on ebay for a 550 frame. oh well, i'll keep looking or buy the two points from tas motorsports.