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oddjob

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cb 550 f ? 500 f ?
« on: April 10, 2005, 04:44:09 AM »
.....did honda make a 550 f in a 500 frame
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Offline bryanj

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Re: cb 550 f ? 500 f ?
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2005, 08:23:44 AM »
Not officially but the US had a 550K0 whilst Honda were still running the 500K1 for UK!!!
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oddjob

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Re: cb 550 f ? 500 f ?
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2005, 10:20:58 AM »
if this is so why are there so many in my area
5 that i know of
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Offline Harry

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Re: cb 550 f ? 500 f ?
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2005, 10:47:35 AM »
Lotsa 500 owners fitted the 550 engine (slots straight in) for better clutch, parts availability & power.
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oddjob

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Re: cb 550 f ? 500 f ?
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2005, 10:49:47 AM »
many thanks guys

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