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Offline stevenmgrr

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Will 78 550 exhaust fit 71 CB500?
« on: August 17, 2008, 07:59:50 PM »
Will this work?
'71 CB500 K0

Offline TwoTired

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Re: Will 78 550 exhaust fit 71 CB500?
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 09:31:43 PM »
Probably have to fabricate something to hang the mufflers.  But, the head interface is the same.

I assume you mean the stock 4 into 4.

Expect to change the carb jetting.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Will 78 550 exhaust fit 71 CB500?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2008, 01:16:47 AM »
Rear brake pedal wont clear the exhaust unless you heavily modify it with an angle gringer and welder,
If its a good condition original Honda 4 into 4 77/78 system sell it on ebay for a fortune as they are discontinued then buy the proper one
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