Hey guys,
I was tearing down a carb rack the other day and noticed that like the other 3 I've run across, the main shaft the carbs linkages ride on was corroding and not in good shape. Not sure what metal it is, but it definitely made getting everything apart more difficult. So I went to the machinist and got a quote on getting it replicated in stainless steel because I just have this ocd thing about rust.
This shaft is the one that goes through the aluminum rack that the carb bodies are attached to. As far as I know the whole setup is the same for CB550s that have 087, 022, and 069A carbs, or the ones with the tops shown below. May not fit the PD style carbs. For the savvy 750 owners out there maybe you can confirm if this shaft is the same on any of your bikes. If you're not sure what carburetors I'm talking about, please see the pics below.
My idea is we can do a group buy and If we get about 10 total or so the price would be pretty reasonable, about $45. I'm getting at least three so if seven of you want to hop on board that'll work. However if you want the woodruff keys in stainless you'll have to source that for McMaster Carr. I haven't priced them yet but they're probably pretty cheap. I can source these too if desired.
Please reply to this and add your name to the list if interested. I'll give this a week from the post date, if no one is interested I'll have them go ahead and make mine and I'll get this post deleted. Once and if we get 10 names, I'll pm you all for your contact info and let you know where to paypal or send payment. When you quote this to add your name, please delete the pictures so as to not muck up the thread. Thanks!!
1. Fastbroshi
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