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What is the valve adjustment / tappet clearance specs for the Honda CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
Intake: 0.05 mm (0.002” in)Exhaust: 0.08 mm (0.003” in)
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How often should I change my front fork oil on my CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
Every 5,000 miles / 8,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first.
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What type of fork oil and how much fork oil should I use in my CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
We recommend a 10W (light rider) to 15W (heavy rider) motorcycle fork oil. Factory spec on the fork oil is of premium quality ATF (automatic transmission fluid). ATF is approximately 5W and replaci...
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How often do I need to replace the ignition points on my CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
Inspect and set every 1,500 miles / 2,400 km. Consider replacing after 6,000 miles / 9,600 km.
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How often do I need to set the ignition timing on my CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
Every 1,500 miles / 2,400 km.
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What is the carburetor float height for my Honda CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
CB500K / CB550K / CB550F: Approximately 22 mm CB550K3 & K4: Approximately 14.5 mm
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What are the carburetor stock size jets for my Honda CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
The Honda 500K & 550 family bikes went through an engine size change as well as a different model carburetor used on the CB550K3 & 4. Here are the jet sizes to the best of our knowledge. We have se...
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How often should I lubricate and inspect the drive chain on my Honda CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
Lubrication and inspection of the drive chain should be happening every 500 miles / 800 km. The maximum slackness when measured by moving the drive chain vertically is 1 to 2 cm (0. 4~0. 8 in)
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What size drive chain do I need for my Honda CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
Standard (non O-ring) clip type master link drive chain with a 530 pitch will work. Watch our YouTube video on how to count the links in your chain for the appropriate length. http://www.commo...
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What size fuse do I need for my Honda CB550K / CB550F / CB500K?
One 15A fuse Main (All models) Two 7A fuses Head & Tail (All models) http://www.common-motor.com/honda-glass-fuses-15a http://www.common-motor.com/honda-360-500-glass-fuses-7a