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1973 Honda CB500K · Valve Service Buying guide
Japanese-made replacement valves are offered for intake and exhaust duties. The Kibblewhite guide has a machined shoulder, while seal choices include individual replacements and an eight-piece Viton set. These descriptions establish different functions and purchase quantities.
Individual intake replacement valveOne Japanese-made intake valve is supplied against 14711-107-020. The source states four intake valves for the CB500K four-cylinder engine; order the number the assessed repair needs.View part
Individual exhaust replacement valveOne Japanese-made exhaust valve is supplied, with references including 14721-323-005. The listed CB500K engine uses four exhaust valves; intake and exhaust duties must remain distinct.View part
Each-sale Kibblewhite shoulder-style guideThe standard-size C63000 nickel-aluminum bronze guide is sold each. Its machined shoulder does not use separate OEM-style guide clips; the current source calls for precision cylinder-head fitting work.View part
Related parts: Single replacement valve-stem seal · Eight Kibblewhite Viton stem seals
The replacement seal against 12209-333-005 is sold each, and the current quantity information states eight for a complete CB500K head. Its historical URL does not make it a ten-pack. The Kibblewhite alternative expressly contains eight red Viton seals in one set; compare those two purchase formats.
The Kibblewhite guide is shoulder style and expressly does not take separate OEM-style guide clips. Its current information requires precise sizing and valve-seat alignment checks by an experienced machine shop. Use that assessment to establish the order; no fitting clearance or machining dimension is supplied by this guide.
The individual seal replaces 12209-333-005 and supplies one piece, with eight required for the CB500K head. The Kibblewhite product supplies eight Viton seals in one set. Compare the material and supplied quantity when choosing the order.
Its current description and quantity guidance identify a machined shoulder and say not to use separate OEM-style guide clips with this design. Confirm the guide required for the head work instead of treating all guide designs alike.
The guide information calls for precision bore sizing, correct valve-stem clearance and a valve-seat alignment check by an experienced machine shop. Confirm the required guide size and number of intake or exhaust positions with that shop before ordering individual guides.
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