Assess the instruments on your 1976 Honda CB550F before choosing a cable, glass repair or complete gauge change. A working mechanism may only need service parts. For a custom instrument, compare drive ratio, mounting and lighting before ordering by appearance or display units.
Replace your CB speedometer cable with this Speedometer Cable in black, replacing OEM #44830-425-870. End-to-end length 38.5". Made in Japan.Key Features• Speedometer cable, black•...
Replace your CB tachometer cable with this Tachometer Cable in black, replacing OEM #37260-149-000 (700mm) / #37260-KB7-010 / #37250-149-000. Cable length 29". Made in...
Replace your gauge internal seal with this Speedometer / Tachometer Internal Rubber Seal. Replaces the ripped, dried, or missing rubber internal seal.Key Features• Speedo...
Give your CB a period-correct speedometer with this Stock Style KPH Speedometer, featuring back illumination and a 0-240KPH face dial. The drive ratio is...
Replace your speedo / tach meter cushion with this Speedo / Tachometer Meter Cushion, replacing OEM #37235-323-700.Note: 2 used per bike, one for the...
Complete your blacked-out cockpit with this All-Black Deluxe Mini Custom MPH Speedometer. A 2.25" unit with an all-black body and face, LED illumination, and...
Keep things minimal and blacked-out with this All-Black Mini Custom Tachometer. A 2.25" mechanical-drive unit with an all-black body and face plate, LED-type illumination,...
Go full stealth with this All-Black Deluxe Mini Custom KPH Speedometer. At 2.25", this deluxe-spec unit swaps the chrome body for an all-black finish,...
Restore your gauge faces with this Speedometer & Tachometer Crimp Ring Set of 2 for NIPPON SEIKI gauges. When changing the speedometer or tachometer...
Fit a compact blacked-out speedometer with this Micro Custom KPH Speedometer in chrome with a black face plate. At 1.9", it's the smallest speedometer...
Round out your blacked-out cockpit with this All-Black Deluxe Mini Custom Tachometer. A 2.25" mechanical-drive tach with an all-black body and black face plate,...
Give your CB a period-correct MPH speedometer with this Stock Style Speedometer. Face dial reads 0-120MPH with back illumination, and the 60MPH=2240RPM drive ratio...
Decide between instrument repair and a gauge conversion
Choose the repair that preserves the sound parts of the instrument system. Cables, glass and mounting cushions have different jobs, while a compact custom gauge brings additional drive, bracket and wiring checks.
The speedometer cable is 38.5 inches end to end; the glass set supplies two 92 mm lenses. Compare the installed routing or lens size before deciding what to replace. The linked meter cushion addresses the external instrument mounting rather than the internal glass seal.
Compare the whole installation for a custom gauge
The featured custom tachometer has the CB550F-supported 7:1 mechanical drive and needs a separate mounting bracket. Its smaller housing and lighting also need comparison with the planned layout. For a speedometer, choose MPH or KPH and check the face design as well as the fitted cable drive.
Buying questions
Can a glass repair preserve an otherwise working instrument?
The replacement pair provides two 92 mm glass lenses for the listed stock-type application. Compare the existing size and housing before ordering. Assess the closing rings and seals too, since the instrument must be opened and correctly closed for the repair.
What matters besides the tachometer face and finish?
The mechanical ratio, cable connection, mounting and lighting must suit the installation. The featured CB550F-supported custom unit uses 7:1 and needs a separate bracket. A similar-looking CB750 4:1 tachometer should not be treated as interchangeable.
Is a meter cushion another option for sealing new gauge glass?
No. The linked meter cushion supports the gauge at its mounting. Glass, closing rings and internal seals belong to different positions. Identify the worn component before choosing a rubber part from the instrument category.
Not sure which part you need?
Send your model and year, plus photos of your existing part and any changes to the original setup.