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1971-76 Honda CB550K / CB500K Muffler Connecting Tube ~ Genuine Honda 18473-323-000

$34.95 USD
99-5452
This genuine Honda muffler connecting tube fits original-style exhaust assemblies on the Honda CB500K and CB550K Four models listed below. It sits at the...

1976 Honda CB550K · Mufflers, Baffles & Packing Buying guide

Identify the original-style muffler connection

The connector listing names Honda reference 18473-323-000 and sells the rubber tube individually. Its application includes CB550K 1974–76. Inspect the fitted exhaust layout instead of assuming that an aftermarket system uses the same joint.

Identify the small tube at the muffler connection

Identify the small rubber connecting tube in the product photo before ordering. This is a fitting at the muffler connection, sold individually, rather than the muffler body itself. Match the old tube and its reference when planning the order, and select any other exhaust parts separately.

Check a changed exhaust before buying the connector

The listing specifically advises comparing the connector location and muffler setup on bikes with aftermarket exhausts. Use the actual joint and the original part information to make that comparison. A connector listed for the motorcycle cannot prove compatibility with every replacement pipe system fitted over its life.

Common questions

Does the purchase include a complete muffler?

No. The product is identified as Tube, Muffler Connecting, a genuine Honda rubber connector sold individually. It is one fitting in the listed original-style exhaust assembly, not a complete muffler, baffle or packing package.

Which application details should I compare?

Compare the existing rubber tube, its connector location and reference 18473-323-000 with the product. The stated CB550K application is 1974–76. Check the exhaust actually installed before choosing, particularly if pipes or mufflers have been changed since the motorcycle was built.

Will this connector fit an aftermarket exhaust?

Compare the exhaust layout, connector location and muffler setup before choosing the tube for an aftermarket system. Check the fitted joint against the product image and reference. Seek confirmation with photographs and measurements if the connector arrangement is uncertain.

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