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1983 Honda CB550SC Tach & Speedo

Keeping the original instruments and changing the cockpit call for different parts. For your 1983 Honda CB550SC, start with the speedometer cable and drive connection, then compare custom gauge dimensions. The factory tachometer uses an electrical signal, not a mechanical cable.

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Honda CB all-black deluxe mini custom mph speedometer

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer MPH ~ All Black

$119.95 USD
03-0773
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...
Honda CB1000 CB900 CB750 CB650 speedo gear plug

Honda CB1000/CB900/CB750/CB650 Speedo Gear Plug

$43.95 USD
29-0538
Keep your speedo drive gear clean with this Speedo Gear Plug, 15mm outer diameter, 22mm long.Key Features• Speedo gear plug• 15mm outer diameter, 22mm...
Honda CB deluxe mini custom kph speedometer with black face plate

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer KPH ~ Black Face Plate

$99.95 USD
03-0724
Upgrade your cockpit with this Deluxe Mini Custom KPH Speedometer in chrome with a black face plate. Sized at 2.25", this deluxe-spec unit includes...
Honda CB deluxe mini custom mph speedometer with black face plate

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer MPH ~ Black Face Plate

$99.95 USD
03-0725
Finish your custom build with this Deluxe Mini Custom MPH Speedometer in chrome with a black face plate. At 2.25", this deluxe-spec unit packs...
Honda CB all-black deluxe mini custom kph speedometer

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer KPH ~ All Black

$119.95 USD
03-0771
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,...
Honda CB deluxe mini custom mph speedometer with white face plate

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer MPH ~ White Face Plate

$119.95 USD
03-0744
Brighten up your cockpit with this Deluxe Mini Custom MPH Speedometer in chrome with a white face plate. The white face pops with classic...
Honda CB custom vintage style mph speedometer front view

Custom Vintage Style Speedometer MPH

$99.95 USD
03-0760
Custom Vintage Style Speedo (MPH) - Mechanical speedometer ratio: 2240:60. Before ordering, confirm the drive ratio, cable or electrical connection, gauge diameter, and mounting...
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Honda CB750SC CB650SC CB550SC speedometer cable 44830-ME5-405

1982-85 Honda CB750SC / CB650SC / CB550SC Speedometer Cable ~ Replaces 44830-ME5-405

$27.95 USD
51-0745
Replace your Nighthawk speedometer cable with this Speedometer Cable in black, replacing OEM #44830-ME5-405.Key Features• Speedometer cable• Black• Replaces OEM #44830-ME5-405• Honda part name:...
Honda CB350 CB400 CB500 CB550 all-black deluxe mini custom tachometer with 7:1 drive

Deluxe Mini Custom Tachometer ~ All Black 7:1 Drive

$64.95 USD
03-0774
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,...
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Honda CB350 CB400 CB500 CB550 deluxe mini custom tachometer with black face plate and 7:1 drive

Deluxe Mini Custom Tachometer ~ Black Face Plate 7:1 Drive

$74.95 USD
03-0768
Pair a deluxe-spec tach with your CB500, CB550, CB350F, CB400F, or CB400T using this Deluxe Mini Custom Tachometer in chrome with a black face...
Honda CB deluxe mini custom kph speedometer with white face plate

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer KPH ~ White Face Plate

$119.95 USD
03-0746
Bring vintage-style visibility to your metric cockpit with this Deluxe Mini Custom KPH Speedometer in chrome with a white face plate. At 2.25", it...
Honda CB custom vintage style kph speedometer front view

Custom Vintage Style Speedometer KPH

$99.95 USD
03-0761
Custom Vintage Style Speedo (KPH) - Mechanical speedometer 60 km/h = 1400 rpm Before ordering, confirm the drive ratio, cable or electrical connection, gauge...
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1983 Honda CB550SC · Tach & Speedo Buying guide

Separate a speedometer repair from a cockpit change

The cable is a listed Nighthawk replacement; the speedometers are custom choices. A drive plug serves a cable-removal project. Decide which system you are retaining before choosing the visible gauge style.

Parts to consider

Deluxe Mini Custom Speedometer MPH ~ All Black All-black mini MPH speedometerCustom 2.25-inch gauge with a 0–140 MPH face, LED illumination and four indicator lights. Advertised drive ratio: 60 MPH = 2240 RPM. V-plate included; mounting bracket separate.View part 1982-85 Honda CB750SC / CB650SC / CB550SC Speedometer Cable ~ Replaces 44830-ME5-405 Nighthawk speedometer cableBlack cable listed for the 1983 CB550SC, replacing Honda reference 44830-ME5-405. Compare both ends and installed routing; the listing supplies no overall length.View part Custom Vintage Style Speedometer KPH Vintage-style KPH speedometerCustom mechanical gauge with a 0–220 KPH face, 85 mm diameter and LED illumination. Its advertised drive requirement is 60 km/h = 1400 rpm; custom mounting is required.View part

Related parts: Speedometer drive plug · White-face mini KPH speedometer

Keep the repair tied to the fitted instruments

A damaged speedometer cable does not automatically call for a new gauge. Compare the listed Honda cable reference with your present cable, and check its drive ends and routing. If the cockpit has already been altered, identify the installed speedometer before choosing a replacement connection.

Plan the whole custom gauge installation

Compact mini gauges and 85 mm vintage-style gauges need different mounting space. Treat the advertised drive ratio as a specification to verify, not proof of a factory fit. The mini speedometer includes a V-plate, while its bracket is separate; illumination and indicator connections also need checking.

Common questions

Can a 7:1 mechanical tachometer replace the original SC tachometer?

The factory CB550SC tachometer receives an electrical signal. A mechanical 7:1 gauge requires a cable drive, so it is not a direct substitute. Confirm signal type, wiring and mounting before selecting a custom tachometer.

Does changing from MPH to KPH only change the dial?

Choose by the complete gauge specification. The mini KPH units advertise 100 KPH = 2330 RPM, while the vintage-style KPH unit states 60 km/h = 1400 rpm. Verify the chosen unit against the fitted speedometer drive.

When is the speedometer drive plug useful?

The plug is intended to close the retained front-wheel speedometer-drive opening when its cable is removed. It is listed at 15 mm outside diameter and 22 mm long. Compare the opening and check supplied quantity before ordering.

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