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Honda CB550F CB550K CB500K high performance kibblewhite valve spring set

1971-76 Honda CB550F / CB550K / CB500K High Performance Kibblewhite Valve Spring Set

12-0079
$109.95 USD
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Rebuild your CB500 or CB550 top-end with this Kibblewhite High-Performance Valve Spring Set of 8. Made in the USA by Kibblewhite with 75+ years of performance-parts experience. Wound from super-clean chrome silicon wire, heat-treated and shot-peened for long life and maximum performance.

Key Features
• Kibblewhite high-performance valve spring set
• 8 springs per kit
• Chrome silicon wire, heat-treated and shot-peened
• Made in the USA

Fitment / Compatibility
• Honda CB500K (1971‑73)
• CB550K (1974‑76)
• CB550F (1975‑76) Supersport

Part Number: 12-0079

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Honda motorcycle models and years listed for this part
Make Model Year
Honda CB550K0 1974
Honda CB550K1 1975
Honda CB550K2 1976
Honda CB550F1 1975
Honda CB550F2 1976
Honda CB500K0 1971
Honda CB500K1 1972
Honda CB500K2 1973

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Canada2–6 business days

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kibblewhite valve springs are included for the CB500K or CB550 cylinder head?

Eight high-performance Kibblewhite valve springs are included, covering the eight valve positions in the four-cylinder CB500K or CB550 cylinder head.

Are valve-spring retainers included with Kibblewhite set 12-0079?

No. This is a spring-only kit. Kibblewhite designed the spring kit to work with the OEM retainers and, in most applications, the OEM spring bases or shims; inspect all reused valvetrain parts during cylinder-head service.

Which Honda CB500 and CB550 applications are covered by valve-spring set 12-0079?

The verified applications are the 1971-1973 CB500K, 1974-1976 CB550K and 1975-1976 CB550F Supersport.

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