ARE 550/380 PASSENGER BAR AND LUGGAGE RACK COMPATIBLE ?

[pearljam724]

The passenger grab rail behind the seat and the luggage rack. Will they swap from one bike to another ?

[GT750Battleship]

Apparently not.....different part numbers !
But there is johnakay "on here" that can make you one

[Alan H]

Not sure on the grab rail, but a rack fits.
When I bought my first 550, there weren't any racks available (1972!!) so I fitted a 380 one.

[pearljam724]

Not sure on the grab rail, but a rack fits.
When I bought my first 550, there weren't any racks available (1972!!) so I fitted a 380 one.

I figured they were the same. Thank you, sir. Fantastic picture by the way. Like to see some more of the 550 if you have them ?

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Alan, was that white Ford Anglia yours as well, it looks to have a red or maroon roof which was a common feature back in the day.

[Alan H]

No, that was my mate's Dads car. I'd just bought the 550 (£610 OTR!!) and lent the mate the Honda. I also bought a pair of flat bars and they got fitted about ten minutes after that pic was taken. It was about three miles from the bike dealer to my mates' house and I scraped both side silencers on the way. A 19" back wheel made it better!!!

More pics?
Here's a few. I think they may be posted elsewhere, but a few 550 photos never come amiss.
These show the disc conversion, then back to 4LS as it was much better especially in the wet.
Top half fairing, twin headlights in the crash bars etc.
Dented tank after I pranged it and ended up with a broken leg and numb nuts!!
Another mates' Triumph T120R with fork slugs in the background of one pic.
Ah those were the days. 21 and knew everything.
Now I'm 62 and know f**k all!!