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The outer dimension and retainer ring size and smaller on the CB units. It could be made to fit...........but I would sell what you have and get the correct unit....similar value and what you have does not match the fork lock.

The '67 units have an added brace, the tops and bottoms are also slightly different. Late units are more common on ebay. I have several but am 1500 miles and 6 months away from my parts stash.

If the knuckle is cracked, the splines on the shaft as well as in the knuckle will wear each time it does not catch. If your knuckle cannot be welded, it may take some time to source a good replacement.

If the pawl is defective it usually is a clean break and the kickstart shaft will not catch.

You show an early (CL72) pan...........you need a '67 pan with the different mounts.........and your mounting studs may fit a CB72-77 but you will need proper bolts with rubber cushions, washers, and nuts that mount from the bottom. Regarding the grab-bar.......rear fender brace.......the '67 requir...

NOS shows up on ebay and sometimes is in stock at HONDA dealers. Nipples with washers at same sources. Aftermarket is plentiful including Buchannons. Rims...........???? 40 front and 36 rear in NOS are more rare than hen's teeth. Re-chromed get pricey but if you start with minimal rust and no seriou...

You just explained why I have never seen one on the CL72 or CL77 models.

I may have one..............I don't have a CA77 to do a trial-fit, but it sure looks like a Dream unit. I will post a pic tomorrow.