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Firstly I can't answer as to whether these numbers are original, however the V5 will show what ever engine number is provided either on original registration by a dealer or a subsequent updated number after an engine swop with the number provided by the keeper at the time. So from the V5 you can't tell if the engine is original or not. Unless of course there is a large difference in manufacturing dates. And yes they most definitely do make mistakes. What prefix is on the registration plate?? That's the big clue as to the correct year. I think July 71 was J and March 74 on an M.
Trigger, Good to back! I have a lovely K3 and back in the 750 loop once again..👍😊 Indeed, poor words regarding my K3. Yes, of course there was never a K3 and I hear ' pratt' quietly spoken by others. I love the Flake Orange (with a tad more flack in this one!) and wanted the Honda improvements on the engine. With all that the bike is back in UK spec featuring handle bars and UK rear 'subtle' lens and black bracket, along with the front indicators attached in the UK way - subtle changes but as close as I dare go, barring the colour of course. She can be retuned to US spec quite quickly. My heart lies in a UK K2 and has done so for a while. Hopefully not long now.. Having both of these bikes, in top notch, will make me a happy bunny and very fortunate. Cheers. Nige.
Still trying to upload photos on this thread?! Strange, as My profile photo worked...🤔 So, so put a closure on this, the engine number indeed proved to be a problem with this year and frame no. As Sprinta stated, later confirmed by Trigg, 220/230's are the correct no's for the later K2's and the 204 is from an earlier K2, Circa 1972 and was fitted to the 1974 frame due to common problem then of the chain letting go. The restorer replaced the engine in good faith, keeping it as close to the original frame no, an easy mistake to make many years ago. Now days, engines are repaired if feasible. I've pulled out sadly but my thanks to all contributed to this thread and particularly to Trigger for guiding me through this - preventing an embarrassing resale value in years to come perhaps. Back to looking and trying to work why the this thread won't accept my IPad photos..hmmm.. Nige.
Indeed! A pleasure! 🍻
Morning Trigger. Ok, I'll dig one out. Indeed the Bomber is well and lovely. Wasn't sure if I was allowed to mention a 450 here! 😳 Let you know about this K2. Have now spoken to the restorer - sounds promising. Nige.