CB550F2/3

[heliwilly]

Hi, Could someone give me the model designation of this frame Number, is it F2 orF3?

The DVLA gives the T reg number as manufactured 1979 and First Registered May 1979.

I thought the CB550's stopped being made in 1978??

I read the frame No as either CB550F 2411276 or CB550F 2111276

Your thoughts welcome. Bill W.

[Trigger]

It states it on the VIN plate, F2 


CB550F 2111276 So what is the number stamped on the head stock ?

[heliwilly]

Thanks Graham, still a lot to learn.

Were the rear shocks fitted with open chromed springs or shrouded ones?
Thanks
Bill W.
PS. What's the going rate for a full engine overhaul?

[Nurse Julie]

From Graham via me 😀😀😀

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[Trigger]

Thanks Graham, still a lot to learn.

Were the rear shocks fitted with open chromed springs or shrouded ones?
Thanks
Bill W.
PS. What's the going rate for a full engine overhaul?

They have open shocks, the same as the 400 four.

Going rate  Every engine is different and requires different new parts and different work 

[heliwilly]

Thanks for the reply.
Bill W.

[deltarider]

There never was a CB550F3. A separate CB550F2 parts list can be found here: http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/parts-list/parts-list-cb550 Compare the engine- and framenumbers listed in the first few pages of the parts list with yours, and you will know what model you have and what 'area code'.

[LesterPiglet]

Never an F3 was made.You have an F2 tank, F2 frame, F1 side panels and aftermarket shocks. I don't recognise the black indicator brackets either.

[Bryanj]

They are same as 500 ones from US

[heliwilly]

LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.

[Nurse Julie]

LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.

I think Lester is on about the photo i posted Bill. But, the tank is correct and so are the side panels for  a UK F2, the shocks are pattern ,TEC, as you cannot buy originals any more. The brackets are black and should be zinc plated. But hey ho, it's a work in progress restoration and has been off the road since about 1984 😀😀
Still looking for a set of NOS pipes if anyone has a set hidden away, i don't think Father Christmas is going to be of much help.

[hairygit]

LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.

I think Lester is on about the photo i posted Bill. But, the tank is correct and so are the side panels for  a UK F2, the shocks are pattern ,TEC, as you cannot buy originals any more. The brackets are black and should be zinc plated. But hey ho, it's a work in progress restoration and has been off the road since about 1984 😀😀
Still looking for a set of NOS pipes if anyone has a set hidden away, i don't think Father Christmas is going to be of much help.

A long way from being N.O.S. but I've seen far worse get cleaned up and re chromed  e bay item  163427982193   looks to be all there.

[Nurse Julie]

LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.

I think Lester is on about the photo i posted Bill. But, the tank is correct and so are the side panels for  a UK F2, the shocks are pattern ,TEC, as you cannot buy originals any more. The brackets are black and should be zinc plated. But hey ho, it's a work in progress restoration and has been off the road since about 1984 😀😀
Still looking for a set of NOS pipes if anyone has a set hidden away, i don't think Father Christmas is going to be of much help.

A long way from being N.O.S. but I've seen far worse get cleaned up and re chromed  e bay item  163427982193   looks to be all there.

Thanks Mr Hairy. I think Trig has seen them ones and decided against them.