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Thanks for all your input so far :-)The story goes that the first owner was in Germany in ‘73 and special ordered it from the factory in this colour. It was delivered new in the UK. Other than that yes I agree it’s not a UK colour. If I were to restore it (doubtful) I’d change it. As I say I think it’s better to enjoy as is, surface rust and all!
That frame number ties up with other 73 reg K1 UK models, unless you go to Honda UK and pay about £30 its dificult to give an exact date as Honda were building K1 models for the UK and at the same time K2 models for elswhere plus just starting the 550 K0 for the US.Personally i would put the proper tank on it, UK colours would be Gold, Brown or Black, painting tank and panels as and when and correct all the "wrong" parts as you go and have both time and cash.Firstly give it a full service and mot, even though you dont have to have one, gives a good idea of what is worn then start on the rest. For example rear indicator brackets are wrong, no rear grab handle, fork gaiters look odd but resolution not best so cant be sure, front mudguard wrong(thats the dearest bit!)