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Who is good at model dating?...oooeer.
Grumpyfck:
I figured this was the right section for narrow this down. My background in vintage cameras often finds me trying to square of details, just for the curiosity angle. My bike, frame and engine numbers are stated on the log book as registered in 1982. Originally sold to me as a Honda britain cb750 ss limited edition. I know it is not! Far to many inconsistencies all around. I assumed though it had been based on a sohc f2 though all thr same. 1982 however seems very late for that even. What do the more knowledgeable heads say? Could it be just old showroom stock?
Bryanj:
Yes its just old stock sold late. If you pay Honda about £35 they will give you a build date which will be earlier
Grumpyfck:
Thanks, I kind of guessed so. There are a few oddities around the bike that just niggled. 35 quid will be better spent on robbery bits etc.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
On a similar note when I was in the car trade during the 3 day week due to power workers strikes - circa 1973/4 we sold new Opel Mantas Mk1's new in 1975/6 that were in fact 3 years old due to importers & dealer storage!!
They were discounted bargain buys as the Opels did not deteriorate much during storage unlike the Audi 100's that arrived from Audi UK with holes in the roof from Seagull droppings that burnt through the factory body waxing!!
We were paid by Aidi to fix them back to standard factory finish - we did a basic job on the pin holes and put a "Free" vinyl roof on them using a free Vinyl roof as a promotional tool.
K2-K6:
I know someone which bought standard new F2 in August 1980 from official Honda dealer, they were slow to move stock as competitors came on stream with 4 strokes of this capacity.
Seems like this overstock to UK supply chain was ultimately used in making the special additions.
Vintage cameras, interesting. Covering which era? I like a good optic.
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