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thanks for that.the plot thickens looking at pic i took of stampings it looks like they are not original factory.so need help guys what i do know it has never been restored cos it was a faded rusty tatty mess when i bought it.it was imported from usa probably sunny state cos it wasnt rotten rusty.i certainly would have checked the numbers to the v5.although the guy i bought it off seemed a really nice bloke he either didnt know or didnt tell me they were not original.so is it possible the frame was changed under warranty from a dealer which was a k1 frame cos its a late k0 and they stamped it or there was some stealing going on i put it like that cos the engine,carbs, airbox,clocks,seat,side panels etc are k0 as is the engine numbers seems a strange way round.james said they are k1 forks and hub could they have gone on a late k0 i dunno.obviously i'm a bit pi**ed off, i don't really know what it is.certainly don't want to sell it someone telling them one thing and its another.and what do you think value wise cos obviously theres a lot of money in it as your all aware. appreciate your help.
FWIW that strange shaped B is I understand it is only applicable to the engine number casing not the headstock stamp or plate if it has one.The odd B is on my 400 & 500 engine numbers on the upper crankcases - my 400 has the original chassis plate and its a normal printed B on the plate.
Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 04, 2023, 03:03:53 PMFWIW that strange shaped B is I understand it is only applicable to the engine number casing not the headstock stamp or plate if it has one.The odd B is on my 400 & 500 engine numbers on the upper crankcases - my 400 has the original chassis plate and its a normal printed B on the plate.Frame and engine fonts are identical Ted
Quote from: Toko_Jo on May 04, 2023, 04:14:16 PMQuote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 04, 2023, 03:03:53 PMFWIW that strange shaped B is I understand it is only applicable to the engine number casing not the headstock stamp or plate if it has one.The odd B is on my 400 & 500 engine numbers on the upper crankcases - my 400 has the original chassis plate and its a normal printed B on the plate.Frame and engine fonts are identical TedSo you are talking the direct stamp on the frame not the alloy frame plate when fitted. A bit of 50 yes rusting could soon mess up the frame - either way a Honda frame would have the right B unless you are saying sand-cast frames were different?
On the USA model CB SOHC/4's, I wonder where a dealer would have re stamped in the event of a re frame as the VIN tag is on the other side 🤔🤔🤔 Easy on UK and rest of world models as those models never had VIN tags.
Quote from: Toko_Jo on May 04, 2023, 04:14:16 PMQuote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 04, 2023, 03:03:53 PMFWIW that strange shaped B is I understand it is only applicable to the engine number casing not the headstock stamp or plate if it has one.The odd B is on my 400 & 500 engine numbers on the upper crankcases - my 400 has the original chassis plate and its a normal printed B on the plate.Frame and engine fonts are identical TedI completely agree Ted. Ask what you want for it Trev, it’s then up to the buyer as to whether they are willing to commit. Especially for someone that wants a descent bike but is not a purist. You can still be upfront with the knowledge you have regarding the bike.So you are talking the direct stamp on the frame not the alloy frame plate when fitted. A bit of 50 years rusting could soon mess up the frame - either way a Honda frame would have the right B unless you are saying sand-cast frames were different?
Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 04, 2023, 03:03:53 PMFWIW that strange shaped B is I understand it is only applicable to the engine number casing not the headstock stamp or plate if it has one.The odd B is on my 400 & 500 engine numbers on the upper crankcases - my 400 has the original chassis plate and its a normal printed B on the plate.Frame and engine fonts are identical TedI completely agree Ted. Ask what you want for it Trev, it’s then up to the buyer as to whether they are willing to commit. Especially for someone that wants a descent bike but is not a purist. You can still be upfront with the knowledge you have regarding the bike.