Greetings from the French Pyrenees

[Trigger]

Never seen a oil decal in that place on a side panel before 

[Matt_Harrington]

I kjnow nothiong about the 750's and wondered is the 'beam' tell tale was normally red?

[matpp]

Never seen a oil decal in that place on a side panel before 

Well spotted Trigger!....just been checking it out. Sticker is correct but should be located on the top of the right side cover not at the bottom, so you're totally correct. Any further insights?

[Trigger]

I am not into USA 750's. James H is the specialist when it comes to imports, he has restored a few in his time .
The decal on the rear mudguard should be somewhere else, Maybe on the chain guard or swinging arm and the decal on the chain guard looks like the one that should be on the mudguard  Just spotted that it has JIS screws on the airbox mounting brackets to the frame. These were M6 hex bolts originally.

[matpp]

I am not into USA 750's. James H is the specialist when it comes to imports, he has restored a few in his time .
The decal on the rear mudguard should be somewhere else, Maybe on the chain guard or swinging arm and the decal on the chain guard looks like the one that should be on the mudguard  Just spotted that it has JIS screws on the airbox mounting brackets to the frame. These were M6 hex bolts originally.

Nothing major and easily sorted out, phew!....thanks Trigger ✔

[Oddjob]

Sometimes decals get damaged by over enthusiastic polishing, maybe they were replaced because of something like that.

[matpp]

Luckily we have a good parts supplier for classic Hondas here in France (so no additional duty/VAT to pay!).

https://www.vintagebike.fr/

[Trigger]

Luckily we have a good parts supplier for classic Hondas here in France (so no additional duty/VAT to pay!).

https://www.vintagebike.fr/

The French Decals maybe different to the USA spec. If you contact Piki a forum member "REDICE". He gives a good discount for forum members 

[Piki]

Luckily we have a good parts supplier for classic Hondas here in France (so no additional duty/VAT to pay!).

https://www.vintagebike.fr/

Hello,
I am locate in Spain if you need decals for your project let me know, I could supply them with a good price and great quality.
Best Regards.

[matpp]

Welcome to the sohc Forum Matt....I think you got fair warning TBH. When buying at Auction.....as always, 'Caveat Emptor' applies.

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We encourage buyers outside of the UK to confirm any local tax, VAT or duty that may be payable upon purchase. i.e. 'Don't expect the Auctioneer to pay any taxes etc etc'.........because they won't !

I think you'll just have to cough up the dosh......and worry about it after, but I can't see you have a case for a refund.

Enjoy the bike.......if it is as good as they say, then you'll soon forget the 5.5% duty.

Mark Bryan of Iconic Auctions has quietly stuck his head in the sand as no replies to my emails so I've instructed Moving Motorcycles to schedule the shipping.....no date as yet 🤞

[andy120t]

Nice looking bike!

[matpp]

Result!

Silverstone auction's financial Director has sent me an email saying they would cover the cost of the import VAT as the bike was incorrectly catalogued as having Irish papers. Approx.£500

The bike won't be delivered until mid October as I'm away from home for most of September 

[Matt_Harrington]

Result indeed! 

[Nurse Julie]

Well done 👍 👍 👍