Post by: Orcade-Ian on October 06, 2023, 09:15:01 AM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325623643525?hash=item4bd0ae7d85:g:emYAAOSwIy5kP-KW&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0EhsuoHLswdOhs24WP%2B1HuYE91xkOwWk78Gnd%2F0AYJjug1DxljIQMlDXHCCD4fzQuJSFapl9gtXNEyOHibRxW9ZL0DlkOLKli2Kwihlj9i0jcO9nYnNp2LAfcd9hWPnsIGT%2FI4CZWo2GWk2k78FCbH06IvFbgIrAyEm4pLtWuaMmHQ5nfCjccmC5qOLgTMnOqEzWn2gl8RHqrTaxoc3f7BOtcTsgDMqclQNJ3zDriVuGnZWltQTTq8vISgij3XGKzJZG%2FeltcJf3eFdbOFrtKRE%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5DDncDgYg
Ian
Post by: Matt_Harrington on October 06, 2023, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on October 06, 2023, 10:19:50 AM
Using the ebay number 325623643525, gives a different page from the one if you cut and paste from the url. The numbered version states 5 speed manual, whereas the url version doesn't show it.
I realise FTFF knows his stuff, so it's just a typo but I thought I'd share it with the collective, mainly for the price and condition.
Ian
Post by: Johnny4428 on October 06, 2023, 10:43:09 AM
Post by: Oddjob on October 06, 2023, 02:12:39 PM
Someone's drilled a hole in the headlight shell and fitted a toggle switch there, not exactly standard that.
Post by: Laverdaroo on October 06, 2023, 03:15:22 PM
Top order although the dearest I’ve seen but a lovely thing
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Post by: Rozabikes Tim on October 06, 2023, 04:43:57 PM
Standard condition?.
Someone's drilled a hole in the headlight shell and fitted a toggle switch there, not exactly standard that.
It's to switch off the 6th gear....
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 06, 2023, 04:47:19 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Standard condition?.
Someone's drilled a hole in the headlight shell and fitted a toggle switch there, not exactly standard that.
It's to switch off the 6th gear....
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 06, 2023, 04:59:36 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 06, 2023, 05:00:52 PM
Why are the side covers black & not yellow was this standard?Standard for North America / Canada spec bikes.
Edit... Along with the recessed fuel filler cap under a flap.
Post by: Oddjob on October 06, 2023, 05:55:13 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 06, 2023, 06:04:13 PM
Then why's it got a normal flip up tank cap? AFAIK they didn't do the recessed tank until the tank with the stripes, all the ones I've seen have the stripes, can't remember seeing one with the flap and a solid colour tank.No idea, maybe the tank has been changed but they definitely came with the flap at one stage in 1975 for that market.
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Post by: Oddjob on October 06, 2023, 07:28:58 PM
I've looked at Honda brochures from the time they were out and I can't find a single one with the flap and solid paint, only ones with stripes. You'd think if it was available at the time there'd be a brochure somewhere showing it.
The American SOHC does say in it's history that the recessed tank cap came out when the stripes appeared.
"The F2 model started with frame number 1073400 and was offered in two new colors, candy Antares red or Parakeet yellow with a silver “Honda” logo. A stripe was added to the tank and the the sidecover logo font was changed from the previous model. In the US market, the side covers were black like the F1 model. The tank was restyled with a slightly recessed locking filler cap."
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 06, 2023, 07:39:14 PM
Post by: Oddjob on October 06, 2023, 07:48:11 PM
The odd thing is the Canadian parts book doesn't list the flap type tank, just the normal one. Shows it but doesn't have a part number for it, the USA version does.
Post by: TrickyMicky on October 06, 2023, 11:23:18 PM
Standard condition?.If you zoom in on the photo of the right side handlebar, you'll see that there is no light switch. The American models were wired to have lights on all the time, so I'm guessing that is what the toggle switch is for.
Someone's drilled a hole in the headlight shell and fitted a toggle switch there, not exactly standard that.
Post by: Mikep328 on October 07, 2023, 08:52:57 AM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on October 07, 2023, 10:49:20 AM
That's why I posted it. When you look closely at some parts, they need some work - either replacing, re-chroming or polishing. Looks like it's had a drop on the left side - alternator casing and badge, the points cover has a ding, the brake pedal and gear lever need attention as do the fork sliders. If you do all of that, then it's just another restored import with an unverifiable mileage. Admittedly a very nice bike but not at that money.
Ian
Post by: Oddjob on October 07, 2023, 03:37:10 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on October 07, 2023, 04:00:24 PM
I couldn't get close enough to properly check the rotor cover, it just looked a bit bruised - I'm 500 miles from you and even further from the bike🤡
Ian