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Title: Cb550f
Post by: fletch042280 on September 30, 2019, 10:20:38 PM: Hi. Just bought Cb550f. Confused because it's on a W plate, registered in August '81. VIN and engine No point to a' 78 bike??? Any idea, clues???
Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: philward on September 30, 2019, 10:30:47 PM: Hi and welcome to the forum.
Maybe old stock or european import registered in 81?
Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 30, 2019, 10:36:10 PM: I'm guessing an Import. The CB550/4 F2's were a good seller so can't imagine one sitting around for that many years (not impossible but unlikely) If it were a CB550/4 K3, I could understand it being a sticker.
Is the date of UK registration different than the date of manufacturer on the log book?(http://)
Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: Moorey on September 30, 2019, 10:40:13 PM: Welcome to the forum and have fun. No doubt you will find plenty of strange things about it in time.
Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: Johnwebley on October 01, 2019, 07:51:21 AM: Welcome.

Have fun. You will find lots of helpful advice. And humour here.
Enjoy. And post lots of pictures

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Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: Laverda Dave on October 01, 2019, 09:10:12 AM: Welcome to the forum, great advice on here to keep your bike running.
Maybe its a US import? Do as Nurse Julie says and check the manufacturer date against the log book as a good starting point.
If you post some photos there will be plenty of advise on here of where it may have come from.
Tip, I think you need to have 5 posts before you can add photos (stops the spamming community trying to sell us life insurance!).
Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: Oggie400F on October 01, 2019, 05:20:02 PM: Welcome to the forum.

Enjoy the banter and take advantage of the vast wealth of knowledge and advice available.

I look forward to seeing a few pics when you are able to post. 👍
Title: Re: Cb550f
Post by: Bryanj on October 01, 2019, 08:58:49 PM: Easy way to tell model is type of carb, tops very in shape from coffin with screws on side to "P" with screw top and bottom.