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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 13, 2017, 08:12:02 PM »
That's fantastic Trigger and something to aim for. I have the same engine crash bars and a period 'screen flow' topbox (think i'll give that a miss)
Should i rechrome the rims which are corrosion (and chrome) free, or go for new with stainless spokes? Now the questions have started ha ha.
 Huge gratitude for all your input. David M

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 13, 2017, 04:38:11 PM »
OK gents, the relevant info is, Frame No, CB5001014901.  Engine No CB500E1015267. The bike was first registered on the 10/05/1972. This is as per the log book and correct on the bike.
On another note, because of my arthritis i am having to buy a Clarke hydraulic bike bench (currently VAT free at machine mart).Simple question, are they any good? Many thanks, David
Bryanj, there is no vin plate on the headstock opposite to the frame number. Just a silver and black Honda Motor Co Made in Japan sticker Again, Thanks

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 12, 2017, 09:46:45 PM »
Sorry LRR453K

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 12, 2017, 09:32:02 PM »
LRB453K Trigger. Am i right in thinking they First appeared in Feb 72 at the London bike show, and would this have been a K0 on display?

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 12, 2017, 08:57:22 PM »
Thanks Trigger. I will post more details tomorrow when i dig out the log book. I am quoting from memory which has been known to be wrong !!!! I will also post all relevant numbers. If it is pre press bikes would it have been a grey import? By the way, it is gold and black. Do you know when the press bikes arrived in the UK? Cheers, David

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 12, 2017, 03:56:52 PM »
Thank you James. I did post a couple of pics on another site (VJMC) i think, about a year ago. It was you who identified it as a K0 and i confirmed this via engine/frame nos. Unfortunately ill health has prevented me from commencing the project until now. I will post pics tomorrow and look forward to learning more about the bike. Regards, David

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CB500/550 / Re: CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 12, 2017, 02:07:48 PM »
Thank you Trigger , that 's very interesting. I will try to attach some pics. Would either the frame or engine numbers be of any help. I am 100% sure that this is an original UK K0 and as i said, it's condition is also totally original. I also have the original log book. I am new to this so please bear with me. Cheers, David

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CB500/550 / CB500/4 K0 UK bike
« on: October 12, 2017, 12:44:39 PM »
I am about to start recommissioning my 500/4 K0 which i have owned for 34 years. It was last on the road in 1984. It was registered in Apr 72 and is 100% original. I have been told that K0 500/4s were never 'officially' imported into the UK. What exactly does this mean please and how would this bike have been likely to have arrived here. Many thanks for any info you may be able to give me. Regards, David M

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