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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: heliwilly on December 19, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
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Hi, Could someone give me the model designation of this frame Number, is it F2 orF3?
The DVLA gives the T reg number as manufactured 1979 and First Registered May 1979.
I thought the CB550's stopped being made in 1978??
I read the frame No as either CB550F 2411276 or CB550F 2111276
Your thoughts welcome. Bill W.
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It states it on the VIN plate, F2 ;)
CB550F 2111276 ??? So what is the number stamped on the head stock ?
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Thanks Graham, still a lot to learn.
Were the rear shocks fitted with open chromed springs or shrouded ones?
Thanks
Bill W.
PS. What's the going rate for a full engine overhaul?
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From Graham via me 😀😀😀
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Thanks Graham, still a lot to learn.
Were the rear shocks fitted with open chromed springs or shrouded ones?
Thanks
Bill W.
PS. What's the going rate for a full engine overhaul?
They have open shocks, the same as the 400 four.
Going rate ??? Every engine is different and requires different new parts and different work ;)
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Thanks for the reply.
Bill W.
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There never was a CB550F3. A separate CB550F2 parts list can be found here: http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/parts-list/parts-list-cb550 Compare the engine- and framenumbers listed in the first few pages of the parts list with yours, and you will know what model you have and what 'area code'.
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Never an F3 was made.You have an F2 tank, F2 frame, F1 side panels and aftermarket shocks. I don't recognise the black indicator brackets either.
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They are same as 500 ones from US
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LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.
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LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.
I think Lester is on about the photo i posted Bill. But, the tank is correct and so are the side panels for a UK F2, the shocks are pattern ,TEC, as you cannot buy originals any more. The brackets are black and should be zinc plated. But hey ho, it's a work in progress restoration and has been off the road since about 1984 😀😀
Still looking for a set of NOS pipes if anyone has a set hidden away, i don't think Father Christmas is going to be of much help.
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LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.
I think Lester is on about the photo i posted Bill. But, the tank is correct and so are the side panels for a UK F2, the shocks are pattern ,TEC, as you cannot buy originals any more. The brackets are black and should be zinc plated. But hey ho, it's a work in progress restoration and has been off the road since about 1984 😀😀
Still looking for a set of NOS pipes if anyone has a set hidden away, i don't think Father Christmas is going to be of much help.
A long way from being N.O.S. but I've seen far worse get cleaned up and re chromed e bay item 163427982193 looks to be all there.
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LesterPiglet,
How can you tell they are after market shocks, or that the indicator brackets are wrong??
Were you looking at the photo Nurse Julie posted??
Bill W.
I think Lester is on about the photo i posted Bill. But, the tank is correct and so are the side panels for a UK F2, the shocks are pattern ,TEC, as you cannot buy originals any more. The brackets are black and should be zinc plated. But hey ho, it's a work in progress restoration and has been off the road since about 1984 😀😀
Still looking for a set of NOS pipes if anyone has a set hidden away, i don't think Father Christmas is going to be of much help.
A long way from being N.O.S. but I've seen far worse get cleaned up and re chromed e bay item 163427982193 looks to be all there.
Thanks Mr Hairy. I think Trig has seen them ones and decided against them.