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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB750 => Topic started by: Drew400 on July 23, 2017, 06:02:42 PM

Title: Is this a real PRR?
Post by: Drew400 on July 23, 2017, 06:02:42 PM

Hi all,

I noticed this advert that makes claims about the authenticity of a Phil Read Rep for sale. Whilst I'm no expert, I can't help noticing that the ignition keys are sticking out from the middle of the handlebars, rather than being tucked away in the left fairing as they should be.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C794627

I'm sure that people on this forum know more about such things than me and can add their comments hereto!

Cheers, D.

Title: Re: Is this a real PRR?
Post by: neilg on July 24, 2017, 12:09:32 PM

Difficult to say from the info available. The ignition switch could well have been moved as it was awkward to get to inside the fairing. The left side handlebar switch looks wrong. Most copies were repainted Honda Britain 750SS, which came in white with either red or blue stripes. These were mostly registered the year after the original PRR came out to get rid of old stock and are generally on a T or V prefix. The PRR are usually on either S or T prefix with a black silencer. So avoid V reg PRR's. I also think that the cover behind the headlamps in the fairing had a different finish. The PRR was smooth whilst the 750SS had a rippled effect to it, but from the piccies I can't really see.

Title: Re: Is this a real PRR?
Post by: neilg on July 24, 2017, 01:25:36 PM

Actually looking again, the cover behind the headlamps is missing, (it was made from cheap tat), but would explain why the ignition switch is moved.

Title: Re: Is this a real PRR?
Post by: vintage honda on July 24, 2017, 02:25:16 PM

one here, bit of a price tag to it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Phil-Read-Replica-/132270920149?hash=item1ecbf611d5:g:YD4AAOSw0xZZdIeg

Title: Re: Is this a real PRR?
Post by: bytio on July 24, 2017, 08:03:24 PM

That does not have the original front mudguard on it