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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: paul G on January 30, 2013, 06:25:09 PM
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Hi all,
New to the UK forum but been on the US one for some time.
I have recently finished the restoration of a CB400 4 F1 and moved onto my latest restoration a 78 CB550 K3 (77 model by the frame/engine No's). I am looking for any information on the paint (Excel Black) I believe, has anyone found a match for this if so have you got a paint code.
Regards,
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Try RS paints, used to be in Barnsley but i believe the moved south
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RS have phoned me today and they don't do it any other suggestions.
Regards,
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I have a set of pannels off a 78 550k3 that was black, originally came with Honda transfers on the tank and stickers on sidepannels with 'supplied by' stickers from a dealer in little leaver, Bolton. I'm doubtfull as to it being a respray so I think black was an original coulor.
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Log book states black but that could have been changed but as far as I am aware these are the Honda details
1977 CB550 K3
Engine#: CB550E-2000001-
Frame#: CB550-2000007-
Colors: Excel Black
Remarks: tank stripe red w/gold; gold side cover emblem, "550 Four K"
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They did exist in black, back in 1978 I had a Black K3.
On returning to the K3 ownership I found myself with the Brown version, but I kept hankering back for a black one ('my first love', as they say...)
- I couldn't find a code for Excel Black either, but I came across a guy near Cirencester who did me a fine spray job, including some excellent hand painted pinstripes instead of tank decals.
Andy C
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http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/colori
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http://www.motorera.com/honda/h0550/four550k.htm
Pictures.
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