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Offline fletch042280

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Cb550f
« 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???
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Offline philward

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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2019, 10:30:47 PM »
Hi and welcome to the forum.
Maybe old stock or european import registered in 81?
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #2 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?
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Offline Moorey

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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline Johnwebley

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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #4 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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Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #5 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!).
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Offline Oggie400F

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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #6 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. 👍
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Re: Cb550f
« Reply #7 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.
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