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Honda UK registered CB500K0's
AshimotoK0:
This is advertised as a UK model but deffo not !
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-1-Classic-Honda-CB500-Four-UK-model-in-amazing-condition-overall/124497482326?hash=item1cfca0d256:g:D0sAAOSw0Ztf4gjy
Trigger:
The black one on ebay is not a UK K0 , take a look at the pilot lights Ash. Looks to be a german import trying to look like a UK unit ;)
AshimotoK0:
--- Quote from: Trigger on January 02, 2021, 03:09:26 PM ---The black one on ebay is not a UK K0 , take a look at the pilot lights Ash. Looks to be a german import trying to look like a UK unit ;)
--- End quote ---
I think it's the one where the original owner filled the exhausts with oil after every season. I guess many of the so called 'UK bikes' will be European imports brought in by dealers /individuals who couldn't wait.
I guess Honda UK were initially reluctant to import the 500/4. as there had been a Class Action lawsuit in the States against Honda over the early, square crankcase, gearbox failures and trying to palm off unmodified bikes in USA dealers showrooms.
Bryanj:
Anything with a 1 at the begining of the frame number was built in 71 plus a few low 2's were built in december 71, i would guess a maximum of 500. After that has to be 72 but that is BUILD date not sale date
triplE675:
Hi Bryan,
My K0 has frame No 1043899
Engine No 1044119
Can you give manufactured date from your
Iñfo ?
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