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XS850:
From my post earlier for various help, question about Speedo was answered (thank you) and since purchased “correct” set of clocks - thanks Ted!
Now I’m in a quandary, been researching the age etc of my 400/4 as I’ve seen some publications that show the clock speedo as 110 not 120mph.  I’m now not sure this was a UK bike or maybe a very early demo one brought in.  Registered May 75 with Reg JCD636N which isn’t far different from the “test” bike used for journalists JGC606N.
Would anyone have an idea if this was a non UK bike at all - if so, which market likely to be from?
Minor difference seen so far - 110mph clock (not original possibly, even though it matches the specs after all given in my previous post - push on trip knob/angled rear drive output.  Second area - it’s got a vin plate that doesn’t seem to be recognised anywhere as “usual” for a UK bike and doesn’t match anything else I can find - see photo

Deano400:
I have used this link before with success to query my 400s.

https://www.honda.co.uk/general-information/contact-us/pan-divisional-contact-us.html

Might be worth asking as they may be able to tell you where that frame was exported to.

Nurse Julie:
It's a UK bike, but it doesn't mean to say the frame is the original, or the engine is original as it left the factory. VIN plates were fitted on UK 400/4's right from the start of production. That is a standard UK 400/4 VIN plate. The VIN plate is in the correct place fora UK bike and is held on with the correct rivets.
UK production of the F model started with frame number 1007709 and ended with frame number 1073399, so yours being 1026254 is number 26,254 built for the UK market.
Your bike is a standard UK F model frame with an F2 engine.
Sorry, I keep adding things, I'm cooking dinner at the same time 🤣🤣🤣
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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
The frame number is also stamped on the frame - does your V5 log book show the same details for frame & engine number?

It's surprising but back in the day a lot of folk did not bother notifying DVLA about a change of chassis number or engine number when it was relatively easy - not like today when you  have VOSA or DVSA inspections with receipts needed for some changes.

AshimotoK0:
JGC 606N was an import with the larger style indicators.

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