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[deltarider]

I wonder... are these products known in England? https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1216642803/honda-cb500-vier-1977-motorfiets-vintage

[Laverda Dave]

We have similar over here. I have bought a few over the years but be warned, DONT put them outside and especially in sunlight as they will fade to nothing, how do I know this.............
These cheap signs are not VE as the old vintage signs are but are manufactured using a printing process that is not light fast so they fade in sunlight. There are some companies that do manufacture light fast signs but you will need to ask at the point of sale, they will also be more expensive.
Nice decoration though in any man cave

[Oddjob]

I managed to snaffle a couple of the genuine Honda diagrams for the CB500, one was of the lubrication system in the engine and I can't remember what the other was now. They were in my shed for years until the roof leaked and being made of laminated cardboard they just dissolved. Wish I'd kept them in the loft now, they'd be worth a few bob. 

[Erny]

Uff, that's pity. Wish to have them on the wall of my garage too! Never seen them on sale... Must be rare

[Oddjob]

I seem to recall they were blown up versions of the diagrams in the genuine Honda manual. Surrounded by a border and a large Honda symbol.

Yeah, they were, one was an exploded diagram of the engine as shown on page 19 and the other of the lubrication system on page 36.

They may be available if they are sold off when a store closes.

Similar to this but mounted on very thick cardboard and laminated.

https://www.cmsnl.com/products/engine-construction-poster-cb750k_81300010/

[deltarider]

Mind you, the plate in my original post is not a 100% accurate for that model. The bike in the picture lacks the grabrail that makes the bike look more elegant (btw, a better than original one can be ordered at (CMSNL), the rear pegs should be at an angle and the crashbars which I also have on mine, were not original but aftermarket accessories. Some countries like Holland had the flat lens headlamp. All in all, I won't order that plate.

[Oddjob]

By the paint scheme looks to be a K2.

[deltarider]

Yep, CB500K2 (-ED, -F, -G). This model was marketed in continental Europe 1976-1977. At CMSNL this model is known as CB500K2 GENERAL EXPORT. The parts fiches are a bit hidden. Type CB500K2 and you will presented two options (see screen below). Select CB500K2 GENERAL EXPORT.

[Seabeowner]

This one is better (copy of the UK flyer) but comes from Greater China, maybe they all do.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255925797930