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OEM colour label?
deltarider:
--- Quote ---Did some further research:
Cb500 four K2, G, '73~76:
- Candy Baccus Olive
- Flake Sunrise Orange
- Maxim Brown Metallic
- Candy Saphire Blue
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Where did you find that? In Europe the first year for the K2 was 1976. The first three colours you mention are either CB500 or CB500K1.
Here is a good site to check the differences between the CB500, CB500K1 and CB500K2 (ED, F, G) http://www.honda4fun.com/home/faq/generali/111-cb500-differenze-k0-k1-k2. Although in Italian, the pics speak for themselves. Our K2 differed from the K2 in the US three years earlier. It shared tankdesign and parts with the CB550K2 a model marketed in the US in 1976. It you are interested and can read German, I can mail you this doubletest: Das Motorrad: „Ansichtssache“, Doppeltest Honda CB 500/750 (CB 500 K4/CB 750 K6), Heft 13/76 vom 13. Juni 1976, Motor-Presse-Verlag Stuttgart
That '4' in 'K4' is a bit confusing. What they ment was CB500K2 Four.
ST1100:
--- Quote from: deltarider on November 23, 2015, 08:21:14 PM ---Where did you find that? In Europe the first year for the K2 was 1976. The first three colours you mention are either CB500 or CB500K1.
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A German site (scroll to the bottom for the chart):
http://nippon-classic.de/motorraeder/honda/honda-cb-500-four-der-topseller-in-der-500er-klasse/
The Italian site does not list Excel Black for the 500, only the 550:
http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/colori
deltarider:
--- Quote ---The Italian site does not list Excel Black for the 500, only the 550:
http://www.honda4fun.com/materiale-documentazione-tecnica/colori
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Obviously the site is incomplete and that article got things mixed up. They present only the colours of the CB500K2 (A) that was marketed in US in 1973. Our K2 (ED, F, G) was marketed in Europe in 1976-7 and differed as far as tank paint scheme and various parts that it shared with the CB550K2 marketed in US at the same time. So the earlier US CB500K2 was not identical with the CB500K2 in Europe three years later. That's why Honda edited a special Parts List for our K2. On p.3 of forsaid parts list you'll find the three colours listed and that list is complete and does not lie since it was edited by Honda itself. Mine, in the picture is Excel Black. If you Google (images) CB500K2 Candy sapphire blue or CB500K2 Candy garnet brown you may see pictures of them. BTW our model shared the paint design (tank) with the models CB550K1 and CB550K2 models that were not on the European market.
--- Quote ---Seems I'll need to contact Honda Austria to inquire if this is a G or ED model and which colour is probably had...
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No, you don't need to and they'll probably not remember it anyway. If you go through the Parts List you'll see the differences between ED, G and F (area code). Why not take what obviously is a big step for you and study that parts list. You'll be rewarded just by consulting p. 70-72 where the differences in taillight are displayed between ED and G models. Believe me, all the answers are in forsaid parts list. Then, if something is still not clear, you can ask here.
BTW, you haven't answered my questions yet.
ST1100:
--- Quote from: deltarider on November 24, 2015, 08:00:43 AM ---you haven't answered my questions yet.
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Because I haven't been at the shop yet...
Think I'm sleeping there?? >:(
Trigger:
--- Quote from: ST1100 on November 23, 2015, 03:27:45 PM ---Thanx!
(familiar with the distribution area codes due my ST1100 engagement, no AR (Austria) model back then ;-) )
So are they definitely K2, with the edgy tank decor as shown in your pic (your mount?), or earlier with the significant semicircle decal lining?
Also: "framed" 500-4 badges, or the clean ones on the side covers?
Seems I'll have to inspect the wiring harness/connectors to ID it as true K0 or not...
Will also have to look for any markings on the carbs (provided that their still the originals) and come back to you.
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To identify a true CB500K0, look for the frame and engine numbers starting with 10....., early engines will have a flat crank case. The harness/loom will have round pins (only spades will be on the ignition block). Ears/ headlight brackets will have a 5mm thread for the small reflectors (later units had 6mm thread with the larger reflector. The seat cover will have the large pattern, seat pan is different to take the hook type latch and the spring is bolted to the seat pan. The seat lock is different to take the hook.
If you search though previous posts, you will find all the answers you need.
Little tip, never believe everything you read that Honda has printed.
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