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Title: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: RGP750 on September 17, 2016, 08:06:23 PM

Hi All
Can anyone please give me rough dates on engine no
cb500e-2015524
if it happens i'll put up pikkies.
Cheers Rich

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: JamesH on September 17, 2016, 11:19:40 PM

Rich I don't have anything here to compare it to as mine are all K0 - but I reckon that a 3/72 or 4/72 date of mfg (ish)...

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: RGP750 on September 18, 2016, 07:11:24 PM

Thanks James
I'll try other forums.

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: Trigger on September 18, 2016, 07:21:00 PM

Can't do a date of manufacture on a engine number mate.

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: RGP750 on September 18, 2016, 07:33:45 PM

Ok So James should be near enough then. wanted to check to number plate.
Anyone know change over numbers for k0 k1 etc and obvious changes.
Ta Rich

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 18, 2016, 08:10:07 PM

Rich see attached  :D so looks like a K1 as confirmed by smaller clocks

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Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: RGP750 on September 18, 2016, 08:18:01 PM

Great
Thanks Ash.

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 18, 2016, 08:18:59 PM

And another UK 500  (K1 ) appears

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CB500-FOUR-K1-/182284824485?hash=item2a7105afa5:g:62IAAOSwU-pXpxEp

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: clive on September 19, 2016, 11:59:46 AM

often see it at squires btw there's a classic bike show this sunday 25th sept,

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 19, 2016, 12:27:16 PM

Quote from: clive on September 19, 2016, 11:59:46 AM

often see it at squires btw there's a classic bike show this sunday 25th sept,

Do you mean the eBay one Clive? If so what's it like 'in the flesh'.

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: clive on September 19, 2016, 12:38:39 PM

looks very tidy, whether its worth the price i wouldn't like to comment, if you are interested in it go and have a look.

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: clive on September 19, 2016, 12:41:31 PM

knottingley is at the side of the M62, and about 5mls from squires

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: JamesH on September 19, 2016, 06:52:29 PM

Looks like it's sold. Worth the price in my opinion...

Title: Re: Looks like a 500 is heading my way
Post by: masonmart on September 19, 2016, 07:06:32 PM

James, I'd pay that for one in such good condition.