Topic: Shift pattern on gear shift cover CB750- what years?

[Magpie]

Would anyone know when Honda started showing the gear shift pattern on the  gear shift cover. It shows 1 N 2 3 4 5 in a curving vertical line on the cover. It must be after 1971 as my K0 and K1 motors don't have this on the cover. I have a spare with this on it. Thanks, Cliff.

[Jnel]

1978 F

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[ekpent]

 Around 1974 or 75 Cliff. Frank or somebody will know for sure though.

[CycleRanger]

K4 beginning with engine # CB750E-2348092

[beemerbum]

Is that finish from vapor blasting or paint? Very nice.

[Magpie]

Thanks guys.

[Jnel]

Is that finish from vapor blasting or paint? Very nice.

Only paint. But High Temp.  VLC.  We'll see about durability.  Budgets are difficult!

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[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

75 F0.

[754]

Some 74 have them I think.
 I freaking hate them, I call them the safety Nazi version.

[Magpie]

Why I also asked this question is in the September /October issue of Motorcycle Classics in an article on a gorgeous 1970 CB750 4 that scored a 99.50 at an AMCA show with one of those covers on it. I know that's a picky thing but I've been called out for using allen head screws on my CB750 K1's.
Cliff.

[754]

 I dont know how they can call them judges qualified..

[Thomas]

I have a 74 K4 with the position marks on on the cover

[Magpie]

I have 3 K0 motors including a sandcast plus a K1 without that on the covers. I am surprised to see that one on the K0 restoration bike in the article. Cliff.