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Offline AlekStooge

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Vin tag info
« on: October 02, 2018, 08:09:23 AM »
Where is that thread that gives you info on your bike based off the vin? I am looking to get a new one made by http://www.khneisser.ch/. I know it's a 1978 CB550K but I am looking for the info on the riveted vin tag, such as when it was manufactured.
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Re: Vin tag info
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2018, 09:53:35 AM »
As far as I know there is no way to get an actual build date and I am not aware of a site that can provide the month/year data that is found on the plate, but someone else may know of one.

My advice would be to start a thread and provide the last 4 digits of your VIN and ask for someone with a VIN close to yours to provide the month/year data from their own bike.
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Re: Vin tag info
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2018, 05:47:10 PM »
You're probably right the manufacture date won't matter. I just need a photo. Is there a member on here who has a 78 CB550K and has their vin tag on? Anyone?
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Re: Vin tag info
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2018, 07:38:49 AM »
Quote from: AlekStooge on October 02, 2018, 05:47:10 PM
You're probably right the manufacture date won't matter. I just need a photo. Is there a member on here who has a 78 CB550K and has their vin tag on? Anyone?

Forum member Tews [Nick] has one for sale.  I'm sure he'd be happy to help you.
PM him or email him via his ad...

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1978-honda-cb550/6693797027.html
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Re: Vin tag info
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2018, 02:55:08 PM »
Quote from: AlekStooge on October 02, 2018, 05:47:10 PM
You're probably right the manufacture date won't matter. I just need a photo. Is there a member on here who has a 78 CB550K and has their vin tag on? Anyone?

I am pretty sure I have a photo of my '77 K frame tag on my computer at home.
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Offline Little_Phil

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Re: Vin tag info
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2018, 01:19:23 AM »
My 78 550K is VIN 2117xxx is dated 11/77. I understand it is only 5-10k off the end of the line.
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