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Offline 78whiteorbs

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Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« on: April 29, 2023, 05:06:42 PM »
Has some mikuni cv carbs fitted along with I believe a Yoshi points cover.

Weird engine number

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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2023, 05:07:29 PM »
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2023, 05:41:32 PM »
That a sandcast? Looks real early.
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2023, 05:44:45 PM »
No clue....trying to find out.

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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2023, 05:53:17 PM »
European export f model it would seem

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=152497.0

GE - general export
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2023, 06:34:57 PM »
I like it !
Will you be buying it ?
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2023, 06:38:34 PM »
We'll see!

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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2023, 12:12:48 AM »
Originally 750 F2 in UK/Europe
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2023, 04:28:38 AM »
Yep - wrong vin pad for a Sandie. Maybe some go fast goodie's in there ??

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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2023, 08:46:10 AM »
Can anyone attempt a translation on the points cover?
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2023, 11:32:41 AM »
 Someone on facebook said it's a Yoshimura cover. I'd love to get a look inside of that one.
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2023, 07:38:06 AM »
Doesnt appear to be mounted in a CB frame
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2023, 07:51:28 AM »
Frame looks like it's smaller diameter tubing
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2023, 09:09:01 AM »
Frame looks like it's smaller diameter tubing
Chopper frame ?

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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2023, 09:23:58 AM »
How can you see the frame;what pic ?
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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2023, 09:52:09 AM »
How can you see the frame;what pic ?

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Re: Weird engine number... Anybody identify?
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2023, 10:26:16 AM »
How can you see the frame;what pic ?

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I thought that was only an engine stand/holder..
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
  I love the small ones too !
Do your BEST...nobody can take that away from you.