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Offline Hush

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How do I get correct year of my bike?
« on: June 01, 2008, 12:31:13 AM »
The bike (as most of you will know by now) is a Honda CB650PZ and it was introduced to me as a 1979 model, however my son has just dropped the official paperwork off to me and it states that it is a 1981?
Can I tell from the engine number RGO1E-2001410 or the frame number 1-2001930..........?
I'm used to just reading it off the steering head stem like most motorbikes but this hasn't got that!
It definately looks a 1979 model with the older type mechanical carbs.
Anyone have a definative answer or is carbon dating the only way?
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Re: How do I get correct year of my bike?
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2008, 04:44:54 AM »
Only hope you got is going to the Honda importers and asking them to ask Honda,

I can do it here in UK for a cost of £35 (last time i did it) if i have the full frame number, Honda have no record of engine numbers, type or colours used on any particular frame.

According to the US ID guide All 650 79-83 have engine numbers starting RC03E-2******
And frame numbers RC03-79-80 with 81/82 starting JH2rc***-*M*****
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