CA78 year?

Gadgitman · Post by **Gadgitman** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:55 am

I am a new member and am looking foward to the postings I am sure to have and read! I have a frame CA78-10317XX with motor CA-77E1038XX. I am about to apply for a title he e in southern California and would like to know the correct year for the paperwork. I love the Honda adventure I have been on for a few years and look forward to hearing from my new pals here! I have 2 blogs dedicated to my classic Honda obsessions. Google gadgitmansplace and gadgitmans Honda chronicals to see my journey! Thanks for any help.

conbs · Post by **conbs** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:13 am

Honda started the 7-digit frame numbers in 1965, but their literature does not break out the the frame numbers produced in the years 65-67. So just guessing, late '66 or '67 for your bike. Have you looked at the white tag on the wiring harness?

Use the Search Function (look up above). Use different combinations of words "like CA77vs CA78" "year of bike" and "year of dream". Be sure to click the "posts" icon in the lower left.

Gadgitman · Post by **Gadgitman** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:49 pm

I will look today for the harness date tag before I go to the DMV. Thanks!

Gadgitman · Post by **Gadgitman** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:52 pm

I pulled the harness out and saw no tag. Darnit! I go Wednesday to hiway patrol for vin verification.

conbs · Post by **conbs** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:24 am

You might want to pull that harness out a little farther, gently. I have one biek with the tag up in the frame a ways.

Gadgitman · Post by **Gadgitman** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:33 pm

Ok will do. I am having a dead battery thing going on, it drains if left a couple days, so I am going to check it for more rub spots I found 2 already! Maby will take it out for a good inspection. I need a correct battery cover too. At least this bike will keep me out of the bars for awhile! Thanks

conbs · Post by **conbs** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:06 pm

I would strongly recommend getting a title in your hand before you do too much work on the bike. At least get your DMV to do a 50-state search to make sure it has not been reported stolen somewhere.

You might try de-sulfating your battery and checking your rectifier, Retro Bikes in Washington sells a modern version that looks just like the original. Or you can check this site on a Radio Shack version that works well and is really cheap. Use the Search function. Try different words/combo's. Click on the "posts" icon in lower left.

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