Dating of CB72 and CB77s

nothing but a dreamer · Post by **nothing but a dreamer** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:35 am

Please could I have assistance in dating the following bikes. They are all restoration projects but have the makings of one decent example:-

CB77E 211854
Frame number not discernible

CB77 401213
CB77E 1000255

CB72 314645
CB72E 211343

Many thanks in anticipation!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:14 am

See attached page from Honda Parts book.

For early bikes (pre '64) first number denotes year of manufacture. You can also look at the tag on the wiring harness under the tank which carries a date of manufacture for the harness.

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nothing but a dreamer · Post by **nothing but a dreamer** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:20 am

Many thanks. The list has certainly assisted in establishing the years of the bikes. However, I cannot exactly pinpoint the 1964 CB77 engine or 1963 CB72 frame in the number sequence on the list - unless I am not reading it correctly.