1st cb72

alan curtis · Post by **alan curtis** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:38 am

just came across this pic in a german mag.dated oct 61
brake plates seems to be in the wrong wheels.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:05 am

Alan

Some interesting other differences there too. Front fork seal holders look really long and the front fender appears to be narrower. Seal looks like a modern pattern one. Rear fender looks odd. I wonder if there is some air brushing going on there... I've seen similar pictures of the early bike(s) with those different air boxes / side covers. Footrest brackets seem completely different.

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alan curtis · Post by **alan curtis** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:14 am

Hi G, yes there is a few, look at the side of the engine above the spark plug. thought the rear guard looked odd, there was only 2 pics in this mag, this one and one of the engine. thats as clear as i could get it.

alan curtis · Post by **alan curtis** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:19 am

heres a sales card i have. 61 bike

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:52 am

That is the EARLY test configuration.
Compare all the parts at the engine then ALL THE OTHER PARTS FROM FRONT TO REAR.
Speedo mount, front brake, air covers, mud flap. Plus many other changes
The second pic is of the first issue we got a few of here in the states. .........lm

alan curtis wrote:just came across this pic in a german mag.dated oct 61
brake plates seems to be in the wrong wheels.

cknight · Post by **cknight** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:30 am

Also appears that the gas cap is in the middle of a seamless tank? Chase

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:34 am

That is the EARLY test configuration.

You will find this pic/bike in several HONDA adds which were issued for Japan's market. ......lm

cknight wrote:Also appears that the gas cap is in the middle of a seamless tank? Chase

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