CB77 VIN# with 5 digits? Also has D&K stamped on it.

[AJHonda]

So I was told that the bike was a 1965. The Serial number on the frame is CB77-206XX...only five digits. I thought it was either 6 or 7? It also has in small print "D&K" stamped between the CB77 and the serial code. Does anyone know what this is?

The harness has a 1965 code, and the engine has CB77E-210XXX. So I could have a mix of years, but the frame has me wondering. Any serial number masters out there?

[G-Man]

Welcome to the forum!

The 2 at the beginning of chassis and frame number indicate 1962. How many numbers separate the last 3 digits of each?

Not sure about the D&K. 1962 is a pretty early (and therefore interesting) bike. Please post some pics..

G

[AJHonda]

The Frame is 20606 and engine is 210592... so I'm not sure if its the original engine or not. Since the harness is a says 1965 I think someone was messing with it, but the plates said it was last licensed in 1971, and it had the dust to prove it!

[AJHonda]

Here is the bike... it was missing mufflers, and Air filters, and the seat foam was removed, just a metal pan, with brazed or soldered on attachment points. I think the shocks are different too.

[G-Man]

Thanks for the pics. With only 14 numbers between engine and frame those certainly belong together. Genuine bikes can have a difference of 200-300.

Definitely a '62 but it looks like you have a replacement wiring harness. Shocks are aftermarket. Front fender has been messed with somewhat.

Great project though, and worth preserving as a nice '62 bike.

I'm doing a resto thread on my '61 bike. Th early ones are rather oddball but '62 bikes also have some different features.

G

[AJHonda]

Thanks for all the info!! I'll keep you all posted with the build in a new thread. Such a great site, so many resources.