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Early Pre-Production
models are are believed to be the bikes shown at the
Tokyo Auto Show, April 1968. They feature unusual side
cover badges, different crankcase than the production
bikes (but unlike the prototypes), different exhaust
pipes, heat shields, non-rectangular starter cover and
again K1 type carb linkage with carbs unlike carbs on
production models. Had a steel upper brake line. This
bike was road tested and shown as late as May 1969 in
"Hot Rod" magazine and in March 1969 "Cycle Guide"
magazine. Had a completely different cam cover, only
having "HONDA" cast on the cover. There was no tool
kit tray. There was a metal strap holding the battery
in place. The alternator cover was different on this
Early Pre-Production model than the Late
Pre-Production model. The crankcases & starter housing
cover were different than any of the later models.
Believed to be the bike shown in January 1969 of
"Cycle World" at the Tokyo show, October 1968. |
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