Posting this here as it seems the appropriate place
Kawasaki owners/restorers place emphasis on correct date codes. I've posted previously about date codes but I want to stress how important it is to keep original parts where possible. Nearly everything has a date code on early Honda machines. This includes such insignificant items such as rectifiers and coils
The following are the codes to look for
44 = 1969
4 = 1969
5 = 1970
9 = 1969 or September or 9th day. Depends on the location of the code so 999 (90909) could mean 9 Sept 1969
A, B, C = Oct, Nov, Dec
X, Y, Z = Oct, Nov, Dec
You may also see symbols on parts which at first sight are meaningless but in fact are Kanji or Katakana symbols which can represent numbers as date codes. I'm not about to list these as there are hundreds so google Katakana to see the numerous symbols. Often seen on early rod ends and engine parts
Here are some coils with date codes often missed by restorers. If the coils are beggared then not a lot you can do Even later manufactured coils have a code 1x could be Oct 81 or 91

Great find. Reasonably early sandcast and numbers are close enough to be a match. Nevertheless, there is a lot of work and expense sitting in that trailer. All the best 

hi ya'all,
So I was in New Zealand recently and a local seller of some [apparent] renown was selling a sandcast for $80,000 NZD. The frame number and engine number were 6000 numbers [give or take] apart and I suggested that he should make a note on his ad that the engine wasnt the original engine. Well all hell broke loose and he accused me of calling him a  liar, cheat and crimnal and eventually he blocked me from Trade Me [the local sales site]. Subsequently he changed the ad to make comment that the guy he bought the bike off [a renowned US restorer who he wouldnt name] had gotten a Certificate of Authenticity from the 'official' Sandcast Authority' certifying it was genuine.
While I didnt claim nor infer it wasnt genuine, all I had done was suggest [so that he couldnt ever be accused of misrepresentation] that the engine likely wasnt the original. Its currently for sale for $60,000 NZD without NZ registration or much else for documentation.
In one respect I hope he gets his $60,000  as its increases the value of my collection through the roof, but at the same time I could see a few years down the road a disgruntled investor being mad as hell when he cant get his money back because the engine isnt the original one. Yes it may be a 'genuine' sandcast but where does one draw the line as to its true value. I guess the market will tell us the answer to that!
Al

I had a look at the listing and also asked the question about frame and engine number. Lots of waffle and not so helpful info provided by this guy. The bike, IMHO, isn't worth anywhere near that amount although I don't know the NZ market so it may be bang on the money. To be honest I think the restoration isn't that good, lot's of incorrect parts fitted. The fact he hasn't started the bike is a worry, but then he may have treated the internals so they don't gum up over time. Anyway, good read and love his responses. KP

Notice anything different with your oil tank decal 

Private facebook group Here's a photo of the post and comments

get your kids to do it

You need to give us more details like engine and frame number Also some photos. You can PM me KP