Looking for an early CB72 front fender

slarsonroy · Post by **slarsonroy** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:03 pm

Jensen, Its possible later engine parts were swapped later in its life as the previous owner claimed the motor had been rebuilt (over 30 years ago). Maybe the mechanic had later parts to make repairs? I wont know what condition the motor is in until I finish up with a couple other bikes and I can take some time to go over it thoroughly. At any rate, I believe the frame is early (5 digit s/n) and maybe the motor is later (6 digit s/n).

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:14 pm

Thanks for the numbers.
The World Parts Book shows the case vent wasn't used with the numbers ya have.
So that covers that area and as we do see the other early issue parts I'd say ya have it how it came more than not. .............lm

slarsonroy wrote:Engine number 2102xx frame number 202xx

slarsonroy · Post by **slarsonroy** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:19 pm

LM, thanks for that verification.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:33 pm

You are welcome.
Now for pics of the brake hubs and levers. ........lm

slarsonroy wrote:LM, thanks for that verification.

slarsonroy · Post by **slarsonroy** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 5:59 am

Front brake lever

Clutch lever

Somebody wanted to see the underside of the headlight?

Front brake hub, right side

Front brake hub, left side

Rear brake hub

Rear brake hub, left side

Vintage license plate

jensen · Post by **jensen** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:13 am

Hi Scott,

The linkage systems on the hubs are period correct (the nut on the break cams).
I wanted to see the underside of the headlight, but I have to learn to communicate better , I like to see the inside (where the speedo spring is attached).

Scott didn't mention it but the engine has the 10 mm sparkplugs. I also took a peak at it at the swapmeet.

Scott, can you confirm that ?

The frame and engine numbers are far apart, but that doesn't mean it's a later engine. I have seen more big differences between frame and engine numbers in the early bikes.

Thanks again,

Jensen.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:52 am

Thanks again for the pics.
I'd say if there was a market for rust ya would be wealthy for sure. ..................lm

slarsonroy wrote:Front brake lever