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efk1970
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emblems

Post by efk1970 » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:37 am

I just watched a couple sets of the correct badges go on ebay. I could use a new right side one so I browse ebay for them. Anyway, just saw a beautiful NOS set go for $335 a week ago then saw a almost perfect used set go for $275. The originals are beautiful but be prepared to spend some bucks. You can get the same ones you have right now new for about $45. -Erich

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Re: emblems

Post by LOUD MOUSE » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:28 am

I sell the metal ones for $35.00 to your door. ............lm

efk1970 wrote:I just watched a couple sets of the correct badges go on ebay. I could use a new right side one so I browse ebay for them. Anyway, just saw a beautiful NOS set go for $335 a week ago then saw a almost perfect used set go for $275. The originals are beautiful but be prepared to spend some bucks. You can get the same ones you have right now new for about $45. -Erich

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Correct tank badges?

Post by rzgkane » Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:59 am

These are original badges. The question is whether they are correct for my 1965 CA77, frame # CA781004xxx?

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IMG_0517 by rzgkane, on Flickr

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Correct Badges

Post by conbs » Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:37 pm

For 305 Dreams I believe you need to consult your frame number. If it begins with CA77 your badges should say "Dream 300". If your frame number begins with CA78 your badges should say "300".

The change in frame numbers apparently occurred sometime mid 1963. Per Bill Silver, the "300" badges have a 279 product code in the middle of the part number which indicates a C78.

This corresponds with the change from the early to late tanks, too. That is, a CA77 should have an early tank (no seam) and "Dream 300" badges. A CA78 should have a late tank with the seam and "300" badges.

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Re: Correct Badges

Post by LOUD MOUSE » Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:57 pm

Question.
What did the 1962/64 CL72 badges show?. .......lm
conbs wrote:For 305 Dreams I believe you need to consult your frame number. If it begins with CA77 your badges should say "Dream 300". If your frame number begins with CA78 your badges should say "300".

The change in frame numbers apparently occurred sometime mid 1963. Per Bill Silver, the "300" badges have a 279 product code in the middle of the part number which indicates a C78.

This corresponds with the change from the early to late tanks, too. That is, a CA77 should have an early tank (no seam) and "Dream 300" badges. A CA78 should have a late tank with the seam and "300" badges.

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Re: Correct Badges

Post by conbs » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:37 pm

LOUD MOUSE wrote:Question.
What did the 1962/64 CL72 badges show?. .......lm
conbs wrote:For 305 Dreams I believe you need to consult your frame number. If it begins with CA77 your badges should say "Dream 300". If your frame number begins with CA78 your badges should say "300".

The change in frame numbers apparently occurred sometime mid 1963. Per Bill Silver, the "300" badges have a 279 product code in the middle of the part number which indicates a C78.

This corresponds with the change from the early to late tanks, too. That is, a CA77 should have an early tank (no seam) and "Dream 300" badges. A CA78 should have a late tank with the seam and "300" badges.
I haven't done any research on the CL72 at all. CA77/CA78 has kept me busy enough. The 250 and 305 export Dreams were a different animal. No "A" for export with the CB's or the CL's that I am aware of. Anyone know why?
If anyone disagrees with what I have said I hope you will straighten me out for everyone's benefit.

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Post by OldHarley » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:23 pm

The '64 CA72 I just bought has these badges.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fitzwater/ ... 9257517106

I do not know if they are original to the bike or not, but my guess is they are.

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