12-21-2015, 07:53 AM
Ferret, the answer to your question about VINs is contained in [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3872]this thread. In particular, see [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3872&pid=57349#pid57349]this post.
The CB1100 model number in the VIN is SC65 at positions 4-7 of the VIN. Honda uses digit 8 to tell us things about where the bike is sent. So, in the US in 2013, the non-ABS model was SC651; the ABS model was SC655. In Europe the model was SC65B. In Australia the 2011 model that I have is SC65U. Once that single digit is different, Honda can use different serial numbers (the final 6 digits) for different models, countries and market. Hence the double up of numbers between 2013 ABS and non-ABS models, DLX and standard models and bikes from different countries.
Hope that helps and look forward to your getting some of the other information you've been seeking.
The CB1100 model number in the VIN is SC65 at positions 4-7 of the VIN. Honda uses digit 8 to tell us things about where the bike is sent. So, in the US in 2013, the non-ABS model was SC651; the ABS model was SC655. In Europe the model was SC65B. In Australia the 2011 model that I have is SC65U. Once that single digit is different, Honda can use different serial numbers (the final 6 digits) for different models, countries and market. Hence the double up of numbers between 2013 ABS and non-ABS models, DLX and standard models and bikes from different countries.
Hope that helps and look forward to your getting some of the other information you've been seeking.