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1954 Honda F Cub Bicycle Engine | Japanese Motorcycle Parts5 of 5 |  |  |
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Honda Experts,
More photos of my original listing, I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this old Honda engine I have, it has the serial number 54-15031, I’m guessing (hoping) the 54 means 1954 which means this would be a very early Honda product. It also has a disc shaped fuel tank with it. Any information would be welcome.
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Yep, it is indeed a 1954 Honda Cub F engine.
I have two earlier models, one with the round tank, the other with a flat bottom tank.
Do you have photos of the tank and decals? I would like to get the decal reproduced but need a high quality photo of an original.
Allen
Well , The thing is that I was the person who bought the engine from MOPEDS . It is in factthe later version called the FM or Type II . 60cc . I'll probably getit back on the bike and on the road early next spring .
Has anybody out there got some spares for these engines Cub F or FM ?
Hi ,once again folks ,, I still loooking for any Cub F or Cub FM spares. I'm especially looking for a FLYWHEEL MAGNETO ROTAR for either of these two engines . HELP Please !! Ian Ross motomann100