[N11 EXPRESS]

i have a 03 sp1 and i have seen earlier sp1s that have differances
my question is why?????

1,, threaded hole under swingarm for paddock stand bobbins aint on my 03
and is on earlier ones

2.. colour of forks on mine is gold and earlier ones are kinda browny

pic here you can see the threaded holes i dont have

 

[Heist]

i have a 03 sp1 and i have seen earlier sp1s that have differances
my question is why?????

1,, threaded hole under swingarm for paddock stand bobbins aint on my 03
and is on earlier ones

2.. colour of forks on mine is gold and earlier ones are kinda browny

pic here you can see the threaded holes i dont have

If you have a 2003, you have an SP2 - not an SP1.
That's why you are noticing the differences.

 

[Munky]

2000 had swingarm spools. 2001 didnt.

 

[N11 EXPRESS]

If you have a 2003, you have an SP2 - not an SP1.
That's why you are noticing the differences.

no its an sp1 alright
im not blind lol

 

[LKHanberg]

Im pretty sure the SP1 is the one with brownish forklegs, and the later more goldish.

Perhaps post a picture of your bike?

 

[Mondial429]

SP-1: '00 model

• Swingarm has bobbin adapters on there for paddock stand
• Front forks are a brown type colour with blue adjusters atop of the forks

SP-1: '01 model onwards

• Swingarm bobbin adpators not present. This was done in order to use the HRC type rear paddock stand. (I'll get you a picture)
• Front forks colour is chaged to a lighter gold colour with silver (aluminium finish) adjusters atop of the forks. (This colour scheme was then utilised across the range of the SP's until the end of production)

Hope this helps to clear up your query.
Cheers.

 

[N11 EXPRESS]

SP-1: '00 model

• Swingarm has bobbin adapters on there for paddock stand
• Front forks are a brown type colour with blue adjusters atop of the forks

SP-1: '01 model onwards

• Swingarm bobbin adpators not present. This was done in order to use the HRC type rear paddock stand. (I'll get you a picture)
• Front forks colour is chaged to a lighter gold colour with silver (aluminium finish) adjusters atop of the forks. (This colour scheme was then utilised across the range of the SP's until the end of production)

Hope this helps to clear up your query.
Cheers.

cheers dude
thats what i needed to know
hrc paddock stand sounds cool

 

[3stripes]

no its an sp1 alright
im not blind lol

You have a really rare Sp1 then :woot:

 

[b.miller123]

Are you sure your bike is an '03? SP1's were only imported to the states for 2000 and 2001, not sure about elsewhere, but I've never seen an '03 SP1

Judging by this pic of yours, you have an '01:

 

[H-RC51]

Judging by this pic of yours, you have an '01:

When I see the Color of the frame ( SP1 ) Swing arm ( SP1 )

This is in my opinion an SP1.

 

[johnyisthedevil]

I have heard in some places the vehicles "year" is dictated by the first time it is registered for road use. Don't know if this applies to the situation at hand.


"SP-1: '01 model onwards
Swingarm bobbin adpators not present. This was done in order to use the HRC type rear paddock stand. (I'll get you a picture)
Front forks colour is chaged to a lighter gold colour with silver (aluminium finish) adjusters atop of the forks. (This colour scheme was then utilised across the range of the SP's until the end of production)"

I have a slight problem with this as every SP2 I've seen has blue adjusters. perhaps it should read. "(This colour scheme was then utilised across the range of the SP-1's until the end of production)" But I don't know for a fact that it's true.

 

[3stripes]

It also have sp1 fairing stay, sp2 forks/caliper mount/rotors

 

[LKHanberg]

And SP-1 rims (6 spokes instead of 5)

Im guessing your saying its an '03 because of the documents? Its propably just registered the first time in '03, I know thats causing some confusing in Denmark sometimes when it happens.

 

[Darkest]

Have you had it since new? Maybe it was binned and parts replaced....

 

[N11 EXPRESS]

And SP-1 rims (6 spokes instead of 5)

Im guessing your saying its an '03 because of the documents? Its propably just registered the first time in '03, I know thats causing some confusing in Denmark sometimes when it happens.

yes 03 was when it was first registerd
i bought this bike from a bloke who bought it new from local dealer in 03

apparantley they only made 200 silver ones
for hondas 50th aniversary

 

[Mondial429]

I have a slight problem with this as every SP2 I've seen has blue adjusters. perhaps it should read. "(This colour scheme was then utilised across the range of the SP-1's until the end of production)" But I don't know for a fact that it's true.[/quote]

You're correct in your observation.
I apologise for any confusion.

Cheers.

 

[Jami6989]

no its an sp1 alright
im not blind lol

No, just misinformed! U have a tarted-up SP1.