OK so what was the Serial number? Date anyone..... ?
These are neat bikes... D models...but unlike the D model Hornet...the chain guard got the "B" model treatment
with the Cream back panel... Hornets were solid color of the bike aside from pinstripes.
I made a BooBoo a few years back restoring one of these and assuming NO cream on the rear panel (like most
D models, seemed logical)
Anyway...here's a nice restored bike with a minor detail error!
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PS? If anyone bought the OP rusted tank bike and needs a NICE original same color to upgrade and replace...
let me know...I'd part with it most likely....