What year is your machine ??
Some helpful info I have on file:
First Generation FL250 (1977 - 1980)
The first generation Honda Odyssey can be identified by the yellow body with the black roll bar and no front bumper. Lack of suspension in the rear caused problems with stress cracks in the frame and handling in rough terrain. Heating issues were also an issue with this model. In 1980 the head light was moved from the front rack to the top of the roll bar and the 6 volt system was changed to a 12 volt system. Options included a rear tote rack, chevron pattern tires, and trailer hitch.
Second Generation FL250 (1981 - 1984)
In 1981 the second generation Honda Odyssey was introduced. Although mechanically identical to the first generation, Honda changed the look of the Odyssey by changing the colors to Honda Red and adding a full cage roll-bar. Other improvements included improved shoulder harness padding, 60 watt rectangular headlight mounted high on the roll-bar, improved water resistance in the torque converter, larger capacity fuel filter, capacitor ignition(CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)), roll bar mounted air intake, and redesigned steering geometry allowing larger front shock absorbers and tighter turning radius.
Use these serial number ID's to figure out the year of your machine:
VIN Identification FL250
Honda used an independent VIN system of their own design for FL250 Odysseys and the following is their breakdown by year.
• 1977: FL250*1000001 – 1011921
• 1978: FL250*1100001 – 1112345
• 1979: FL250*2000001 – 2012620
• 1980: TB04*2000001 – 2006315
• 1981: TB040*BC400001 – BC406324
• 1982: TB040*CC500001 – CC514700
• 1983: TB040*DC600001 – DC617555
• 1984: TB040*EC700051 – EC703225
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