Lee... + 3 points!... At least for the US models, the red started with the 75 T model...The closest the 74's came was Orange.....(Manufacture date of 9-74 or later would be a 75 model), but the serial would tell for sure....SO, you are theoretically correct!..... (There's always a few oddballs that were assembled while the assembly line was being changed over)....
"Wecome to the HondaTwins 12 step self-help program...were ignoring witicisms and banter is step one "...And spelling counts!... -4 points, Welcome, and Where ... LMAO!