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RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - redbirds_imp - 03-11-2019
Really nice looking mods Alain. Who makes the gauge?
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - Lord Popgun - 03-11-2019
(03-11-2019, 09:16 PM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: That CBX on the right is tempting too, can we have a full pic of it???
He has 2 ya know. Check out his sig line.
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - peterbaron - 03-11-2019
(03-11-2019, 10:52 PM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote:(03-11-2019, 09:16 PM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: That CBX on the right is tempting too, can we have a full pic of it???
He has 2 ya know. Check out his sig line.
He has 2 ya know. Check out his sig line.
yeah, I know 79 & 82
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - KiowaEagle_imp - 03-11-2019
I like the thermometer idea and the way you have it mounted.
But I have to ask....What's with the color coding on the instruments?
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - apex1_imp - 03-12-2019
(03-11-2019, 11:32 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: I like the thermometer idea and the way you have it mounted.
But I have to ask....What's with the color coding on the instruments?
I am wondering this too. Perhaps a reflection?
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - GoldOxide_imp - 03-12-2019
(03-12-2019, 12:49 AM)apex1_imp Wrote:(03-11-2019, 11:32 PM)KiowaEagle_imp Wrote: I like the thermometer idea and the way you have it mounted.
But I have to ask....What's with the color coding on the instruments?
I am wondering this too. Perhaps a reflection?
I am wondering this too. Perhaps a reflection?
They look like stickers to mark some sort of riding speed reference.
Example: Efficient vs. less efficient?
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - 17-CB-002 - 03-16-2019
Apologies Gents,
Was out of town for a few days.
To answer some of your inquiries:
The thermometer is from "MARLIN's Clocks" USA.
https://www.marlinsclocks.com
The thermometer is glued with double sided tape right on top of the HONDA badge.
The speedometer marking is for quick glance while riding so that I do not overspeed in specific area's. This help me confirm my road speed instantly.
I do not have to search for the numerical speed markings on the speedometer.. especially when riding above 140 KPH.
The tach marking is where the engine produces the most "torque", so I always keep the RPM within the torque range. note, I keep switching between both the CBX and the CB1100, I keep forgetting the torque zone of each bike.
From my understanding of the engine design, I marked the engine torque range on the tach.
See attached a picture of the CBX.
Sorry the file is too big - Can someone assist me in reducing it.
Thanks
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - flynrider - 03-16-2019
Wow, I love the look! I was a bit confused though, as I and several of my friends own '91-'03 Nighthawks and I've never seen a handlebar clamp like that.
A bit of 'net sleuthing leads me to believe your clamp came from an '82-'86 Nighthawk 450SC. It seems to be the only model I could find with that cool clamp.
![[Image: 1de45ef22f96227a1ded1bdab93d8263.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201903/1de45ef22f96227a1ded1bdab93d8263.jpg)
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - GoldOxide_imp - 03-16-2019
(03-16-2019, 06:49 PM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: Wow, I love the look! I was a bit confused though, as I and several of my friends own '91-'03 Nighthawks and I've never seen a handlebar clamp like that.
A bit of 'net sleuthing leads me to believe your clamp came from an '82-'86 Nighthawk 450SC. It seems to be the only model I could find with that cool clamp.
Re-using antique bits adds a little bit of extra soul.
RE: Handle Bar Clamp adds character to bike - 17-CB-002 - 03-17-2019
Here's more info on the Merlins Thermometer
Below link should take you directly to the proper thermometer site.
Note: The thermometer snug fit onto a base with a flat bottom.
Using a double sided tape on top of the HONDA emblem will do the trick.
Multi-Purpose-Tape-Screw-On-with-Traditional-Black-Thermometer--Fits-Road-King-Tank-and-Flat-Panel-More_p_68.html
My local repair workshop must have given me the wrong production year - so sorry for misleading you. Mine looked just like your picture when I got it. After an hour or so on the buffer wheel and a retouch with a black paint - it came out exactly like brush finish.
The allen screw torque is 17 ft/lb
To avoid scratching the chrome caps, use an exact blade to remove the caps.
Good luck.
Let's see some pictures after completion
