(09-18-2014, 12:03 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 02:41 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 10:22 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 10:12 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Tank knee pads

Exactly. Just looks right to me. Scanning through all the threads here, over the past few weeks, I have noted several individuals attempting the modification, but none yet have looked right to me.

Exactly. Just looks right to me. Scanning through all the threads here, over the past few weeks, I have noted several individuals attempting the modification, but none yet have looked right to me.
Tell me, are the headers and exhaust photoshopped or is the design so different on that bike? Is the canister built in? Damping adjustment on rear shocks with progressive rate springs? Rear calliper? Any more?

Cheers

Only the the knee pads, on the tank. All of the rest is how Honda originally presented the concept, at the motorcycle show. I fell in love at that very moment. As with most show vehicles, a lot if it (as you are noticing) didn't translate into production. But, the fact that we have to look twice, or three times, reflects how well they actually did. Those pipes were far more CB400, and I wish they had made it.

Here are the original http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=338 photos, including a 3/4 view.

(09-17-2014, 09:43 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 08:18 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I could have bought either a '13 or a '14. I chose the '13 because I really like the overall look better, the wheels, the 1/2 black engine. The smaller side covers. The only concern I had was would I be riding and looking for a 6th gear like I do with my Honda NT? Well, the NT is a two cylinder, so the revs are higher. I do not look for a 6th at all on my CB. The revs are fine where I cruise at, and I have no vibrations at all. Even if I had bought a '13 without seeing a '14 and I later lusted after a '14, no way would I part with an extra $5500 just to get one. I work too hard for my money. Just me. YMMV.

I didn't need the extra polished stuff or a gear indicator.

Gear indicator? .... Oh-oh, here it comes....Really, you guys wanted a gear indicator? Real motorcyclists don't need such a thing, it serves no legitimate purpose at all. Listen to your motor. Look at your speed. Figure it out for yourself. Next thing I'll probably hear you say is you wish it had those little dash marks on the speedo that tells you when to shift! Puhleeeze!

Exactly the same here. Both models available at the dealer. To me, the 13 is just looks slightly better. I may be odd man out, but I love the silver side covers with the red tank. Maybe because that was the way the original prototype looked, several years back. I still have the downloaded image on my computer today. In fact, I edited it to add the one thing I thought was missing from the design. Can y'all spot my Photoshop (actually Xara) add on?

(09-18-2014, 07:01 AM)Papa Weeley_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 09:43 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 08:18 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I could have bought either a '13 or a '14. I chose the '13 because I really like the overall look better, the wheels, the 1/2 black engine. The smaller side covers. The only concern I had was would I be riding and looking for a 6th gear like I do with my Honda NT? Well, the NT is a two cylinder, so the revs are higher. I do not look for a 6th at all on my CB. The revs are fine where I cruise at, and I have no vibrations at all. Even if I had bought a '13 without seeing a '14 and I later lusted after a '14, no way would I part with an extra $5500 just to get one. I work too hard for my money. Just me. YMMV.

I didn't need the extra polished stuff or a gear indicator.

Gear indicator? .... Oh-oh, here it comes....Really, you guys wanted a gear indicator? Real motorcyclists don't need such a thing, it serves no legitimate purpose at all. Listen to your motor. Look at your speed. Figure it out for yourself. Next thing I'll probably hear you say is you wish it had those little dash marks on the speedo that tells you when to shift! Puhleeeze!

Exactly the same here. Both models available at the dealer. To me, the 13 is just looks slightly better. I may be odd man out, but I love the silver side covers with the red tank. Maybe because that was the way the original prototype looked, several years back. I still have the downloaded image on my computer today. In fact, I edited it to add the one thing I thought was missing from the design. Can y'all spot my Photoshop (actually Xara) add on?

That sir, is frackin' gorgeous! Very sporty. I like that a lot.

(09-18-2014, 10:27 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I call the 2013 model; the Classic.

Then you have that new fangled high falootin' 2014. Which is fine if you like all that new stuff....... (I'm trying to convince myself the 2013 is just fine). Laam seat is on the way back to me, hope to test it out this weekend.

(09-18-2014, 11:24 AM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote:

(09-18-2014, 07:01 AM)Papa Weeley_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 09:43 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 08:18 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I could have bought either a '13 or a '14. I chose the '13 because I really like the overall look better, the wheels, the 1/2 black engine. The smaller side covers. The only concern I had was would I be riding and looking for a 6th gear like I do with my Honda NT? Well, the NT is a two cylinder, so the revs are higher. I do not look for a 6th at all on my CB. The revs are fine where I cruise at, and I have no vibrations at all. Even if I had bought a '13 without seeing a '14 and I later lusted after a '14, no way would I part with an extra $5500 just to get one. I work too hard for my money. Just me. YMMV.

I didn't need the extra polished stuff or a gear indicator.

Gear indicator? .... Oh-oh, here it comes....Really, you guys wanted a gear indicator? Real motorcyclists don't need such a thing, it serves no legitimate purpose at all. Listen to your motor. Look at your speed. Figure it out for yourself. Next thing I'll probably hear you say is you wish it had those little dash marks on the speedo that tells you when to shift! Puhleeeze!

Exactly the same here. Both models available at the dealer. To me, the 13 is just looks slightly better. I may be odd man out, but I love the silver side covers with the red tank. Maybe because that was the way the original prototype looked, several years back. I still have the downloaded image on my computer today. In fact, I edited it to add the one thing I thought was missing from the design. Can y'all spot my Photoshop (actually Xara) add on?

That sir, is frackin' gorgeous! Very sporty. I like that a lot.

That sir, is frackin' gorgeous! Very sporty. I like that a lot.

(09-18-2014, 10:27 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I call the 2013 model; the Classic.

Then you have that new fangled high falootin' 2014. Which is fine if you like all that new stuff....... (I'm trying to convince myself the 2013 is just fine). Laam seat is on the way back to me, hope to test it out this weekend.

The '10 model. The Original, and the best. The rest are sorta like Diet Coke. Better don the flak jacket.

Cheers

(09-18-2014, 10:27 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I call the 2013 model; the Classic.

Then you have that new fangled high falootin' 2014. Which is fine if you like all that new stuff....... (I'm trying to convince myself the 2013 is just fine). Laam seat is on the way back to me, hope to test it out this weekend.

(09-18-2014, 11:24 AM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote:

(09-18-2014, 07:01 AM)Papa Weeley_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 09:43 AM)DGShannon_imp Wrote:

(09-17-2014, 08:18 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: I could have bought either a '13 or a '14. I chose the '13 because I really like the overall look better, the wheels, the 1/2 black engine. The smaller side covers. The only concern I had was would I be riding and looking for a 6th gear like I do with my Honda NT? Well, the NT is a two cylinder, so the revs are higher. I do not look for a 6th at all on my CB. The revs are fine where I cruise at, and I have no vibrations at all. Even if I had bought a '13 without seeing a '14 and I later lusted after a '14, no way would I part with an extra $5500 just to get one. I work too hard for my money. Just me. YMMV.

I didn't need the extra polished stuff or a gear indicator.

Gear indicator? .... Oh-oh, here it comes....Really, you guys wanted a gear indicator? Real motorcyclists don't need such a thing, it serves no legitimate purpose at all. Listen to your motor. Look at your speed. Figure it out for yourself. Next thing I'll probably hear you say is you wish it had those little dash marks on the speedo that tells you when to shift! Puhleeeze!

Exactly the same here. Both models available at the dealer. To me, the 13 is just looks slightly better. I may be odd man out, but I love the silver side covers with the red tank. Maybe because that was the way the original prototype looked, several years back. I still have the downloaded image on my computer today. In fact, I edited it to add the one thing I thought was missing from the design. Can y'all spot my Photoshop (actually Xara) add on?

That sir, is frackin' gorgeous! Very sporty. I like that a lot.

That sir, is frackin' gorgeous! Very sporty. I like that a lot.

(09-18-2014, 10:27 AM)Rboe_imp Wrote: I call the 2013 model; the Classic.

Then you have that new fangled high falootin' 2014. Which is fine if you like all that new stuff....... (I'm trying to convince myself the 2013 is just fine). Laam seat is on the way back to me, hope to test it out this weekend.

The '10 model. The Original, and the best. The rest are sorta like Diet Coke. Better don the flak jacket.

Cheers