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Them ugly side covers. - Ghis_imp - 04-27-2015
From day 1, I hated those silver side covers on my new '13 CB. I had decided the minute I signed the papers that they would have to go. My options ranged from having them color matched to the tank, order them already painted, or replace them with the 14' CB STD black ones which would blend with the black frame and other parts, for a cleaner look. Recently, I have finally noticed that the pin stripes on the red tank actually match the side covers! I also realized that those ugly silver side covers are actually the only immediate visual clue that you are riding an original first year to the US market '13 CB1100. Really, nothing else gives it away faster than those in your face silver covers. I think the silver side covers are now staying... What other details about your CB did you hate at first that has now grown on you?
RE: Them ugly side covers. - the Ferret - 04-27-2015
I hated the coloration change on the head pipes of my 13, and it never did grow on me. Wasn't fond of the silver side covers either. Loved the bike, hated those two items.
Love the chrome waterfall head pipes on my 14 and the color matched side covers. I also color matched the headlight bucket, while I never hated the black bucket, it looks better color matched. Same goes with black instrument cups. Didn't hate them, but they look better in chrome.
RE: Them ugly side covers. - CIP57_imp - 04-27-2015
The few things a didn't like was the side covers, exhaust, painted rims and engine.
Side covers changed to black
Exhaust changed to black
Wish my rims where not painted (but I'll live with it)
Motor has grown on me & with the other changes looks fine
[url=http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/cipolla57/media/CB_zps2f6aa630.jpg.html]
![[Image: beb934427cd0b527632394d4efd6cd92.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201504/beb934427cd0b527632394d4efd6cd92.jpg)
RE: Them ugly side covers. - Headbanger02_imp - 04-27-2015
(04-27-2015, 08:55 PM)CIP57_imp Wrote: The few things a didn't like was the side covers, exhaust, painted rims and engine.
Side covers changed to black
Exhaust changed to black
Wish my rims where not painted (but I'll live with it)
Motor has grown on me & with the other changes looks fine
[url=http://s1034.photobucket.com/user/cipolla57/media/CB_zps2f6aa630.jpg.html]
What pipes are these, they look nice, I'm been quietly thinking about getting
a set of these, my bank acct. is yelling at me NO...
RE: Them ugly side covers. - Stichill_imp - 04-27-2015
Great-looking '13 CIP57!
RE: Them ugly side covers. - CIP57_imp - 04-27-2015
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What pipes are these, they look nice, I'm been quietly thinking about getting
a set of these, my bank acct. is yelling at me NO...
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Here is a link to the Yoshi Pipes:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yoshimura-rscv-exhaust-system-honda-cb1100-2013
RE: Them ugly side covers. - Stichill_imp - 04-27-2015
(04-27-2015, 01:53 PM)Ghis_imp Wrote: From day 1, I hated those silver side covers on my new '13 CB. I had decided the minute I signed the papers that they would have to go. My options ranged from having them color matched to the tank, order them already painted, or replace them with the 14' CB STD black ones which would blend with the black frame and other parts, for a cleaner look. Recently, I have finally noticed that the pin stripes on the red tank actually match the side covers! I also realized that those ugly silver side covers are actually the only immediate visual clue that you are riding an original first year to the US market '13 CB1100. Really, nothing else gives it away faster than those in your face silver covers. I think the silver side covers are now staying... What other details about your CB did you hate at first that has now grown on you?
I don't have a CB yet, I like the silver side covers! When I first saw the red ones, they didn't look as good to me. Now I like them too.
RE: Them ugly side covers. - CIP57_imp - 04-27-2015
(04-27-2015, 09:08 PM)Stichill_imp Wrote: Great-looking '13 CIP57!Thanks Stich
RE: Them ugly side covers. - Lord Popgun - 04-27-2015
I put on a chrome chain guard and don't like the plastic gearshift cover. Might replace that someday. After adding RLETs, well, nuff said!
RE: Them ugly side covers. - CB4ME_imp - 04-27-2015
I'm probably not a good person to discuss this subject:
![[Image: 456bcfdcaac5b987487cefedc37f5c6a.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201504/456bcfdcaac5b987487cefedc37f5c6a.jpg)