2017 engine paint

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The cylinders on British bikes in the 60s were steel, that's why they were painted black.

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They were cast iron, actually.

For those that questioned the unusual paint on the cylinder and head on the 2017 CB-EX .... in an earlier discussion/thread I mentioned how it first came about on the late 60's Norton Commandos,(and eventually became popular in the late 60's and early 70's with other bikes) MCD just featured some refurbished Nortons which clearly demonstrates this paint scheme

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/02/u...ton-works/

BTW to have a Norton refurbished like this cost $ 34K provided you supply a good donor bike.

How's the $12,100 price of that new CB-EX looking now? lol

I've seen a Colorado Cycle Works Norton in person at the Vintage Bike OC meet. they are amazing! Attention to detail is unsurpassed.