07-31-2017, 03:06 PM
(07-31-2017, 09:32 AM)Guth_imp Wrote:(07-31-2017, 08:02 AM)EarsOnWheels_imp Wrote: Larger tank and ABS.
Can paint bikes any color you want. Engines and rims are a little more difficult though.
Agreed. If I absolutely had to have the silver engine, if possible I would: buy a DLX and then retro fit it with the 2013 STD tank and side panels and a STD seat and exhaust (sorry, but I'm keeping my Staintune).
In this scenario, I would have to give up one of my favorite features of my 2013 CB - the black wheels with the polished rims. However, if I was going with the silver engine then I think the silver wheels look best. I'd also mis the look of the 2013 instrument cluster. But this probably still better than pulling the engine and wheels on a 2013 STD and having them repainted. Maybe.
Jeez, I'm glad that I'm faced with such a dilemma, lol.
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Agreed. If I absolutely had to have the silver engine, if possible I would: buy a DLX and then retro fit it with the 2013 STD tank and side panels and a STD seat and exhaust (sorry, but I'm keeping my Staintune).
In this scenario, I would have to give up one of my favorite features of my 2013 CB - the black wheels with the polished rims. However, if I was going with the silver engine then I think the silver wheels look best. I'd also mis the look of the 2013 instrument cluster. But this probably still better than pulling the engine and wheels on a 2013 STD and having them repainted. Maybe.
Jeez, I'm glad that I'm faced with such a dilemma, lol.
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Cool, someone else prefers the 2013 cluster besides me...
As for me, I prefer the looks of the '14 dlx in red over the '14 standard in black.. I've owned almost exclusively black cars, and a few black bikes.. The CB Std in black doesn't flip any switches for me... It doesn't seem right and I can't explain it... I have a '13 that I got as the price was too good.. So I'd be torn between picking between the '13 and the '14 dlx.. Maybe it's the red, tho silver would be awesome.
I like all the stuff on the dlx, bigger tank, dual exhaust, maybe even the 6th gear.. I kinda like owning the '13, the 1st year in the US, the smaller tank and 5 speed don't bother me.. It seems that the '13 is a bit more raw and unrefined, and for some reason, I like that about mine... Maybe it's me and I'm mental.
It's not to say that I won't pick up a '14 dlx on the used market to replace my Harley as a 2nd bike, you know after folk upgrade to the newer ones..
