09-03-2013, 04:56 AM
As Ferret has already mentioned, this motorcycle is fairly unique, as in there's only one part of the motorcycle that would need to be changed in order to completely change the look of the whole motorcycle--the gas tank. In contrast, when I changed the color of my ST1300 (from black to white), I had to purchase 13 (14?) different body panels. And, it was a pricey, involved change that took me quite a few hours.
Because the CB11 only requires a gas tank switch in order to change its whole personality, maybe Honda hasn't even considered it. Most other motorcycles have multiple body parts, and sometimes the installation process is quite involved.
I like his idea of shipping over new CB1100's, with an abundant supply of different colored gas tanks. The purchaser could then choose the color of his tank before taking delivery, and the Service Department would only need an hour or so to make that switch happen.
We all know the CB11 project was very different from other new motorcycle designs. Maybe allowing dealer-installed changes at the time of purchase would be a great way for Honda to generate more sales, and provide the buyer with his own unique bike when it first rolls off the showroom floor.
Because the CB11 only requires a gas tank switch in order to change its whole personality, maybe Honda hasn't even considered it. Most other motorcycles have multiple body parts, and sometimes the installation process is quite involved.
I like his idea of shipping over new CB1100's, with an abundant supply of different colored gas tanks. The purchaser could then choose the color of his tank before taking delivery, and the Service Department would only need an hour or so to make that switch happen.
We all know the CB11 project was very different from other new motorcycle designs. Maybe allowing dealer-installed changes at the time of purchase would be a great way for Honda to generate more sales, and provide the buyer with his own unique bike when it first rolls off the showroom floor.