Bike show /CB

[Buffalohead_imp]

Its funny how the silver engine is growing on me along with the wheels. Its a sweet looking piece that is for sure.

All the CB photos I saw before it was imported showed an all-silver engine. When mine arrived with the black engine I was really disappointed. But now I really like the black, and I think it will look good longer than the silver.

The 2014 base model's blacked out look is really cool. If I had the money I'd keep the '13 100% stock and buy a base '14 to turn into a badass cafe racer.

When it comes to the engine, I like both the silver and the black with polished side covers For me its dependent on the color of the bike as it's a matter of contrast. On the darker colored bikes like the black and dark blue colors, I like the looks of the silver engine the best. With the white and silver colors I prefer the black engine with the polished side covers. The red colors work well with either of these engine finishes to my eyes.

I noticed something about the new DLX I don't like as much as the 2013: The accent stripe on the tank. It's OK but I don't like it as much. Just yesterday, I was asking my friend what he thought about what it would look like if I didn't put the stripe back on after painting the tank black (before seeing it, I thought it would be like the old accent stripe). It would be less hassle and save $. Now I think I'll just leave it off. I'm thinking it would look OK. Or, I could have the 2013 stripe put back on.

Do you guys think it would look good without a stripe? Keep in mind it will be attached to a black sidecar.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.
Yes, the shape of the tank will look good in relationship to the sidecar. And because of that, I think leaving the stripe off will look fine. Sidecar bikes get less MPG too so the larger tank is good. I may start thinking about some other type of tank graphic
Thanks!
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FWIW, I like the new, darker red better, especially with the silver engine and wheels.

[CA200_imp]

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Here is a few more, I really liked the turn sig. and the side covers.
To bad if the color code is different. The front sprocket cove ther also
was sharp looking.
What I did not like, I thought the saddle could have been done better. Looked a little cheesy. Why they had to put the words
6 speed in the tac is ???.
These are just my thoughts - Had a great show will post more pic.
in other bike thread.
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Here is one last shot with the "Boss"

The vin on this bike is 008
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one other thing , if they are going to have chrome bar ends why can't they use silver or chrome screws ?

[Guth_imp]

Nice detail shots, thanks for posting them up!

[road dog_imp]

NO!!! Please stop posting photos, CA200... you're killing me over here. [url=http://www.sherv.net/]

Its funny how the silver engine is growing on me along with the wheels. Its a sweet looking piece that is for sure.

All the CB photos I saw before it was imported showed an all-silver engine. When mine arrived with the black engine I was really disappointed. But now I really like the black, and I think it will look good longer than the silver.

The 2014 base model's blacked out look is really cool. If I had the money I'd keep the '13 100% stock and buy a base '14 to turn into a badass cafe racer.

When it comes to the engine, I like both the silver and the black with polished side covers For me its dependent on the color of the bike as it's a matter of contrast. On the darker colored bikes like the black and dark blue colors, I like the looks of the silver engine the best. With the white and silver colors I prefer the black engine with the polished side covers. The red colors work well with either of these engine finishes to my eyes.

I noticed something about the new DLX I don't like as much as the 2013: The accent stripe on the tank. It's OK but I don't like it as much. Just yesterday, I was asking my friend what he thought about what it would look like if I didn't put the stripe back on after painting the tank black (before seeing it, I thought it would be like the old accent stripe). It would be less hassle and save $. Now I think I'll just leave it off. I'm thinking it would look OK. Or, I could have the 2013 stripe put back on.

Do you guys think it would look good without a stripe? Keep in mind it will be attached to a black sidecar.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.
Yes, the shape of the tank will look good in relationship to the sidecar. And because of that, I think leaving the stripe off will look fine. Sidecar bikes get less MPG too so the larger tank is good. I may start thinking about some other type of tank graphic
Thanks!
\
FWIW, I like the new, darker red better, especially with the silver engine and wheels.

I'm not the world's biggest fan of red motorcycles, but that is a really nice shade of red. Have you considered painting your sidecar to match the bike instead of vice versa?

[Buffalohead_imp]

NO!!! Please stop posting photos, CA200... you're killing me over here. [url=http://www.sherv.net/]

Its funny how the silver engine is growing on me along with the wheels. Its a sweet looking piece that is for sure.

All the CB photos I saw before it was imported showed an all-silver engine. When mine arrived with the black engine I was really disappointed. But now I really like the black, and I think it will look good longer than the silver.

The 2014 base model's blacked out look is really cool. If I had the money I'd keep the '13 100% stock and buy a base '14 to turn into a badass cafe racer.

When it comes to the engine, I like both the silver and the black with polished side covers For me its dependent on the color of the bike as it's a matter of contrast. On the darker colored bikes like the black and dark blue colors, I like the looks of the silver engine the best. With the white and silver colors I prefer the black engine with the polished side covers. The red colors work well with either of these engine finishes to my eyes.

I noticed something about the new DLX I don't like as much as the 2013: The accent stripe on the tank. It's OK but I don't like it as much. Just yesterday, I was asking my friend what he thought about what it would look like if I didn't put the stripe back on after painting the tank black (before seeing it, I thought it would be like the old accent stripe). It would be less hassle and save $. Now I think I'll just leave it off. I'm thinking it would look OK. Or, I could have the 2013 stripe put back on.

Do you guys think it would look good without a stripe? Keep in mind it will be attached to a black sidecar.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.
Yes, the shape of the tank will look good in relationship to the sidecar. And because of that, I think leaving the stripe off will look fine. Sidecar bikes get less MPG too so the larger tank is good. I may start thinking about some other type of tank graphic
Thanks!
\
FWIW, I like the new, darker red better, especially with the silver engine and wheels.

I'm not the world's biggest fan of red motorcycles, but that is a really nice shade of red. Have you considered painting your sidecar to match the bike instead of vice versa?

Some sidecars would look good in red, but not this one. When you see the pic some day, you'll see what I mean. It looks great in a dark color. There's something special about black and chrome!

[Buffalohead_imp]

I have a question for you guys who have seen the new 2014 DLX at the show. Is there any chance that the red is the same as the 2013 red but the florescent lighting made it look darker? Sometimes blue tinted lights do that. (?)

[SanPete_imp]

NO!!! Please stop posting photos, CA200... you're killing me over here.

Its funny how the silver engine is growing on me along with the wheels. Its a sweet looking piece that is for sure.

All the CB photos I saw before it was imported showed an all-silver engine. When mine arrived with the black engine I was really disappointed. But now I really like the black, and I think it will look good longer than the silver.

The 2014 base model's blacked out look is really cool. If I had the money I'd keep the '13 100% stock and buy a base '14 to turn into a badass cafe racer.

When it comes to the engine, I like both the silver and the black with polished side covers For me its dependent on the color of the bike as it's a matter of contrast. On the darker colored bikes like the black and dark blue colors, I like the looks of the silver engine the best. With the white and silver colors I prefer the black engine with the polished side covers. The red colors work well with either of these engine finishes to my eyes.

I noticed something about the new DLX I don't like as much as the 2013: The accent stripe on the tank. It's OK but I don't like it as much. Just yesterday, I was asking my friend what he thought about what it would look like if I didn't put the stripe back on after painting the tank black (before seeing it, I thought it would be like the old accent stripe). It would be less hassle and save $. Now I think I'll just leave it off. I'm thinking it would look OK. Or, I could have the 2013 stripe put back on.

Do you guys think it would look good without a stripe? Keep in mind it will be attached to a black sidecar.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.

I think it would look fine either way. The beauty of having your bike repainted is that you could even choose to design your own accent stripe layout if you wanted to. In your case, I actually think that the shape of the DLX tank is going to better compliment the form of the zeppelin sidecar than the standard tank.
Yes, the shape of the tank will look good in relationship to the sidecar. And because of that, I think leaving the stripe off will look fine. Sidecar bikes get less MPG too so the larger tank is good. I may start thinking about some other type of tank graphic
Thanks!
\
FWIW, I like the new, darker red better, especially with the silver engine and wheels.

I'm not the world's biggest fan of red motorcycles, but that is a really nice shade of red. Have you considered painting your sidecar to match the bike instead of vice versa?

Some sidecars would look good in red, but not this one. When you see the pic some day, you'll see what I mean. It looks great in a dark color. There's something special about black and chrome!

Talking about red sidecars: Urals Parade through Sochi Olympics.
[url=http://s998.photobucket.com/user/sosap23/media/UralsParadeSochi_zps4274a85c.jpg.html]
[url=http://blog.motorcycle.com/2014/02/07/motorcycle-news/urals-parade-sochi-olympic-ceremony/]http://blog.motorcycle.com/2014/02/07/motorcycle-news/urals-parade-sochi-olympic-ceremony/

[emptysea]

I'm not quite this washed out in real life


Chrome headers look nice


Someone asked about the stripe


(Note to Self: move photobucket photos into a new folder BEFORE posting them here)

[Ole]

Hey Steve, I know that lady you call "the boss".

She sold me a helmet and some saddle bags on Stoughton Road once upon a time.

[CB4ME_imp]

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Here is a few more, I really liked the turn sig. and the side covers.
To bad if the color code is different. The front sprocket cove ther also
was sharp looking.
What I did not like, I thought the saddle could have been done better. Looked a little cheesy. Why they had to put the words
6 speed in the tac is ???.
These are just my thoughts - Had a great show will post more pic.
in other bike thread.
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Here is one last shot with the "Boss"

The vin on this bike is 008
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one other thing , if they are going to have chrome bar ends why can't they use silver or chrome screws ?

Interesting - Mr. T sold me a pair of chrome bar end bolts for 460 yen. (less than $5 US). But why didn't Honda use them?????