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2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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And here's the opposite effect from another angle.

"... are you just going to not work and take pictures of your motorcycle for the rest of the day?"

"Yes, and it's none of your business."


08-13-2021, 09:00 AM
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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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I put red side covers on my 13 and never looked back. Like the Dudes rug did to his room, the red covers really tied the bike together.


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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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Obviously, you're not a golfer.


08-13-2021, 09:15 AM
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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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I’m not but I have stood on the 18th hole in front of the Royal and Ancient (if that gives me any golf cred).


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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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(08-13-2021, 09:23 AM)Frulk_imp Wrote: I’m not but I have stood on the 18th hole in front of the Royal and Ancient (if that gives me any golf cred).

I was playing on the theme of the Dude's rug...


08-13-2021, 09:28 AM
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2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
#46

It makes sense what you are saying Gone, but I doubt there was a deeper reason for it, I reckon they just thought it would be fun, it has been lime that since the prototype render when they didn't really anticipate the curves[Image: 7f9aec4a40c8fe8e05343652fd6dfd50.jpg]

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed


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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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(08-13-2021, 12:32 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: It makes sense what you are saying Gone, but I doubt there was a deeper reason for it, I reckon they just thought it would be fun, it has been lime that since the prototype render when they didn't really anticipate the curves[Image: 7f9aec4a40c8fe8e05343652fd6dfd50.jpg]

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Yeah, well like, that’s just your opinion, man.

Sorry, Tod, I’m still going on the Lebowski theme. It didn’t dawn on me that the prototype had silver side covers. You’re probably right.


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2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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The Dude has spoken lol

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed


08-13-2021, 02:59 PM
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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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(10-23-2020, 12:32 AM)pdedse_imp Wrote:
(10-22-2020, 03:36 PM)ceeko_imp Wrote: I decided I wanted to see what it would look like with color matched side covers. I bought some OEM covers, and had them professionally painted by a local body shop. They used the factory color code to match paint. I think they turned out great.

That being said, after some back and forth, I've decided I'm going to stick with the stock covers after all, and think I'm going to try and sell these painted ones. It was worth the experiment, though, and I thought y'all might like seeing how they turned out:

[Image: 6ad7a27cb5d561e55b06d84ef469aa9b.jpg]

[Image: 71e237c9e788a9cab57f4ed3fca31df4.jpg]

[Image: 4872e4ea6bba50fe8a354bf35038f26d.jpg]

Original for comparison:
[Image: 306d3163cac2565f14abb859325cc773.jpg]

Interesting. When I look at the red cover photo, I'm drawn towards the curvy tank.

When I look at the silver cover photo, I'm drawn towards the the silver cover.

Interesting. When I look at the red cover photo, I'm drawn towards the curvy tank.

When I look at the silver cover photo, I'm drawn towards the the silver cover.
…fully agree with your aesthetic observation! I have a pearl white with a silver cover. I shall paint it in white.


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RE: 2017 CB1100EX Color matched side covers
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Red side covers are better looking.

you should have bought a DELUXE
2014 Honda CB1100 DLX
2002 Honda CB750 Nighthawk


08-15-2021, 12:30 AM
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