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Hi all,
I've had my '14 CB1100 for about 9 months now. The only modifications I've done are taking off the Mickey Mouse mirrors and put on a bar end.
I've tried to love the protruding fin that is the taillight, but I've come to the conclusion that it's not for me. I've googled and found some, but what are your recommended tail tidy kits for this bike?
In addition, I've toyed with the idea of relocating the plate to a rear fender mounted on the back of the swingarm - kind of like how it is on some Vitpilens (see picture).
What say ye? Thanks!
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Hey JFX: If you desire to move from the classic look the CB1100 is, then you will succeed.
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(03-17-2019, 06:03 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: IMO :looks terrible !
Yeah. I've gone back and forth with it. If it's relatively inexpensive and ready to convert back and forth, I think I'll try it out.
I'm hoping the tail tidy will have a spot for it though.
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(03-17-2019, 06:09 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Hey JFX: If you desire to move from the classic look the CB1100 is, then you will succeed.
That's all I'd like to change. I didn't like the mirrors as they just took up too much room in front.
As far as the big chrome fin jutting out from the the back, I could take it or leave it really, just wanted to see what's out there.
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(03-17-2019, 06:03 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: IMO :looks terrible !
Glad you had the courage to speak up. I agree!
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If you like it that’s all that matters, but that look is one of the reasons I have a CB. I personally don’t like the rear fender swing arm thing that so many bikes have now.
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(03-17-2019, 06:40 AM)Novice_imp Wrote: If you like it that’s all that matters, but that look is one of the reasons I have a CB. I personally don’t like the rear fender swing arm thing that so many bikes have now.
Thanks, I'm just wanting to explore my options. I was surprised to see how quick some were to voice their distaste for it.
I'm just trying to make mine a little different without going full blown cafe-racer style like how you see so often now.
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If it's the rather large tail light that you don't like, then member Chip Beck replaced it with a Lucas tail light. Tidy job.
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http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1073
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How about a short rear fender and match it with a Lucas tail light....SAMURIDER.com
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(03-17-2019, 07:46 AM)Desert viper_imp Wrote: How about a short rear fender and match it with a Lucas tail light....SAMURIDER.com
Yes, this more the route I'm looking to take. Big thanks to you Desert Viper!
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