Back to Chrome

[Ron in MO_imp]

Decided to change by fenders back to chrome. Still trying to decide which way I like it better, but I think the chrome definitely shows off the retro character of this bike?



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[clearviewx]

I'm a chrome guy,, but I like it with the red fenders on better..

 

[dsinned_imp]

Have you thought about chrome side covers? What kind of muffler is that?

 

[curlyjoe]

Your bike looks great either way, but I'm partial to the retro chrome


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[Cormanus]

What curlyjoe said.

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Have you thought about chrome side covers? What kind of muffler is that?

Probably won't go with chrome side covers because I really like them matching the tank color.

While my bike is a 2013 model, the exhaust is a set of DLX header pipes with Over Racing slip on mufflers, which I picked up from Samurider. It sounds great!

 

[metallyguitarded_imp]

I've considered going with black fenders for my standard but have decided, at least for now, that I'd miss the chrome ones soon after they were gone. Of course, everyone has their preference and, as others have said, it looks good both ways. Seeing photos of your bike next to each other like that, my preference is the chrome. Something about the chrome fenders makes your shield stand taller and your springs springier.

 

[tomas_imp]

Ditto, another vote for the chrome fenders.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Come home to chrome.

 

[Chapomis_imp]

I look at this a lot. I think because my engine and wheels are silver I don't need as much chrome so I changed the rear fender, but won't change the front, trying to find the perfect balance, for me.

 

[Retsel_imp]

Looks perfect. Great idea, I may do my 2014 standard rear finder in black? Love the K&H seat!


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[use2b_imp]

I want all the Chrome I can get .
back in the day I had a Bridgestone 100 and discovered under the red painted tank it was all chrome so I used paint stripper and had a completely chrome tank.
of course I want a Gold grill for my Teeth ......

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Looks like most everyone likes the chrome, as I do now. Probably is an age related preference? My sons always kid me that us baby boomers love their chrome!

I look at this a lot. I think because my engine and wheels are silver I don't need as much chrome so I changed the rear fender, but won't change the front, trying to find the perfect balance, for me.

Looks great Chapmis! Nice color coordination on your DLX!

 

[RockHop_imp]

IMHO it looks better with the chrome fenders. Of course, I also think the demise of chrome bumpers on cars was kind of tragic.:dodgy:

 

[flynrider]

Like car bumpers, chrome was pretty much standard for motorcycle fenders in the old days. I like the look of the color matched red fenders, but the chrome really speaks to the CB1100's roots.

 

[riceburner_imp]

I vote chrome,when chrome disappears from civilization the end is truly near.

 

[memphismike_imp]

That's a hard one. I really like the matched red fenders. With the windscreen they seem to really change the whole bike. On the flip side. The chrome is so retro. Be a coin toss for me!!!


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[Papa Weeley_imp]

Ha! We have so many of the same afflictions, Ron!

As you may recall, I'm presently back into the chrome version, myself. I really love the sporty look of red front and rear fenders on mine, but there's just something about that blingy retro chrome that calls to me, too. I even put the K0 style Tiro seat and chrome grab-bar back on to complete the classic look.
The cool thing is, we can just swap parts back and forth for whatever look our mood dictates.

Great looking bike either way!

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

Like car bumpers, chrome was pretty much standard for motorcycle fenders in the old days. I like the look of the color matched red fenders, but the chrome really speaks to the CB1100's roots.

Gentlemen,

+1 on the above. Chrome fenders disappeared from motorcycles decades ago and it is those fenders along with the air cooled engine that define the CB1100. Taking them off is as sacrilegious as adding water cooling and a radiator. At least that's this old man's opinion. :beerchug:

Chip

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Ha! We have so many of the same afflictions, Ron!

As you may recall, I'm presently back into the chrome version, myself. I really love the sporty look of red front and rear fenders on mine, but there's just something about that blingy retro chrome that calls to me, too. I even put the K0 style Tiro seat and chrome grab-bar back on to complete the classic look.
The cool thing is, we can just swap parts back and forth for whatever look our mood dictates.

Great looking bike either way!

Good point on the ability to use either look when we get into a mood for it. I think I've mentioned before that many of my personalization choices have been highly influenced by both your's and Chip Beck's CB's! Thanks for that!

I also added a chrome grab-bar, but still have two more changes that I'm working on. The first is getting a better chrome look on the turn signals. I've picked up some low priced plastic chrome ones online that I am experimenting with, but I'll probably order the 2014 CB1100 stock ones if these don't meet my expectations.

I'm a little more excited about the second change. I've been looking around for the perfect retro taillight to match the style of our bikes, but isn't too large. The current Lucas taillight I'm using (just like Chip's) is too sporty. After some research and a watchful eye, I've selected and ordered the complete stock taillight of the 2016 Yamaha SR400, which as you know is Yamaha's retro thumper bike. I think this taillight will give me the look I've been trying to accomplish, so watch for a post on this change when I complete it.