metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
How is it that I'm just now seeing this thread?! Great stuff.
CB1100 mods
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Papa Weeley_imp
Road warrior
It's funny - all of these are absolutely great looking, impressive bikes, but even with as much as I've done (and spent $$ thousands) to modify and "modernize" my Triumph Bonneville, I like the CB's vintage looks pretty much just the way it is. I mean, I've done a few basic mods, but nothing that detracts from the very clean, beautiful, classic looks.
Am I crazy, or is that an understandable view???
Am I crazy, or is that an understandable view???
DGShannon_imp
Been there
Not crazy at all. When the CB750, CB400, etc. were new people would fart with them so as to be different. Now, in hindsight, people realize they were classics from the factory, and spend crazy money trying to make their 1100 look like those did stock! Honda worked really hard to get the 1100 right, once again. It is already a classic, in it's own right, and doesn't need dramatic change. A few generations from now people will probably be spending crazy money on kits trying to make their new bike look like it!Papa Weeley_imp said:It's funny - all of these are absolutely great looking, impressive bikes, but even with as much as I've done (and spent $$ thousands) to modify and "modernize" my Triumph Bonneville, I like the CB's vintage looks pretty much just the way it is. I mean, I've done a few basic mods, but nothing that detracts from the very clean, beautiful, classic looks.
Am I crazy, or is that an understandable view???
rboe
Road warrior
Those are different plexiglass hand guards than I've seen in the past. Anybody know who makes 'em or sources them?
Otherwise; I hate you.
Otherwise; I hate you.
Novice_imp
Been there
Really cool stuff. As a small mod. I've always liked the look of carbon fiber parts instead of plastic, but with the CB I can't decide if it really fits.
kevbroce_imp
Been there
It's pretty awful...Novice_imp said:
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metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
These youngsters with their fancy lingo. It started with "bad" meaning "good" then "dope" meaning "cool." I remember when my boys started saying stuff was "sick" meaning it was "awesome." Now, I guess "awful" means "carbon fiber looks amazing on the CB1100."
DGShannon_imp
Been there
Depends on personal taste, I reckon. For me, it is just not appropriate to the vintage design of the bike. Carbon fiber, billet parts, etc. are just not the right visual.Novice_imp said:
"Fresh" was the one that first threw me..metallyguitarded_imp said:
Yeah, I bet not!metallyguitarded_imp said:
hy:ingobohn_imp
Been there
The black one with the Swiss license plate (# 40) looks awesome!
the Ferret
Road warrior
Kev..you are putting up POSTERS my friend.lol Try reducing the size if you can next time.
kevbroce_imp
Been there
I thought someone would want to print a copy... Here's some reasonable copys.The ferret_imp said:
Depends on personal taste, I reckon. For me, it is just not appropriate to the vintage design of the bike. Carbon fiber, billet parts, etc. are just not the right visual.DGShannon_imp said:Depends on personal taste, I reckon. For me, it is just not appropriate to the vintage design of the bike. Carbon fiber, billet parts, etc. are just not the right visual.Novice_imp said:
"Fresh" was the one that first threw me..metallyguitarded_imp said:
Yeah, I bet not!metallyguitarded_imp said:
"Fresh" was the one that first threw me..metallyguitarded_imp said:
Yeah, I bet not!metallyguitarded_imp said:
hy: :rofl:
Novice_imp
Been there
Nuts. Carbon Fiber looks "sick". Maybe if I skip a couple meals a day...
DGShannon_imp
Been there
Agree. Putting it on such a classic bike nauseates me, as well.Novice_imp said:
Witace12_imp
New to the forum
How is it that I'm just now seeing this thread?! Great stuff.
SUPERCRUZ_imp
Running like a top
I found distributor website..Timpo_imp said:
WhiteHouse | Brand Information | Samurider.com
I do not see the cafe seat referenced offered by Whitehouse.
I found distributor website..SUPERCRUZ_imp said:
WhiteHouse | Brand Information | Samurider.com
I do not see the cafe seat referenced offered by Whitehouse. ohh I see what you mean...hmm I can't find it either. Maybe it was a custom made like you said.
zippy1_imp
First service completed
Wow, so many ideas.
