Dremeled my side covers- what do you think?

[PowerDubs_imp]

I was holding back a comment because I wasn't sure I liked the rough look you first posted. I was trying to wrap my head around how it would "fit" the look of the CB, what with all its shiny parts and beauty, thinking it would look better on a cafe'd or "flat black" bike look.

BUT...The finished product looks absolutely fantastic and will complement the shiny black nicely. Nice work!

It's a classic Honda look (as well as other makes)-

 

[husky385_imp]

That looks very nice. I wonder how hard it would be to do that to the rims to just below the spokes?
Kevin

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

That looks very nice. I wonder how hard it would be to do that to the rims to just below the spokes?
Kevin

Also already on the list of things I am going to do. :banana:

 

[Desert viper_imp]

I had a Nighthawk 650....shaft drive and hydrolically adjusted valves....vertually a maintenance free bike!
Hey Josh....lots of guys on the ZRXOA site removed the paint on the lower part of the rims.....do a search if you haven't already done so and you can see what stripper worked the best.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Stripper? I was going to grind em...


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[Desert viper_imp]

Josh, go on our ZRXOA.com website....do a search for wheel stripping posts....the ZRX wheels came out awesome

 

[husky385_imp]

Josh You are getting the old brain cell to fire a little. I like the black bike but it is a little to black. Thinking of making some changes along the same lines as you. Keep it coming.:clap:
Kevin

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Let's start on the 'dry side' while the oil drains.

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[venturer434_imp]

PowerDubs Please post more pictures of your project ..

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Starting the other side-

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[Razor]

Hey Josh, as an option; look for a local powder coating business. They can usually bead blast parts. After getting them back; sand with wet/dry, starting with 400, work your way to 1500. Use a polishing wheel with some brown rogue, and maybe some scotch brite pads to get the finish you want.

If you can't find someone local; PM me, be glad to help out with bead blasting.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Btw- if any of the 'custom' shops suddenly turn up at a show with this- just mention my screen name for my snits and giggles. I'm not original to the style- but thus far- several years into this model existing, nobody else has done it.

How Honda should have done it from the factory!!


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[PowerDubs_imp]

Next up- valve cover swap

 

[pdedse]

I think it looks promising. Now step back a few paces and take a photo that includes the whole bike. Probably coming soon...

: )

 

[Razor]

Nice job!

 

[Elipten_imp]

Looks great. Honda should have done that.


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[the Ferret]

Looks good. THat should really confuse those that wonder if it's a new model or an old one.

 

[IndianRider_imp]

looks great .. exactly my thoughts .. vintage 1980's honda look like in the Nighthawk 700 series as well

 

[c-breezy_imp]

Looking good Josh! I'm also liking what I can see of your seat - let's see that wide shot! :banana:

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

Next up- valve cover swap

+1 on Dub's thought here.

Chip