Farkle Palooza

[ss2wheels_imp]

I agree that engine guards can detract from the looks of a bike, but many of the ones for the CB are fairly low profile:

And then there are these:

CB4ME, which engine gaurds are yours?I like those!

Active engine guards

http://www.samurider.com/?p=10258/#itemImage

Active engine guards

http://www.samurider.com/?p=10258/#itemImage CB4, can you put like a rubber gasket or something for the bottom clamp so they wont scratch the frame? I mean is there room for a gasket or are the clamps exact frame size leaveing no room?:huh:

 

[flynrider]

Wait........where is the matching Comet fairing, surely on back order?

I was thinking about that. A Comet with the matching tank stripe would really complete the look. I've decided to stick with the little Deflector windshield instead.

I think case savers look better and go with the retro look of the CB better than sliders. Younger folks may well think other wise. At least we have choices.

I gotta stop looking at matching side covers. Those are very very nice.

I know what you're saying; they definitely carry more of the retro look, and are actually probably better protection-wise. But I'm not a "younger folk" (far from - ha!) and I've just never been a fan of the way they look. In fact, when we were kids, we called them "old man bars" (no offense intended to anyone here sporting them, of course!).
I ended up going with the Moriwaki frame sliders because they'll certainly help if the need arises, and they're a lot less obtrusive looking. Mind you, this is just one man's opinion - as you stated, it's nice that we've got these choices!

Mine are pretty unobtrusive compared to the giant crash bars that were popular when I was a beginner. Remember these?

I've actually have one of these sitting in my garage. I think it's from a KZ750.

 

[Cormanus]

Wait........where is the matching Comet fairing, surely on back order?

I was thinking about that. A Comet with the matching tank stripe would really complete the look. I've decided to stick with the little Deflector windshield instead.

I think case savers look better and go with the retro look of the CB better than sliders. Younger folks may well think other wise. At least we have choices.

I gotta stop looking at matching side covers. Those are very very nice.

I know what you're saying; they definitely carry more of the retro look, and are actually probably better protection-wise. But I'm not a "younger folk" (far from - ha!) and I've just never been a fan of the way they look. In fact, when we were kids, we called them "old man bars" (no offense intended to anyone here sporting them, of course!).
I ended up going with the Moriwaki frame sliders because they'll certainly help if the need arises, and they're a lot less obtrusive looking. Mind you, this is just one man's opinion - as you stated, it's nice that we've got these choices!

Mine are pretty unobtrusive compared to the giant crash bars that were popular when I was a beginner. Remember these?

I've actually have one of these sitting in my garage. I think it's from a KZ750.

They were wonderful things. I had them front and rear on my CB175 and they were very useful for resting the bike on it's side and not damaging the engine. I had front ones on a Suzuki 250 I had which saved my left leg from really serious damage when a dill in a cage tried to t-bone me.

Edit: sadly the ones at Samurider are really ugly or I'd think about putting them on the CB1100 for old time's sake.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I put some black Gorilla tape on the frame rails before I installed the Over st. st. engine guards .

 

[rboe]

I have the black ones. Very hard to see and look factory. Came with plastic frame savers for the U clamps.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

I have the black ones. Very hard to see and look factory. Came with plastic frame savers for the U clamps.

Rboe,

Do you have any pictures? What brand and where did you get them?

 

[ss2wheels_imp]

Get two extra pistons and you wont need to mess with your ecu... bet you dont have these do you Micky? And you thought your rlet's were so valuable.....

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[the Ferret]

Get two extra pistons and you wont need to mess with your ecu... bet you dont have these do you Micky? And you thought your rlet's were so valuable.....

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LOL.... hey those are cute!

 

[Lord Popgun]

Uh oh. He said they were cute...

Its on cuz!!

Get your tickets here! Where is that popcorn eating smiley?

 

[the Ferret]

Uh oh. He said they were cute...

Its on cuz!!

Get your tickets here! Where is that popcorn eating smiley?

Geesh ... Ok... Hey, those are cool!

 

[rboe]

Here's a couple shots. Mo-Tech (sp?) from Twisted Throttle.


This one is from the side, as you can see, blends in with the frame.
SW Motech, had it partially right.

 

[Ridem32_imp]

Rboe: very nice bike
SS: nice little valve stem caps. But wait and see how mine look when they come in the mail

 

[Cormanus]

Uh oh. He said they were cute...

Its on cuz!!

Get your tickets here! Where is that popcorn eating smiley?

I don't have a smiley, popgun, but you're welcome to this



Which, by the way, doesn't work in Tapatalk. It is supposed to be animated.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Here's a couple shots. Mo-Tech (sp?) from Twisted Throttle.


This one is from the side, as you can see, blends in with the frame.
SW Motech, had it partially right.

Rboe - thanks. They look great. I'll be posting my Active crash bars for sale soon.

 

[rboe]

If a person prefers chrome, those would be a very good choice.
If I had the silver painted engine I think I would have gone that route too.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Here's a couple shots. Mo-Tech (sp?) from Twisted Throttle.


This one is from the side, as you can see, blends in with the frame.
SW Motech, had it partially right.

Wow - now that's a great "blended in" option!