Matching bucket and chrome instrument cups...Perfection

[the Ferret]

A few days ago my paint matching headlight bucket and chrome instrument cups came in from Samurider.



Today I rode over to my brothers house and we installed them.

Before I left

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After installation

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Installation of the chrome instrument cups was a snap, Elipten was right. Remove allen screw from back of tach, remove black cover, put on chrome cover, reinstall allen screw. Done. Same for speedo. 2 minte per instrument job.
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The headlight bucket was also a snap since Honda redesigned the hole in the back of the bucket. On the 13 there were 2 holes, and all the wiring had to be unplugged. On the 14 DLX (not sure about std but would assume it's the same) there is one big hole and after removing headlight ring, and disconnecting plug on back of headlight, all the wiring can be shoved out the hole without disconnecting anything else. New bucket is then held up, all wiring stuffed back into bucket, bucket nuts (clips) and bolts installed, wiring put under clips, headlight reconnected to wiring clip, and headlight ring reattached. Easy peasy. Probably a 15 minute job taking your time.

Without shield.

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This is exactly how I envisioned my perfect CB 1100 to look when I had Huladog photoshop one for me last year. RLETs, fork gaiters, matching headlight bucket, chrome instrument covers. Finally got it!

The photoshop Huladog drew up "the Goal"

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[lola_imp]

oh my god The Ferret got a mod!

Looking good!!!!

 

[gossman_imp]

Your're missing the cool grey side covers

 

[redbirds_imp]

Looks sharp Mickey, congrats.

 

[Lord Popgun]

That looks great Mickey!

 

[emptysea]

Looks great, Mickey. Nice, subtle mods. All you need now is the 4-1 Yoshimura Exhaust and it will be perfect!

:rofl: :banana: :rofl:

 

[808_rider_imp]

Ferret,

Both mods looks great. I may have to do that to my CB however can you tell me if the new headlight bucket is metal or plastic?

 

[the Ferret]

Lola.. Hard to believe huh? I sent pics to my son and he said " spending money on things that are just for looks..what's next, eating onions?" Lol

808.... its plastic ( like the original.. As a matter of fact it is a Honda part and stamped so on the inside) but the chrome instrument cups are steel.

Thanks guys.

Sea... Everyone knows you shouldn't mess with perfection.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Wait, you don't eat onions? Not even fried or onion rings? Oh man, more for us I guess!

 

[the Ferret]

Popgun, you can have my portion of anything with onions in it.

and there's a LOT that I won't eat.

 

[metallyguitarded_imp]

Looks fantastic! I particulary like the matching headlight bucket.

 

[the_undecider_imp]

I love it! The eye now follows the red smoothly from the headlight to the tank into the side covers.

May I suggest a chrome chain guard? I happen to know that Takashi can't get a hold of the Plot chrome guard until mid February, but man would that look great on your bike!

 

[Pauley]

Looks great, ferret. Nice mod!


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[Damfino_imp]

Sha-weet Mickey!

 

[ride4now_imp]

Great looking bike... I guess you're not so 'cheap' after all!

 

[the Ferret]

Well, as my son noted, this kind of frivolous spending is a bit out of character for me lol. I am pretty " frugal" normally. This bike has cost me a few pesos that was earmarked to go to my kids eventually.

 

[ride4now_imp]

Ok... I stand corrected. 'Frugal' sounds better than 'Cheap' anyway! The bike still looks good and it's only money!

 

[DAC]

I am a bit of a minimalist when it comes to motorcycle styling. But I have to say that does look sweet, Mickey. Those and the fork gaiters add a nice touch.

 

[Guth_imp]

Congrats Mickey! Nice to see your vision complete.

 

[Cormanus]

Well done, Ferret. It looks very good indeed.

That said, I hope others enjoyed the irony of a man who's just made extravagant modifications then writing, "Everyone knows you shouldn't mess with perfection."

:rofl: