Side Covers

[17-CB-002]

Me too I own a 2017 model (with the brushed aluminium side cover) where I would like to install the 2014 side cover.
Since new, I wanted to get a pair of the 2014 model, I like it better than the aluminium one - looks more vintage similar to the CB350 of the 70's.
From earlier discussion, I understand that only the 2 top tabs are at different locations.
I do not think that it is a difficult modification especially with today's glue/epoxy technology.
That's one of my future project.

 

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

When I bought my '13 I asked the seller about the color-matched side covers. He said he had a painter match the paint and paint 'em.

 

[YotaMan_imp]

Me too I own a 2017 model (with the brushed aluminium side cover) where I would like to install the 2014 side cover.
Since new, I wanted to get a pair of the 2014 model, I like it better than the aluminium one - looks more vintage similar to the CB350 of the 70's.
From earlier discussion, I understand that only the 2 top tabs are at different locations.
I do not think that it is a difficult modification especially with today's glue/epoxy technology.
That's one of my future project.

I did find the paint. I was considering doing the same thing. The nice thing about the 2017 frame is we'd only have to make new tabs on the 2014 side covers, but a repaint would be in order. I did find the paint (R-342c is the paint code - Candy Prominence Red).
https://www.colorrite.com/product/honda-r342c-candy-prominence-red-2286.cfm

 

[YotaMan_imp]

My quick and dirty photo skills aren't the best, but here's what it would kind of look like with a modified 2014 panel:

 

[Lord Popgun]

I tell ya Yota, that looks pretty dang awesome to me!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I would agree popgun. Honda could had hired 'em.

YT: How is the bike maintained upright during the photo shoot?

 

[Randy B]

I would agree popgun. Honda could had hired 'em.

YT: How is the bike maintained upright during the photo shoot?

Haven't you seen those self leveling and driving motorcycles?

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

lol - Can you imagine that optioned on the CB1100?

 

[Houtman_imp]

I would agree popgun. Honda could had hired 'em.

YT: How is the bike maintained upright during the photo shoot?

Haven't you seen those self leveling and driving motorcycles?

Haven't you seen those self leveling and driving motorcycles?

It is not the bike but the self leveling concrete under neat the bike keeping it up straight.

 

[17-CB-002]

My quick and dirty photo skills aren't the best, but here's what it would kind of look like with a modified 2014 panel:

Beautiful, just like I visualised it.

Did you noticed the paint difference, it's a bit darker.

 

[YotaMan_imp]

Ha - on the self leveling bike. Yeah there is a difference in paint color for sure. I'm considering buying some of these side covers and having them repainted at a shop to match the 2017 tank (R-342c). I did also reach out to Samurider last week and again this week about these side covers https://www.samurider.com/?p=26886, but no one has e-mailed me back yet. I have the money in my hand either way, but I just want to make sure I make the right decision.

Can anyone provide a backside photo of the 2014 side covers - including all the mounting points. I'd like to compare them to my 2017s.

 

[Lord Popgun]

I’ve never used the form on his site to contact Samurider. I use the contact@samurider.com address for email and he usually replies quickly. Just remember the time difference.

If Mr. T is not responding in his normal quick fashion I would guess he may be out of the office for some reason. Just a guess though.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Ha - on the self leveling bike. Yeah there is a difference in paint color for sure. I'm considering buying some of these side covers and having them repainted at a shop to match the 2017 tank (R-342c). I did also reach out to Samurider last week and again this week about these side covers https://www.samurider.com/?p=26886, but no one has e-mailed me back yet. I have the money in my hand either way, but I just want to make sure I make the right decision.

Can anyone provide a backside photo of the 2014 side covers - including all the mounting points. I'd like to compare them to my 2017s.

If you could send your email to me than we can send you a picture.
My email is :houtman123@bellsouth.net

 

[YotaMan_imp]

I appreciate the help!

 

[Houtman_imp]

Pictures send of the back of the side covers from 2014

 

[YotaMan_imp]

Alain said you got the pics uploaded Houtman?

I will also drop them here in-case any forum members want to review.

Backside of 2014 covers

Backside of 2017 covers

 

[Houtman_imp]

Thank you YotaMan for posting the back of the 2014 side covers on the Forum.

 

[17-CB-002]

From the above 4 pictures, the only modification required are:
1. To grind out the two "buds/nipples" and
2. Glue/Bolt-on a metal strip to the front of the cover so that it guide and hold the cover front section into the original frame slot.

I hope that the lower screw aligns with the threaded hole on the frame.
See Samurider conversion of '17 aluminium cover into a '14 model year bike.

Et voila!

 

[Houtman_imp]

From the above 4 pictures, the only modification required are:
1. To grind out the two "buds/nipples" and
2. Glue/Bolt-on a metal strip to the front of the cover so that it guide and hold the cover front section into the original frame slot.

I hope that the lower screw aligns with the threaded hole on the frame.
See Samurider conversion of '17 aluminium cover into a '14 model year bike.

I have this 2017 cover on my 2014 , you can see the two screws on the outside , they are close to the tank but on the left side you can see the heads of the screws. Not a big deal but not perfect.

 

[Frankie_imp]

My quick and dirty photo skills aren't the best, but here's what it would kind of look like with a modified 2014 panel:

That looks so much better! That’s what was missing to balance out the tank on its own!