silver wheels

[Houtman_imp]

I just picked up my silver wheels from the local postoffice,send by Takashi about a week ago.
They look (in my opinion ) so much nicer than the black ones,I will install them late winter and probably go with a 150 rear tire (Avon?)
Hopefully the 2014 model will come with a silver engine,other not to your liking parts can easy be changed .
If they again come with a black engine I might want to think twice about buying an other one,I already sold my 79 CBX to make room in the garage,it is going all the way to Australia.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Wow! Congratulations. Can't wait to see the pictures. I love the mods you've already made. Your bike is going to look fantastic!

The CBX sale had to be a hard one. Sounds like someone wants it bad to ship halfway around the world.

 

[Buffalohead_imp]

I love the silver wheels (and engine). Please tell us: What was your total expense?
Thanks!

 

[alexkrijnsen_imp]

In Europe are the weels silver also the engine
Whe can olnly buy the CB 1100 whith ABS
Alex.

 

[Houtman_imp]

The cost of both wheels including shipping to NC was $1225.81,paid thru Paypal.I might get an invoice for duty from the USA Customs.Only one time did I get aCustom Duty invoice for about $45 after I imported some Ohlins shocks from the UK.

 

[Guth_imp]

The black wheels with the polished rims are one of my favorite features of the CB1100s here in the States although I do like the silver painted engines. But I can understand the temptation to create your own vision for the bike. Look forward to seeing photos of your CB with the new wheels mounted.

 

[Buffalohead_imp]

I was thinking of having the stock wheels powder coated.

 

[silascopathic_imp]

I was thinking of having the stock wheels powder coated.

Thats what i did, cost me $160 and i couldn't be happier

 

[air charlie_imp]

Personally, I like the black engine with the aluminum covers. To me the silver engine looks plain and boring. If the US version of the engine had been optional I would have paid extra to get it. But that's just me and as someone else previously stated I enjoy seeing other peoples versions of what is "cool".

 

[Buffalohead_imp]

I was thinking of having the stock wheels powder coated.

Thats what i did, cost me $160 and i couldn't be happier

Thats what i did, cost me $160 and i couldn't be happier
Silas,
Very cool! Can you post some pics? I would have thought I would like the black & silver wheels but after seeing them both ways on the Total site, I like the silver much better. As far as the engine is concerned, I like it either way.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Buff, they came out very nice, see:

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=999&highlight=root+beer

 

[Buffalohead_imp]

Buff, they came out very nice, see:

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=999&highlight=root+beer

Yeah! I love powder coating!

 

[silascopathic_imp]

Thanks Ack! Yes best decision ever was to powdercoat. I have even thought of looking for another set to powder coat another color just to have

 

[veech_imp]

Personally, I like the black engine with the aluminum covers. To me the silver engine looks plain and boring. If the US version of the engine had been optional I would have paid extra to get it. But that's just me and as someone else previously stated I enjoy seeing other peoples versions of what is "cool".

I feel the same way as well (I think the US version is THE BEST configuration over Euro/Asian) but everyone has their own opinions about what looks good and that's why there are so many options to choose from. Good thing too otherwise things would get kinda monotonous!

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Houtman -

Hope you get a chance to swap out the wheels and take some pictures soon. It will be a unique combination.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Houtman -

Hope you get a chance to swap out the wheels and take some pictures soon. It will be a unique combination.

Hi,I will do this in late winter or early spring.This gives me time to look for a different tire.