That ugly round blank on the throttle body

[the_undecider_imp]

While I don't expect Honda to go to such lengths as disguise the throttle bodies as dummy carbs like Triumph does on the Bonneville, I wish they had made their TB a little more aesthetically pleasing. That round spot looks like they left off something. My eye always goes to that spot, even if just for a second.

I did a half-hearted search for some sort of false button I could affix there. A red button with the word "NO!" or "EJECT" would be fun. Maybe an arcade console button would work, but no clue if it's the right size.

Last night while fiddling around in the garage, I looked at the round blank and and realized it's about the size of a quarter. Grabbed my pocket change and sure enough, a quarter fits perfectly. So, I thought about which quarter I might use. Thought about my birth year, the bike's model year, and even 1969 for the first year of the CB750. Then, I decided to use my home state's quarter. It fits pretty snug on its own, but a dab of clear rtv silicone ought to hold it.

I think it looks pretty cool:

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[metallyguitarded_imp]

It does look pretty cool. I've never noticed that empty spot and I'm not about to go look for it. But good for you for treating your own OCD for only $0.25!

 

[Chapomis_imp]

Hmmm, the next RLET ? I like it

 

[Carguy1959_imp]

Awesome, now I have to look for a Alabama or maybe Michigan my birth state. I have 6 quarters that have no meaning to me, go figure...

 

[the_undecider_imp]

Hmmm, the next RLET ? I like it

How about COIN SPOT?

Cancelling
Out
Its
Nudity

Simply
Putting
On
Tender

Awesome, now I have to look for a Alabama or maybe Michigan my birth state. I have 6 quarters that have no meaning to me, go figure...

I had to go raid my wife's quarter collection...because I wasn't gonna break up mine!

 

[redbirds_imp]

Cool idea, and it's not an RLET. If I can just find a Georgia quarter.

 

[Frulk_imp]

If we had a 'Farkle of the Year" contest on this site, this would be in the running!

 

[DAC]

I might use a Blue Ridge Parkway quarter!

 

[Pauley]

Nice! Looks cool!

 

[Elipten_imp]

Winner, but more impressive if silver or gold coins used.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

 

[flynrider]

Winner, but more impressive if silver or gold coins used.


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

Good idea! A lot of dealers gold plated these commemorative quarters. I found some for only $4.50 each. Kinda pricey for a quarter, but ultra cheap for a farkle.

 

[INTP_imp]

You know how come I know that CB1100 riders are old? They still carry coins.

 

[arva_imp]

Love COIN SPOT, maybe shorten it to C-Spot? (similar to the more famous g-spot)!

Hmmm, the next RLET ? I like it

How about COIN SPOT?

Cancelling
Out
Its
Nudity

Simply
Putting
On
Tender

Awesome, now I have to look for a Alabama or maybe Michigan my birth state. I have 6 quarters that have no meaning to me, go figure...

I had to go raid my wife's quarter collection...because I wasn't gonna break up mine!

How about COIN SPOT?

Cancelling
Out
Its
Nudity

Simply
Putting
On
Tender

 

[the Ferret]

You know how come I know that CB1100 riders are old? They still carry coins.

:rofl:

Heck my kids no longer carry any real money. Only plastic. We were going to ride in northern Kentucky one time and decided to take the ferry across the Ohio river. $2. I had to pay for my son's ferry ride. He didn't have $2 cash. Crazy

 

[Ralph_imp]

My first thought when I saw the name on this thread was, boy i'm glad i'm not the only one that thinks that throttle body is ugly

My solution was not near as nice as the_undecider, but I chose the most direct solution:


ralph

 

[emptysea]

So...I thought this was kind of a cute idea and, when I got home, I reached into our giant piggy bank (that doesn't look like a piggy, instead like a large Duracell battery) and pulled out a single quarter; a single, 2015 Norh Carolina/Blue Ridge Parkway, quarter. Kismet.

 

[Ralph_imp]

So...I thought this was kind of a cute idea and, when I got home, I reached into our giant piggy bank (that doesn't look like a piggy, instead like a large Duracell battery) and pulled out a single quarter; a single, 2015 Norh Carolina/Blue Ridge Parkway, quarter. Kismet.

Ha Haaa, sometimes life is fun

ralph

 

[emptysea]

Think I could just use superglue?

 

[the_undecider_imp]

Think I could just use superglue?

I used RTV silicone to ensure I could remove this later without leaving any damage. I wouldn't recommend plain superglue, especially the really thin, runny kind.

 

[jmc1100_imp]

One of my bitcoins did not fit, but I will try a suitable Quarter. Fun idea..