Whitehouse K17 mods...

[the Ferret]

great job Bazbro, it will fool a lot of people lol

 

[Nachodaddy]

Great comparison. Also remarkable are your photography and attention to detail.

 

[Tev62]

That's a very good looking conversion

 

[Bazbro_imp]

Thanks guys. Kind words.

We're just saying goodbye to Winter and welcoming Spring, here, so better, sunnier weather is on the way. The 'bike still isn't legally 'roadworthy', but the moment that it is and it's a sunny day, I propose to take it down to the local beach and get some decent, 'sparkling' pictures of it. So stand by!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Thanks guys. Kind words.

We're just saying goodbye to Winter and welcoming Spring, here, so better, sunnier weather is on the way. The 'bike still isn't legally 'roadworthy', but the moment that it is and it's a sunny day, I propose to take it down to the local beach and get some decent, 'sparkling' pictures of it. So stand by!

... standing, ... and bye!

 

[tommymck]

Looking at those two pictures at the same time, (and I know that this is sacrilege) I actually like the two-tone cylinders over the single tone original. Surprising that I do, but I do. I don't actually think that about mine...maybe it's the blue color, maybe it's the forks, but with this bike, I think it is really sharp.

 

[Cormanus]

I also think the CB1100 with the Whitehouse kit and the Wyvern pipes is a better looking bike than the original.

 

[Bazbro_imp]

Thanks again.

I have to say that I really cannot understand Honda's failure to capitalise on their 50th Anniversary of the very first "superbike" - the 1969 CB750, and all its subsequent variations.

To my mind, this 'bike of mine is THE most fitting '50th Anniversary Tribute' possible. And Honda never even bothered!

 

[Cormanus]

The key words are, “to my mind”. Your opinion is that the 50th anniversary bike should have been a near replica. Broadly I agree, but Honda did not. Thank what ever deity you like for the upgraded frame, brakes, suspension and fuel injection, so why not go for an appearance more in line with modern conventions?

As I say, I wish Honda had gone with the original tank shape and a 4 into 4, but I still find the CB1100 attractive and am happy to own one. I’m also pleased you’ve done all that work, Bazbro, as the result is wonderful. I would never have done it.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

If we are here for the 75th anniversary, the celebration of the 1969 Honda CB750 might be something along the lines of "logging into a virtual/augmented room" where you can sit on a genuine artificially working replica where you can "safely ride" and experience all that was the CB fabric of yesteryear.

This would be like a museum-like experience since no gasoline powered lumps will be mounted on Honda motorcycles.

In any case, your great grandson will ask after finishing dinner,

" ... duh-dee, I would like to ride the CB. Cun I, ... pleaz?"

"Son, you've been in there all week. I am out of bitcoin. Sorry, you will have to wait until after my next payday. Maybe consider finishing your homework instead, yes?"

 

[Bazbro_imp]

If we are here for the 75th anniversary, the celebration of the 1969 Honda CB750 might be something along the lines of "logging into a virtual/augmented room" where you can sit on a genuine artificially working replica where you can "safely ride" and experience all that was the CB fabric of yesteryear.

This would be like a museum-like experience since no gasoline powered lumps will be mounted on Honda motorcycles.

In any case, your great grandson will ask after finishing dinner,

" ... duh-dee, I would like to ride the CB. Cun I, ... pleaz?"

"Son, you've been in there all week. I am out of bitcoin. Sorry, you will have to wait until after my next payday. Maybe consider finishing your homework instead, yes?"

The key words are, “to my mind”. Your opinion is that the 50th anniversary bike should have been a near replica. Broadly I agree, but Honda did not. Thank what ever deity you like for the upgraded frame, brakes, suspension and fuel injection, so why not go for an appearance more in line with modern conventions?

As I say, I wish Honda had gone with the original tank shape and a 4 into 4, but I still find the CB1100 attractive and am happy to own one. I’m also pleased you’ve done all that work, Bazbro, as the result is wonderful. I would never have done it.

Yes, you're right... these looks are all "in the eye of the beholder".
Irrespective, the CB1100 is an extremely attractive 'bike in whatever guise it appears.

 

[Cormanus]

 

[Bazbro_imp]

A quick update...

A month ago, getting ready to re-do the wonky mudguard, I caught Covid...!
I've now had it for a month and have been under the doctor's care, it's been so bad. I'm slowly getting better, so I'm going out to the garage this afternoon, to make a start on the mudguard, take a few pics and ease myself back into the world.

I'd hoped to be riding by now, but not for a couple more weeks, I guess.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Hallo Barry , very sorry that you had /have Covid , did you get vaccinated ?
We are going to England in June for two weeks and I think that we do not need a test before flying .
I hope that soon you will be riding your beautiful CB 1100 . Good Luck in getting better.

 

[the Ferret]

Bummer on the Covid. For some reason it affects some people horribly and others barely know they have it. Probably a lot of people have had it and not known it.

 

[Banksy_imp]

Fingers crossed when your well and the bike is done I'll see you out and about round the 'Bay'

 

[Nachodaddy]

Take your time, Bazbro and let your body heal itself. Best wishes for a quick and strong recovery.

 

[Bazbro_imp]

Hallo Barry , very sorry that you had /have Covid , did you get vaccinated ?
We are going to England in June for two weeks and I think that we do not need a test before flying .
I hope that soon you will be riding your beautiful CB 1100 . Good Luck in getting better.

Thanks. John.

Yes, vaccinated (twice) AND a booster. I had no reactions with any. But the real thing has slayed me. But Maggie caught it and she was fine-ish ( you know what women are like! )

We're off to France for three months later in the summer, but let me know your dates/places and we'll try to meet up.

Take your time, Bazbro and let your body heal itself. Best wishes for a quick and strong recovery.

Thanks, NachoD.

Bummer on the Covid. For some reason it affects some people horribly and others barely know they have it. Probably a lot of people have had it and not known it.

Thanks Ferret. Yes, that's odd isnt it - kills some people and others had it without knowing it??

Fingers crossed when your well and the bike is done I'll see you out and about round the 'Bay'

That'd be really good, Banksy.
I'd hoped for the 'bike to be finished, taxed, tested and insured by 1st May, but it's going to be mid May now. :-/

I was admiring some of your paintings round Brixham a while ago...!! "I'm gonna go nuts!"

Do you go to Paignton Bike Night?

 

[Houtman_imp]

Barry , we are going to be in England from June 9 till June 24 and for about 10 days we are staying in Cheltenham near the Cotswold , we would love to see you !

 

[Bazbro_imp]

Barry , we are going to be in England from June 9 till June 24 and for about 10 days we are staying in Cheltenham near the Cotswold , we would love to see you !

It's in my diary now, John... It'd be good if I can get up there to you.
More contact closer to the time, eh?