wire spoke wheels
- Thread starter jim rosenthal_imp
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ClassicVW_imp
Road warrior
A mater of individual tastes I guess.
Maybe it's because my two recent classic CBs both had mags, I like the mags better than spokes.
And my BMW R1200C had chromed wheels and spokes and the chrome job on most of those 1200Cs was poorly done, and the chrome peeled off.
Maybe it's because my two recent classic CBs both had mags, I like the mags better than spokes.
And my BMW R1200C had chromed wheels and spokes and the chrome job on most of those 1200Cs was poorly done, and the chrome peeled off.
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Looks great! I'm just glad it's you that has to clean them 
gossman_imp
Been there
My last set of spokes I used foaming bathroom chrome cleaner to clean them
Novice_imp
Been there
I love my my mags, but the spokes look nice too!
Ack-CB11_imp
Road warrior
Those look awesome!!! They just make the bike to me. Being 18's does make cleaning a bit easier.
I wish BMW used those spoke weights.
Great Work
I wish BMW used those spoke weights.
Great Work
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
i will post more pictures today with DLX exhaust installed. i may need help from someone with a DLX. need a pic of the center stand return spring upper attachment point. 2013 has it on the left but new exhaust interferes, so new stand is designed with a mid span spring but my frame lacks any obvious place for the spring plate to attach. Also, 2013 std frame lacks a mid span mount point for the left side exhaust header. seems to be fine without it, just supported by exhaust port studs and rear hanger but may have to have a bracket fabricated and welded to frame to make it correct.Ack-CB11_imp said:
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
jlhalsey_imp said:
yes, thank you, that looks sensible. I have the C shaped plate just not the hook on the cross member. Perhaps i can fabricate something that can work with the bracket supporting the ECU above otherwise off to the fabricator for a weld on.
If not too much trouble, can you also photograph the mount bracket on the frame for the left side header near the cat ?
Here are a few pictures with wires and DLX dual exhaust. Currently side stand only until i solve for the missing bracket for the center stand return springs. Also, had to trim off the side stand extension which eases putting the stand down when seated, it interfered with the muffler shield. I hope to reweld it to the "foot" of the side stand.
Bike is quieter than with the single sided exhaust with Staintune, probably about the same as with stock right side muffler. When Staintune begins to sell the rumored dual system for 2014 models, i may by the left side muffler to go with the right side i already have. But i don't mind the quieter operation, kind of soothing. We'll see.
pechorin75_imp
Running like a top
Wow, looks awesome! I might have missed it somewhere in the thread, but where did you buy the parts for the '14 exhaust? I've looked at the fiche ProCaliber.com and it appears you'd have to buy about 50 different components...did you just pick up everything on the list?
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
Proclaiber is the source i used. I reviewed the schematics and placed my order online. Ended up with a few extra parts but nothing major. They held the order until all parts arrived and sent as one shipment.pechorin75_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
Tried to get a good pic of the bracket by the cat and it's really up in there. This is the best I could do
meowguy_imp
Been there
Quote:I don't mind the look, but thankful it came with mags. Ditto here. And I see it adding nothing to trade-in or resale value. But hey, it's yours and if you like it that's all that counts.
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
Ditto here. And I see it adding nothing to trade-in or resale value. But hey, it's yours and if you like it that's all that counts.meowguy_imp said:
thanks to the Ferret for the pictures. this forum is a great resource to cb 1100 owners, each pursuing their own tastes with the help and knowledge that is shared.
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
Finally had time to take a few pictures. 2013 Std w spoked wheels, 2014 DLX exhaust w center stand, 2014 bread loaf seat and side rails w aligning brackets, painted side covers, CB 750 mirrors, heated grips w chrome bar ends, chrome headlight and gauge covers, and gaiters.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Beautiful bike. the pipes, seat, gaiters and spoke wheels look great
Certainly no one elses bike looks like that one. Very cool.
Certainly no one elses bike looks like that one. Very cool.
jlhalsey_imp
First service completed
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the end, so to speak.
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the end, so to speak.
