Aftermarket CB1100R Seat Cowl and Tank?

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:04 pm

I can't for the life of me find the company that makes these .... and can't seem to find info through the search function .... so if anyone recalls, please let me know. Looking to piece together my next project ....

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:57 pm

Mmmm, I would love to see your next project, or at least the concept... now!

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:33 pm

Check euro ebay. I may be way off but there was a co in Germany making decals. m ps how's things rat?

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petrat wrote:

I can't for the life of me find the company that makes these .... and can't seem to find info through the search function .... so if anyone recalls, please let me know. Looking to piece together my next project ....

You could try Mead Speed in the U.K,they do replica stuff which is of good quality.

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:46 pm

JohnYoung wrote:

Mmmm, I would love to see your next project, or at least the concept... now!

Without the fairing ..... and not sure about the color scheme quite yet >>>>

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:50 pm

rdtz wrote:

petrat wrote:

I can't for the life of me find the company that makes these .... and can't seem to find info through the search function .... so if anyone recalls, please let me know. Looking to piece together my next project ....

You could try Mead Speed in the U.K,they do replica stuff which is of good quality.

Ya I don't see the cowl on their site, just the fairing .... maybe it's just not listed. I am sure I found a place once that offered a fiberglass tank Rolling Eyes

I would use a factory seat cowl and tank but I don't want to get >>> Flamer

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:19 pm

petrat wrote:

JohnYoung wrote:

Mmmm, I would love to see your next project, or at least the concept... now!

Without the fairing ..... and not sure about the color scheme quite yet >>>>

Coool - bring it on!!! beerchug

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:42 pm

Petrat

mead Speed used to make R reolica parts and they were pretty good.

They don't anymore. They may have cowls but not fairings left.

if you're bidding for real R parts, you'll be going up against some tough bidding
(that would be me who is always looking for spares).

By the by, I too am looking at buying another R and making a special.

The place to get everything -- wheels, exhaust, hydraulic clutch conversion and upgraded alternators systems with gorgeous anodized cover. There's a Japanese R book that details who makes what.

Bottom line is if you want custom stuff you need to go to Japan. Costly, but best stuff.

David

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:52 pm

I talked to Mead Speed earlier this year and they stopped making the R seat. The Canadian rep is Dave Hughes.

The solo seat "RB" style is available in Australia but I couldn't find a courier to ship it to Canada. It isn't a factory replacement it is more geared to the racing scene.

Worth a try:
http://www.classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/honda.htm

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:24 am

jkotsi wrote:

I talked to Mead Speed earlier this year and they stopped making the R seat. The Canadian rep is Dave Hughes.

The solo seat "RB" style is available in Australia but I couldn't find a courier to ship it to Canada. It isn't a factory replacement it is more geared to the racing scene.

Worth a try:
http://www.classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/honda.htm

Jim, PM responded ....

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:26 am

Motocanada wrote:

Petrat

if you're bidding for real R parts, you'll be going up against some tough bidding
(that would be me who is always looking for spares).

David

and this is why I would rather go the aftermarket route first ..... I wouldn't be adding any value to my bike by using authentic parts, and would rather see the genuine stuff go to those that need it, like yourself.

I'm interested to see what you have in mind for your project Cool

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:29 am

Darren

keep it stock looking as possible. Exact forged mags from Japan 4.5 X 18 and 2.75 x 18, an aluminum swinger, non braced and perhaps painted to look like stock RD version. stock discs with different master cylinder with better ration, stock forks with internals taken out and then Maxton cartridges put in so modern suspension in stock looking forks.

More questionable is a schule exhaust but modified so that takes two stock 1100 mufflers rather than the single right side muffler. Hate the look of the empty left side without muffler.

That's the plan anyways.

David

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:10 am

At this moment on ebay for sale,

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/140655380149?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/140658999810?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:24 pm

Mead speed aftermarket tail i picked up about 4 years ago and real R tank. Shame they don't make the seat anymore, its a beautiful seat and very sturdy. I will be dropping the fairing and going mono shock and new forks for my next project.

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:44 pm

lunterenholland wrote:

At this moment on ebay for sale,

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/140655380149?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/140658999810?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Thanks Wout .... I will keep it in mind. If you come across a tank let me know.

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:06 pm

Darren, have you tried Pat Cowan of the VRRA?[pacomotorstuff@cogeco.ca]
I know he does not make them but has a TON of contacts.

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:11 pm

smurdoch wrote:

Darren, have you tried Pat Cowan of the VRRA?[pacomotorstuff@cogeco.ca]
I know he does not make them but has a TON of contacts.

The name has risen through PM's and as well the possibility of custom carbon fiber. Will look at options and pricing and then see what comes together ..... thanks for the reply.

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:39 pm

Motocanada wrote:

More questionable is a schule exhaust but modified so that takes two stock 1100 mufflers rather than the single right side muffler.
David

That would be a big waste of money on a great header. The Schuele performance is built on the concept of a 4-2-1. If you make 4-2 out of it, why use an expensive Schuel header???
I don't like the one-sided exhaust either. That's why I don't use a Schuele. But turning it into a 4-2 is nonsense, sorry.

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:31 am

Deaer Rob

t would not be a 4 into 2.

It is currently a 4 into 2 into 1.

It would then become a 4 into 2 into 1 into 2, the idea being that 2 large mufflers would be able to allow less back pressure without being loud.

david

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:36 am

I don't like the looks of the R......but this bike makes me reconsider...very tasteful.

Jebby

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:14 am

petrat wrote:

JohnYoung wrote:

Mmmm, I would love to see your next project, or at least the concept... now!

Without the fairing ..... and not sure about the color scheme quite yet >>>>

Do it, mines been ‘finished’ for nearly 5 years now and I still love throwing a leg over this thing …

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:33 am

Andy wrote:

Do it, mines been ‘finished’ for nearly 5 years now and I still love throwing a leg over this thing …

Still my favourite on here!

*Swoon* Very Happy

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:55 pm

I contacted Mead Speed in 08 and this was the response.
-------------------------------
Sorry to have to tell you that the 1100RC moulds have been destroyed in a fire along with many
others. We only have the B solo seat - which will fit the C & D.

If it is of any use to you please let me know by return as someone else want's it. If you are
interested we can pack it to weigh and give you a delivery cost.

Best Regards,

Vicky

Mead Speed
Tel: 01908 610311
or +44 (0)1908 610311
Fax: 01908 617480
www.meadspeed.com
info@meadspeed.com
Skype: mead speed

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:27 pm

I know someone who has a replica dual seat and fairing for an RC/D and an original RC tank. I can ask him if he wants to sell the stuff, if anyone is interested.

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:02 pm

DOHCRob wrote:

I know someone who has a replica dual seat and fairing for an RC/D and an original RC tank. I can ask him if he wants to sell the stuff, if anyone is interested.

Yep please do ....

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:04 pm

Andy wrote:

petrat wrote:

JohnYoung wrote:

Mmmm, I would love to see your next project, or at least the concept... now!

Without the fairing ..... and not sure about the color scheme quite yet >>>>

Do it, mines been ‘finished’ for nearly 5 years now and I still love throwing a leg over this thing …

ANDY! Nice to see you drop in .... come around a bit more often! Wink

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:43 am

Darren, if the oem stuff with Rob does not work out i have an aftermarket tail.
I doubt that i will get to this long dormant project.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:03 pm

Sorry about the thread hijack Darren but I am with David on the exhaust. It is not so much the naked left side on the bike as the 4 into 1 resonance (howl) banging on my brain these days. Back in the day (a Thursday my son has surmised) before the Yoshi pipe (a 1985 addition) I removed the baffles in the stock pipes and welded in a 2 -3" long piece of car exhaust pipe The opening increased to like a 1" to an 1 1/2". It didn't run any better but it sounded great. I remember either a Kerker or Supertrapp 4 into 2 back then but no longer available. I wonder if they were just slip-ons?

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:02 am

Hey petrat, yeah ... I'm still here - and I really admire what you've done with your bike - that thing is friggin' awesome!

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:43 am

Sorry for the delay in response, but I tried to get in touch with my friend last Monday and learned that he is on a business trip. Will come back Monday.