Bike update

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:57 pm

Have had her for 2 years now, slowly but surely being brought back to her former glory, still lots to do, but getting there.
PCd calipers - TomK
Full rear fender (PO had chopped to the base of the licence plate) - Kenc42
Front fender and rear cowel (fender quite scratched and cowl faded) - Petrat
OEM pipes - Frankensteined from what came with the bike and a set sitting in my buddies shed
OEM shocks (bike came with Vipex)
Clutch rubbers - Wout
Clutch pusher
Seat (on loan, not original cover, still looking for a seat)
Bit of polishing, bit of engine paint
Learning that the best way to do this without stirring the matrimonial pot too much is too just take your time......
Steve

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:16 pm

It's looking great Steve, nice work!

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:23 pm

That's one fine looking bike, Steve. Well done.

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:34 pm

Sweet looking ride my man.

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:47 pm

Nice transformation Steve! I bought a replica of the original seat cover from a place in the UK, it was about $70CDN with shipping. I'll look up the place and PM you with the info.
Bike looks great.
I'll be riding to Pt. Dover on Friday, then up to Paris to the Vintage show.

Cheers!
Chris

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:52 am

CDN1100F wrote:

Nice transformation Steve! I bought a replica of the original seat cover from a place in the UK, it was about $70CDN with shipping. I'll look up the place and PM you with the info.
Bike looks great.
I'll be riding to Pt. Dover on Friday, then up to Paris to the Vintage show.

Cheers!
Chris

Was it a Pit Replica cover?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:11 am

MiltonF wrote:

Have had her for 2 years now, slowly but surely being brought back to her former glory, still lots to do, but getting there.
Learning that the best way to do this without stirring the matrimonial pot too much is too just take your time......
Steve

Bike looks stunning!
Following my namesake footsteps and doing one as well (US version). Taking my time. Gone over two years. Still a long way to go.
Steve

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:20 am

Thanks all, Chris, the seat isn't mine, still have the Corbin, have to buy a seat first then I will recover it if needed.
Steve

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:02 am

Very nice job ! Maybe bring it to the next NE fall ride in Saratoga Springs , , ?

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:18 am

1100russ wrote:

CDN1100F wrote:

Nice transformation Steve! I bought a replica of the original seat cover from a place in the UK, it was about $70CDN with shipping. I'll look up the place and PM you with the info.
Bike looks great.
I'll be riding to Pt. Dover on Friday, then up to Paris to the Vintage show.

Cheers!
Chris

Was it a Pit Replica cover?

No it wasn't, this one came out of the UK. Here is the link to their ebay post. Although the picture shows the 750F pattern, they do have the original 900F and 1100F pattern as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Seat-Cover-C-W-Strap-Honda-CB750F-CB900F-CB1100F-/181427364928?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2a3de9e440

Chris

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:58 pm

Beautiful bike, Steve.
Red rules!

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:38 pm

well done

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:00 pm

I love the look of these bikes with the round headlight and gold wheels.

Is that a Canada/euro thing?

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:55 pm

brett_s wrote:

I love the look of these bikes with the round headlight and gold wheels.

Is that a Canada/euro thing?

Yes it is. No bikini fairing either which is why the US model is the much preferred version. Wink

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:51 pm

Well, got a seat from a member in BC (thanks Rick). Got the new cover from England.

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:31 am

MiltonF wrote:

Learning that the best way to do this without stirring the matrimonial pot too much is too just take your time......
Steve

time well spent Steve. She's a beauty.

cheers
ian

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:33 am

1100russ wrote:

Yes it is. No bikini fairing either which is why the US model is the much preferred version. Wink

hmmm. I don't remember that poll? Confused

there's an idea Wink

ian

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:19 am

1100russ wrote:

brett_s wrote:

I love the look of these bikes with the round headlight and gold wheels.

Is that a Canada/euro thing?

Yes it is. No bikini fairing either which is why the US model is the much preferred version. Wink

No no, you must be mistaken! The clean uncluttered lines of the Canadian model makes it the more desireable bike in just about any opinion poll you may come across.
Gabe

(That being said, I have a Hondaline fairing on my 1100, so what do I know.)