All 650's Honda "silver" delete

[baloo2650]

I really like the looks of my '18 cb650, but have never been a fan of the silver paint sprinkelled around the bike. Had a couple of bad weather days last week so I pulled the pegs/brackets, gave 'em a quick sandblast, and painted them semi-gloss Tremclad black. I just wanted to see how it would look. Liking how it turned out! Will be getting a proper paint match from the frame and redo these bits as well as the "v" shaped engine brackets and misc parts. -Now I'm thinking about repainting the silver side cowlings and the bits by the headlight red. Thumbs up or thumbs down guys?

 

[Danny Linguini]

I think blacking out the rest of the silver will look pretty badass. Know anybody who could photoshop it for you just to get an idea of how it will look?

 

[baloo2650]

That's a cool idea, hadn't thought about going for more black... Thanks! (edit) -have some flat black vinyl wrap kicking around. Gonna see if I have time this weekend. Will post results!

 

[ghehen]

turned out great bro, rear shock sping painted red will match your bike perfectly. Be honest i hate that silver sping, i will get it painted soon.

 

[baloo2650]

Yeah, that's something needs to change too... Hey, put up a pic of your bike. I'd like to see what you are riding!

 

[ghehen]

Here she is,a lots of silver mate

 

[baloo2650]

Here she is,a lots of silver mate
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Thanks ghehen! That's a sweet ride you have there mate!

 

[baloo2650]

turned out great bro, rear shock sping painted red will match your bike perfectly. Be honest i hate that silver sping, i will get it painted soon.

You gonna' go for black or red on that spring? -I wonder if the same engine case gold would look sweet on your ride?

 

[ghehen]

You gonna' go for black or red on that spring? -I wonder if the same engine case gold would look sweet on your ride?

I'm going for red, but gold it's a good choice too ). Maybe i could upgrade rear shock with YSS shock, stock can only preload adjustable.

 

[quigonquinn]

Looks good! I have been doing the same silver delete on my Hinda Fit/Jazz. Will likely do the same to my 650. Just not a fan of silver.

 

[FogDucker]

That's a cool idea, hadn't thought about going for more black... Thanks! (edit) -have some flat black vinyl wrap kicking around. Gonna see if I have time this weekend. Will post results!

Lol, your bike looks pretty much the same as mine!

I can photoshop it for ya... last time I did it didnt look good to me

 

[FogDucker]

Too much black to me:

 

[FogDucker]

I would do this instead :

 

[baloo2650]

Nice, thanks for the photoshopping... I've had a bunch of other stuff on my plate, but now I want to finish this idea out again. Cheers!

 

[skeletor]

Just not a fan of silver.

But, silver is the fastest model sold! You're just painting away the HP.

 

[quigonquinn]

But, silver is the fastest model sold! You're just painting away the HP.

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We all know the only things that add HP are racing stripes and NOS stickers...come on...

 

[Brammers]

What's wrong with silver? 😂👍

J

 

[Danny Linguini]

We all know the only things that add HP are racing stripes and NOS stickers...come on...

And flames. Can’t forget the flames.

 

[Devilsfan]

The "650" in CB650 really means 650 horsepower!!! 😎