I am the owner of a Honda motorcycle [CBX1000] who lives in Hiroshima City, Japan. I am posting about FCR carburetor and CBX1000 customization. I also post about things other than cars and motorcycles. We will post information that will make bikers around the world happy.
I hoped to finish with this article, but I think there will be two or three more. This is an article about installing a CBX400F Integra cowl on CBX1000. I encountered a problem after a test run. I will write about the results in the next section.
The blinker stay and oil temperature gauge stay are shaking so badly that they need to be fixed. Regarding the cowl, which I was worried about, there doesn't seem to be any strange vibration or strength issues. The issue wasn't with the cowl itself but with how the accessories were attached, so I was relieved that I didn't need to redo everything or make major adjustments. There seems to be no problem with the steering angle or interference. This has little to do with the content of this post, but after I attached and removed the grip, I didn't immediately fix it with adhesive. This time, we will fix the throttle side with wiring. If the throttle grip becomes misaligned while riding, it will make it difficult to ride the motorcycle. I will correct these points little by little. In summary, there don't seem to be any issues apart from the severe shaking of the stays holding small items.
Impressions of driving with Integra cowl installed on CBX400F
I had ridden a motorcycle with a cowl in the past, but I had completely forgotten how it felt. As expected, the motorcycle with the cowl was the best. The way the wind hits is completely different from the naked state. I often open the throttle wide, and I wish I had installed the cowl sooner. It's odd how you often think you should have done things earlier once you realize their benefits. Now, regarding the ride quality, since the front area is heavier, the atmosphere while driving is completely different. When cornering, I felt that it was easy to tip over. Of course, there is also the influence of the driving wind. There may also be some other disadvantages. I don't feel any disadvantages at the moment. Riding a motorcycle is more comfortable with a cowl. However, the naked style of CBX1000 is cool. It's possible that I may remove the cowl at a later date due to my personal preference, but for the time being I'll be riding with the cowl attached.
Photo Gallery – Thoughts on Looks
There are some small improvements to be made when installing the CBX400F Integra cowl this time. However, I am very happy that I was able to create it at a level that allowed me to think about various small improvements. For the cowl, we added lines and created it at the same time as the exterior repainting to create a cohesive look. The CBX1000100 is made as a motorcycle with a round headlight, so it is difficult to go beyond that and become cooler. On the other hand, the Z1R, which is designed with a bikini cowl, loses its coolness a little when it only has round headlights. The photo below demonstrates the installation's accuracy, allowing you to ride at high speeds without issues, provided you avoid bumps.
This is a photo of the problem. Simply put, it is a vibration problem.
HONDA CBX1000-Yoshimura Temperature Meter
HONDA CBX1000
Regarding the temp meter and turn signals, they are shaking badly while driving, so I need to fix them. I'm planning to try sandwiching the rubber and see what happens.
This is the result of a test run. There were no fatal defects.
I had intended to keep the turn signal firmly fixed, but
I regret that it was necessary to make the parts harder and add cushions.
The normal stay was a rubber mount set with the headlight.
My goal is to be able to run, so
In some cases, the selection of bolts may be lenient.
Next time I'll renovate it a bit and make it even better.
See you again!
