Just Bought My Dream Bike: 2017 Honda CBR1000 SP2

[Ice]

Originally Posted by Bevo

All I know is based on my experience I can't count the number of times I didn't see that another rider was signaling and I know where their tiny aftermarket turn signals are. A cager wouldn't, plus no matter where we ride we usually encounter intersections and some small towns.

I do agree with you that aftermarket LED 99% of the time is inferior to the incandescent OEM bulbs in term of brightness and visibility. And yes, those of you guys who installed aftermarket LED turn signals might as well uninstall them because no one can see them in day light. Luckily, for those of us who don't like the "trailer hitch" look, there are fender eliminators that utilized stock OEM turn signals. Best of both world imo

[dbuck]

sweet addition....I agree that the can and hitch need to go!

[Kevin7909]

I rode behind bevo for awhile on Saturday... his indicators are bright, and I never once thought the rear fender detracted from the bike..actually, I hardly noticed it. If it was my bike I would probably change it eventually just because, but it wouldnt be high on my list.

I did, however, notice how easily I could see his indicators.

And don't lose that can. The sound was intoxicating and in person it's actually unobtrusive, imo. Simply put, the bike looked and sounded amazing.

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by sharkynrk

Wow, very nice. Enjoy it.

Thank you so much. I'm still in a little shock about it lol.

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by Ice

Wow, congrats! Story time of how you come about with this special opportunity!

Thank you so much. To be honest...I got lucky. I'm fortunate enough to have rubbed elbows with a few good people. And those good people were considerate enough to think of me at just the right time. Man upstairs I guess.

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by dbuck

sweet addition....I agree that the can and hitch need to go!

Sweet indeed thank you. Hitch will be going, but I'm not sold on ditching the can yet.

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by Kevin7909

And don't lose that can. The sound was intoxicating and in person it's actually unobtrusive, imo. Simply put, the bike looked and sounded amazing.

I agree totally

[Bevo]

Originally Posted by Ice

I do agree with you that aftermarket LED 99% of the time is inferior to the incandescent OEM bulbs in term of brightness and visibility. And yes, those of you guys who installed aftermarket LED turn signals might as well uninstall them because no one can see them in day light. Luckily, for those of us who don't like the "trailer hitch" look, there are fender eliminators that utilized stock OEM turn signals. Best of both world imo

Every bulb on the 2017 is a factory LED

[Bevo]

Originally Posted by dbuck

sweet addition....I agree that the can and hitch need to go!

That's a titanium muffler that's only available on the S1 and SP2

[Bevo]

Originally Posted by Nikofab

Sweet indeed thank you. Hitch will be going, but I'm not sold on ditching the can yet.

Here's a shorty for the 2017, but it requires a tune

[Bevo]

[BuckNut]

^That looks much better.

[dbuck]

Originally Posted by Bevo

That's a titanium muffler that's only available on the S1 and SP2

that doesn't mean it isn't grotesque and ugly as sin. I think that Akro shorty you just posted looks much mo' better.

[Bevo]

Originally Posted by dbuck

that doesn't mean it isn't grotesque and ugly as sin. I think that Akro shorty you just posted looks much mo' better.

Not one person that has seen the bike in person has said anything about the muffler. Too many women are hung up on looks

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by HondaTrvlr

^That looks much better.

Meh.....I guess to each their own. Of course I've seen the bike (Bevo's) in person...that really set the tone for me (no pun intended). The look is good, but the sound is great with the flapper mod.

[Ice]

Originally Posted by Bevo

Every bulb on the 2017 is a factory LED

OEM LED VS aftermarket LED are two very different animals I was saying there are certain fender eliminators that can incorporate the pretty OEM LEDS so you have the best of both world, retaining OEM functionality and getting rid of the "trailer hitch", if you so inclined.

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by dbuck

that doesn't mean it isn't grotesque and ugly as sin. I think that Akro shorty you just posted looks much mo' better.

It looks ok. But if I'm doing something that abbreviated, I'd rather go all the way with a flare-cut like a Toce or something...

Waiting to see how the aftermarket responds to this bike.

[Nikofab]

Originally Posted by Ice

OEM LED VS aftermarket LED are two very different animals I was saying there are certain fender eliminators that can incorporate the pretty OEM LEDS so you have the best of both world, retaining OEM functionality and getting rid of the "trailer hitch", if you so inclined.

I agree with what you said about the OEM LEDS...they are pretty. I do custom fabrication...and I'm already tooling ideas on how to mod an elimination to incorporate the OEM tails.

[Bevo]

Originally Posted by Ice

getting rid of the "trailer hitch", if you so inclined.

Nope, I can't see what's under the tail when I'm in the saddle so no given

[RC45]

I am not stalking - I promise, just dusting off the old Forum Profile now that I am headed back into the street bike fold