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Engine casing swap

Ianf180

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My 04 Matte Black is in very good nick apart from scabby engine cases, after checking prices, ( £140 each) I decided to check other options, so I bought 2 used cases ( £30 clutch, £25 Gen cover ), then had them both powder coated for a total of £60, yes, its not mint, but its miles better looking,
 

Malone

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Why not. It’s your bike, and what you do to it is down to you alone. If someone picks fault, let them live with the error of their ways.
 

JayTee

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As long as you’re happy, who gives a toss what other people think, looks good and you’ve saved a shedload of spondies what’s not to like.
 

Ianf180

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andyBeaker

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That matt finish on the Bird is in my view the least offensive scheme Honda ever came out with.
 

Ianf180

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Got the clutch cover done as well now, nice shiny stainless allen bolts, ( dropped new clutch springs in while it was down, ). all good now, plus fresh MOT with no advisories, now she is tucked away for the winter,
 
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