Win some, lose some.

 Some good, some bad. If it's metal mostly good. If it's rubber, plastic, friction material, it's probably bad.


LED headlight and original CBX turn signals in a convient(not stock) location.

 
 
Delete of highly modified rear fender without taillight provisions.
 
 
New front master cylinder reservoir without leak.(rubber gasket) Lettering highlighted by use of 1000 grit sandpaper.

Damn. That probably shouldn't be wet. (rubber fork seals?)





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