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Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« on: September 02, 2024, 09:07:42 AM »
Hi folks

A while ago there was a post about a good reproduction of the original which DSS and someone on the continent used to supply but I can't find it on Search...can anyone help...

Cheers Hubert 🙂

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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2024, 10:13:02 AM »
Nurse Julie does a one piece item that works well

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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2024, 10:36:01 AM »
Think it's made by Italian Mold Studio. Going to get a set myself sometime as heard good reports.Think price is about hundred quid  .. but could be wrong.
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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2024, 11:08:39 AM »
Hi folks

A while ago there was a post about a good reproduction of the original which DSS and someone on the continent used to supply but I can't find it on Search...can anyone help...

Cheers Hubert 🙂

Pretty sure that it was Simon (SPR) who bought a kit from Italy (It might have Busso - ceased trading?) he fitted them to his 500 - it came in several parts iirc.

Link to Simons post.http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28394.msg277356.html#msg277356



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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2024, 12:19:06 PM »
According to our US cousins Busso is still trading but owes a lot of people 750 exhaust sets with monthly excuses

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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2024, 12:30:40 PM »
It wasn't Busso it was Italian Mold Company in Italy .. Julie has a set so she will know for deffo.
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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2024, 12:34:27 PM »
Italian Mold Lab. Yes, I bought a set for Kitty, my 500K1, still haven't fitted them though 😂😂😂
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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2024, 12:39:26 PM »
Thanks folks, my tank has a plastic all in one shaped trim, I was just thinking of something more original looking but it looks like the steel clips could cause problems just like the original....At £100 it's debatable whether to go for it, but I'll look into the Italian Mold Studio...

What do you think of the quality,Julie

Cheers all

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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2024, 01:21:57 PM »
Excellent quality Hubert. Wether it's worth the £100 ++ price is debatable but it's the closest look to OEM available at the moment and it's a nice finishing touch for those that want as close to original as they can get.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2024, 06:56:01 PM »
I also think a tad expensive, Julie but I'm going to buy a set from Mauricio as he's offered to knock 20 Euros off the price.... you're right it's the closest to original and I understand CMS are selling them for a lot more..

Cheers for all the info folks 👍
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Re: Tank chrome plastic multi part moulding/ trim CB 500/4
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2024, 07:00:35 PM »
I also think a tad expensive, Julie but I'm going to buy a set from Mauricio as he's offered to knock 20 Euros off the price.... you're right it's the closest to original and I understand CMS are selling them for a lot more..

Cheers for all the info folks 👍
Yes, I had a good deal with Mauricio. I bought mine when the product was first launched.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
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