[Slow Poke]

ive sold the cbr 600 and the slingshot is soon to part ways as its in the way in me shed but im thinking of going for a blackbird next the fuel injection model,, just wondering whats yer take on em by way of ,,tyres , chain and sprockets and what not ,, have heard that there heavy on tyres but id mostly be useing it as a passenger bike so wnt exactly be pushing it as im keeping onto my k4 600 ,,,

so what do the rest of ye make of the super blackbird(1100)?

[Snoopy]

Blackbird is a great bike - smooth, comfortable mile muncher.

Tyres, chains, sprockets, etc. will depend on your right hand

There is a few owners on here (Shins, somedayisnow) sure they will be along to give their

[Shinwacker]

The Blackbird is a fantastic bike. Chain and sprockets are on mine since I got nearly two years ago. I'm on my second set of tyres in that time. I couldn't recomend the Bird enough. Good enough for Sunday runs or on the track and is great for long journeys. I had mine in Scotland and it was brilliant. If you want a spin on mine, you're welcome.

Shins

[Darkcloud]

LOVE my blackbird... Easy on tyres and c&s... Get one, you won't be disappointed

[Slow Poke]

sound for that lads ,,,,prob go for one with the full box set if i can ,,, how would ye rate em for the bends if you were pushing on ,, heavy/comfortable ,,

[oakers]

Seriously... What they said!

Great bike. You'll love it!

Slow Poke, on 28 April 2011 - 06:32 PM, said:

sound for that lads ,,,,prob go for one with the full box set if i can ,,, how would ye rate em for the bends if you were pushing on ,, heavy/comfortable ,,

A standard box rack can make them look a b it of a minger. It costs a wee bit more but the SW-Motech kit I have is barely noticed when you don't have the panniers on. As for corners, I never found mine heavy at all but she is better since the upgrades.

I even finded a linky to the piccies!

Clicky Linky

[Darkcloud]

TBH I find mine s bit heavy in bends, but I've also ridden dick's bird and found that perfect so it's prob just my one

[somedayisnow]

I've had my 'bird for a year now - had a a Bandit 600 before. I had been on a few other bikes but none grabbed me, I was always happy to get back on the Bandit. The bike was recommended to me by an instructor who thought it would suit me. I test rode the bird really not considering buying it, thinking it was out of my league, but a few miles up the road and I was smitten! The smoothness and power of acceleration blew me away and I loved the classic look.

I'm not a speed merchant, - don't need the points, fines or insurance hikes - but it's nice to know the torque and speed is there when you need it on bends and for overtaking.

The only time you feel the weight is at very slow speed or getting her upright from the side-stand if parked on a slight incline.

I've got 10,000 miles on Michelin Pilot road 2's - and a few more to go!

Changed chain and sprockets last autumn and got a Scottoiler which will hopefully extend the life of C&S - have only tightened it once since.

I have Givi box and panniers, no, not the prettiest but are well balanced and you don't feel the load once moving. Taken my son and daughter pillion, comfortable enough tho' they find it a bit windy as the seat is higher and I'm somewhat "crouched" in front. Haven't ridden her with both luggage and pillion yet.

I use the bike for both short commutes and pleasure (it's all pleasure really!). I get about 45mpg on average.

BTW - Mine is an 04 fuel-injected model.

Good luck with the search!

[Shinwacker]

Darkcloud, on 28 April 2011 - 07:30 PM, said:

TBH I find mine s bit heavy in bends, but I've also ridden dick's bird and found that perfect so it's prob just my one

Jeez Sean we will have to do a swap soon. To echo what Someday said, the Bird is a very fast and powerful bike, you really do have to be careful on motorways as you'd be doing high speeds and you wouldn't really notice. It is indeed a heavy bike and at slow speeds needs a lot of help getting around the place. It is also hard for me to get it up on the center stand, but with a good shove I can manage it.

In saying all of that, the way the Bird delivers the power is astonishing. Its warp nine in a blink of an eye. I put on Perilla Angels (Sorry spelling) Its like the bike is stuck to the ground the grip is so good. As I said before I had it on a track training day and found out just how good everything was on the Bird. The brakes are phenomenal, its just unreal the stopping power. One day out on my favorite road coming down into Drogheda from Duleek and I was nipping along quite fast. A van pulls out, he didn't see me coming. All my options were gone, on the other side traffic coming at me and on the inside, total no-no gravel and siht on the edge of the road. Only option was to stop and stop quickly. I stopped with a little bit to spare, heart rate went up quite a bit. I was just amazed by the brakes, espiecally coming from a Harley background.

My advice is to take a good look at the Blackbird, get a good test ride for a couple of hours if you can. Oh mine is an 02 fuel injected one, he can be quite thristy if your heavy handed and belive me its hard to resist the power of this bike.

Shins

[Slow Poke]

have been known to be a weeeeeee bit heavy handed with the throttle but thats why i have the k4 ,, the bird will be for the nw200 and other trips ive in mind and for rallies where i'll be taking herself,,,

@shins- thanks for all that info many thanks

@DC- so you'd recommend taking shins bird for a good ride

@oakers- thats a tasty rack alright in fairness never seen em set up like that its well hidden thanks for that

@snoop and someday- thanks for the info also

[The Law]

Buy one and ya wont wanna change it...love mine

[K Kid]

http://www.bikersora...lackbird/forum/

[Darkcloud]

Reviving this thread as I was away and on mobi when it was on the go...

I LOVE my Blackbird....how's about owners post up pics of their Bbirds in this thread...I'll go rooting for some now......

_{[DC sets forth wseeking some blackbird pics...]}

[somedayisnow]

Good idea!

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[Super10]

what is this, Caption of the Month Competition ... ?

ok
1st pic = Someday scores a goal

2nd pic = Someday pumps up Top-box

[swedger]

Blackbird is like a tamed Busa, Great bike and comfortable and will stop quick.
Weak points are the usual Honda reg/rec, and the rear shock not lasting too long.

[Slow Poke]

swedger, on 05 May 2011 - 12:00 AM, said:

and the rear shock not lasting too long.

thats just an incentive to get fit

[ajoe90]

Hi Slow Poke,

Have had 2 Bbirds, great bikes, will tour two up, scratch and still leave you feeling like you've been sitting on a comfy sofa all day long.

I've sent up a PM re panniers. But if you dont buy one maybe the others will be interested in the following:

For Blackbird:
Top box Givi E46
Panniers Givi 36
Racks are full SW Motech with all fixtures n fittings.
Also have bar risers from Jaws UK (raise up and back about an inch which makes a huge difference)
Have Baglux Bagster tank harness too in black.

Apologies for the thread hijack lol but you might grab yourself a bargain too!!! lol

ajoe

[Darkcloud]

ajoe90, on 05 May 2011 - 08:20 AM, said:

Hi Slow Poke,

Have had 2 Bbirds, great bikes, will tour two up, scratch and still leave you feeling like you've been sitting on a comfy sofa all day long.

I've sent up a PM re panniers. But if you dont buy one maybe the others will be interested in the following:

For Blackbird:
Top box Givi E46
Panniers Givi 36
Racks are full SW Motech with all fixtures n fittings.
Also have bar risers from Jaws UK (raise up and back about an inch which makes a huge difference)
Have Baglux Bagster tank harness too in black.

Apologies for the thread hijack lol but you might grab yourself a bargain too!!! lol

ajoe

Are those panniers wine in color Aidan ?

[Slow Poke]

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