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Sharlatan · 03-30-2008, 4:26 PM

Do any of you guys know of any blackbird owners clubs in scotland?
Shar

spacehopper · 04-02-2008, 6:44 PM

Nope - but would appreciate if you gave me a shout if you hear of any!!! Cheers

Sharlatan · 04-03-2008, 3:37 AM

hey space,
might be us forming one..lol
where are ya mate ? im in west lothian

spacehopper · 04-04-2008, 3:39 AM

How ya doin? Im in Alloa. Know another couple of guys with blackbirds so weve got 4 now!!!

Sharlatan · 04-04-2008, 3:42 AM

my mates got one too.. so i guess thats 5..
think we should get them on here too?

StealthBird · 04-04-2008, 11:04 AM

Is there a Blackbird Owners Club in the USA???

Sharlatan · 04-04-2008, 1:11 PM

stealth dont know mate. but If you manage to find one let me know please, they might be able to link me up with contact details over here..

If theres anyone on here that runs a club could the pm me please as im going to start looking into forming one i think anyone else interested?

Shar

ALUN.CBR1100 · 04-04-2008, 1:47 PM

You could try the Honda Owners Club , they may know if there are specific clubs in specific areas.

Sharlatan · 04-05-2008, 3:49 AM

Cheers alun I just sent them an email..

Sharlatan · 04-07-2008, 11:13 AM

Hello Stephen
I am not aware of a Blackbird Owners club in Scotland, but there may be an Internet based club for exchanging information and organising events etc.
The Honda Owners Club(GB) is the oldest one make Japanese club, formed in 1961 catering for ALL Hondas. We are a social road riding club with branches throughout England and Wales (unfortunately none in Scotland)
For much more information visit our web site www.hoc.org.uk
If you feel that starting a club just for Blackbird owners would be viable, why not open it to all Honda Owners and become our 'Scottish Branch', with all our organisational back up.
As you can see, I have copied our Chairman, Secretary, Webmaster and Editor in my reply.
Regards,
Graham Gull,
Membership Secretary,
Honda Owners Club(GB)

Ok so the way I see it there are a few options,
1) Start a HOC scotland branch.__ Im not qualified or experienced enough for that.
2) Start a Blackbird owners club and affiliate with HOC__. Viable and might be do able.
3) Keep it informal with maybe the odd few meets arranged by e-mail and phone, Less complicated of the options, and might be a starting idea.
Anyone have any ideas or views on this?
Shar

spacehopper · 04-07-2008, 3:55 PM

Hi, would be interested in the third option. Dont have time to be involved in running a club other than phone/email etc. Cheers, J

StealthBird · 04-07-2008, 4:36 PM

Space I know you are in Scotland, but the only info I could fine for the closest club to you is B.I.R.D out of England. It stands for "Blackbird International Riders Domain". Click the link.

Intro to BIRD World

Sharlatan · 04-08-2008, 12:35 PM

Space ive pmd you with my email and mobile.. talk to your mates see where they fancy going.. ill see who else i can nab..
sent fifer1967 a pm too

spacehopper · 04-09-2008, 2:42 AM

Cheers Guys!!

fifer1967 · 04-09-2008, 6:01 PM

Hi There,

Thanks for the link.......

Sent a message back on the PM mate also my e-mail......

Read this wee bit of forum its good to see some intertest and that we are not to far away.

It would be good to have some rideouts and some regular meets...

I think it would be a good idea to become the Scottish Branch of B.I.R.D.. if this was possible......they seem to have some good organised meets ( check out there website).

May be meeting them half way once everything was organised.

Open to suggestions.

Will also be happy with anything lower key.........

Will keep in touch to see what happens...

Regards to you all.

Colin........

Sharlatan · 04-11-2008, 6:46 PM

Hi guys,
Right im working straight through to the end of april with a short weekend in ireland with a few mates.
Once I get back Ill start looking at routes for a few runs, So what kind of runs are we after over nighters, blasts, scenic, or tagging on to ride outs and rallies..
Shar

Sharlatan · 05-04-2008, 9:05 AM

Hi guys sorry i was away so long works a bitch..
Ireland was great though nice relaxing weekend 1000 miles over 4 days..

ok anyone have any ideas on a run? If i can get a few suggestions then i can try and plan something
Shar

BigbirdSA · 05-04-2008, 9:49 AM

Hi Guys, we have a Blackbird Association in South Africa. It is not a club in terms of paying members, but members register when joining. We then have a database with all contact details. Our website at Blackbird Association of SA and our forum at Blackbird Association of SA :: Index is where we hang out. Our members are from all parts of South Africa, and we get together on weekends for rides in the various regions. Once a year we have a national gathering, this year it will be in October (spring) at a place called Aliwal North which is fairly central in the country. The whole association kinda grows by word of mouth although we do stick an advert in the local bike magazine from time to time. We got started in August 2006 and currently have in excess of 600 active members. I can't wait for the day when we see 600 "birds" parked in a row at our national gathering. What a sight!!
The reason why we have specifically steared away from a formal club is because then you need a constitution which means rules and nothing kills something quicker than rules, so we are a completely free spirited crowd, you ride when you can, you meet up when you can and we share info as much as possible with each other. Shout if you need any help.

kennybird · 03-13-2009, 5:55 PM

i,m a member of the notorious fastasphuckayrshire. blackbirds

pablo · 04-22-2010, 2:47 AM

Don't know of any clubs but I'm in Inverness

heisti · 04-22-2010, 1:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablo

Don't know of any clubs but I'm in Inverness

welcome?

Scrappy · 04-22-2010, 5:37 PM

When you have a site like this, what do you really need a club for? ....

shewie · 04-22-2010, 6:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrappy

When you have a site like this, what do you really need a club for? ....

To knock people down so you can kick them?

Welcome to Mr. Scot.

TESLACOIL · 04-23-2010, 8:00 AM

im guessing that as blackbird bikes are thinly spread, forums are the halfway house

u can drive 150 miles in the pouring rain to a car meet, less fun on a bike and a small casual event may be called off if the weathers bad

check the uk blackbird forums , may be an annual bird meet

Wolfie · 04-23-2010, 8:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TESLACOIL

im guessing that as blackbird bikes are thinly spread, forums are the halfway house

u can drive 150 miles in the pouring rain to a car meet, less fun on a bike and a small casual event may be called off if the weathers bad

check the uk blackbird forums , may be an annual bird meet

there is about 3 or 4 lined up this year so far, one has already happened. next one is end of may, there is also a scottish bash around september time. thast for the BIRD forum dont know what IXXRA has planned.

04-02-2008, 6:44 PM	#2
spacehopper Join Date: Apr 01 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 7	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Nope - but would appreciate if you gave me a shout if you hear of any!!! Cheers

04-03-2008, 3:37 AM	#3
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs hey space, might be us forming one..lol where are ya mate ? im in west lothian

04-04-2008, 3:39 AM	#4
spacehopper Join Date: Apr 01 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 7	Re: Blackbird owners clubs How ya doin? Im in Alloa. Know another couple of guys with blackbirds so weve got 4 now!!!

04-04-2008, 3:42 AM	#5
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs my mates got one too.. so i guess thats 5.. think we should get them on here too?

04-04-2008, 11:04 AM	#6
StealthBird Join Date: Jul 18 2007 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 31	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Is there a Blackbird Owners Club in the USA???

04-04-2008, 1:11 PM	#7
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs stealth dont know mate. but If you manage to find one let me know please, they might be able to link me up with contact details over here.. If theres anyone on here that runs a club could the pm me please as im going to start looking into forming one i think anyone else interested? Shar

04-04-2008, 1:47 PM	#8
ALUN.CBR1100 Little willy - big black bike Join Date: Dec 15 2006 Location: Bushey England UK Age: 55 Posts: 867	Re: Blackbird owners clubs You could try the Honda Owners Club , they may know if there are specific clubs in specific areas. __________________ BB not the fastest but it sure is the best. But if it's Black you have the Edge

04-05-2008, 3:49 AM	#9
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Cheers alun I just sent them an email..

04-07-2008, 11:13 AM	#10
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Hello Stephen I am not aware of a Blackbird Owners club in Scotland, but there may be an Internet based club for exchanging information and organising events etc. The Honda Owners Club(GB) is the oldest one make Japanese club, formed in 1961 catering for ALL Hondas. We are a social road riding club with branches throughout England and Wales (unfortunately none in Scotland) For much more information visit our web site www.hoc.org.uk If you feel that starting a club just for Blackbird owners would be viable, why not open it to all Honda Owners and become our 'Scottish Branch', with all our organisational back up. As you can see, I have copied our Chairman, Secretary, Webmaster and Editor in my reply. Regards, Graham Gull, Membership Secretary, Honda Owners Club(GB) Ok so the way I see it there are a few options, 1) Start a HOC scotland branch.__ Im not qualified or experienced enough for that. 2) Start a Blackbird owners club and affiliate with HOC__. Viable and might be do able. 3) Keep it informal with maybe the odd few meets arranged by e-mail and phone, Less complicated of the options, and might be a starting idea. Anyone have any ideas or views on this? Shar

04-07-2008, 3:55 PM	#11
spacehopper Join Date: Apr 01 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 7	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Hi, would be interested in the third option. Dont have time to be involved in running a club other than phone/email etc. Cheers, J

04-07-2008, 4:36 PM	#12
StealthBird Join Date: Jul 18 2007 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 31	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Space I know you are in Scotland, but the only info I could fine for the closest club to you is B.I.R.D out of England. It stands for "Blackbird International Riders Domain". Click the link. Intro to BIRD World

04-08-2008, 12:35 PM	#13
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Space ive pmd you with my email and mobile.. talk to your mates see where they fancy going.. ill see who else i can nab.. sent fifer1967 a pm too

04-09-2008, 2:42 AM	#14
spacehopper Join Date: Apr 01 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 7	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Cheers Guys!!

04-09-2008, 6:01 PM	#15
fifer1967 Join Date: Aug 06 2007 Location: FIFE, SCOTLAND Age: 42 Posts: 26	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Hi There, Thanks for the link....... Sent a message back on the PM mate also my e-mail...... Read this wee bit of forum its good to see some intertest and that we are not to far away. It would be good to have some rideouts and some regular meets... I think it would be a good idea to become the Scottish Branch of B.I.R.D.. if this was possible......they seem to have some good organised meets ( check out there website). May be meeting them half way once everything was organised. Open to suggestions. Will also be happy with anything lower key......... Will keep in touch to see what happens... Regards to you all. Colin........

04-11-2008, 6:46 PM	#16
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Hi guys, Right im working straight through to the end of april with a short weekend in ireland with a few mates. Once I get back Ill start looking at routes for a few runs, So what kind of runs are we after over nighters, blasts, scenic, or tagging on to ride outs and rallies.. Shar

05-04-2008, 9:05 AM	#17
Sharlatan Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 18	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Hi guys sorry i was away so long works a bitch.. Ireland was great though nice relaxing weekend 1000 miles over 4 days.. ok anyone have any ideas on a run? If i can get a few suggestions then i can try and plan something Shar

05-04-2008, 9:49 AM	#18
BigbirdSA Join Date: May 02 2008 Location: White River, South Africa Age: 61 Posts: 33	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Hi Guys, we have a Blackbird Association in South Africa. It is not a club in terms of paying members, but members register when joining. We then have a database with all contact details. Our website at Blackbird Association of SA and our forum at Blackbird Association of SA :: Index is where we hang out. Our members are from all parts of South Africa, and we get together on weekends for rides in the various regions. Once a year we have a national gathering, this year it will be in October (spring) at a place called Aliwal North which is fairly central in the country. The whole association kinda grows by word of mouth although we do stick an advert in the local bike magazine from time to time. We got started in August 2006 and currently have in excess of 600 active members. I can't wait for the day when we see 600 "birds" parked in a row at our national gathering. What a sight!! The reason why we have specifically steared away from a formal club is because then you need a constitution which means rules and nothing kills something quicker than rules, so we are a completely free spirited crowd, you ride when you can, you meet up when you can and we share info as much as possible with each other. Shout if you need any help.

03-13-2009, 5:55 PM	#19
kennybird Join Date: Oct 03 2008 Location: kilmarnock scotland Age: 42 Posts: 38	Re: Blackbird owners clubs i,m a member of the notorious fastasphuckayrshire. blackbirds

04-22-2010, 2:47 AM	#20
pablo Join Date: Mar 16 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 1	Re: Blackbird owners clubs Don't know of any clubs but I'm in Inverness

04-22-2010, 5:37 PM	#22
Scrappy Dog With Atittude .. Woof! Join Date: May 31 2009 Location: Mansfield UK Age: 45 Posts: 890	Re: Blackbird owners clubs When you have a site like this, what do you really need a club for? .... __________________ If in doubt .. don't do it!

04-23-2010, 8:00 AM	#24
TESLACOIL Join Date: Aug 11 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,207	Re: Blackbird owners clubs im guessing that as blackbird bikes are thinly spread, forums are the halfway house u can drive 150 miles in the pouring rain to a car meet, less fun on a bike and a small casual event may be called off if the weathers bad check the uk blackbird forums , may be an annual bird meet

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