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First ride of the year, and first ride on my bird...
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04-03-2008, 9:17 AM
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 Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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Well, I finally got her out yesterday  when I got home from work, it was about 48F outside, sunny, and calm.I thought "yeah, let's go for it" so I strapped my books to the seat, and headed to school. on the first 7 miles, I forgot my gloves  with beat red hands, I stopped at my sister's and borrowed a pair of gloves... the rest of the ride was much better...aside from your usual idiots (turning in front of me, following too close, etc etc) a few things I noticed right off the bat: I'm going to want heli-bars or other touring bars, I'm going to want a throttle meister, and I might need a cct soon(noticed a little noise, and based on what I've read, that's probably it) john has those, Right? or can get them? I'll probably get a set of tires put on it soon as well. all in all: Great ride, very cold, and I LOVE!!! this bike... 
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle"  | ||
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04-03-2008, 10:07 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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Cool Dude!  I don't know about you, but I feel naked if I don't have my gloves on, even going short distances...I coulda went on my first ride too...IF IT WAS FINISHED YET, BUT THEY...oh, never mind. Was told she'd be ready today, but I've put Saturday in my mind, for my own peace of mind. Looks like I'll probably do the same mods. How tall are ya again?
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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04-03-2008, 10:18 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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5'9" 160 lbs (175.26 cm, 72.57kg) I don't ever remember riding with gloves  maybe I just always waited til it was warmer out..of course, i never owned a blackbird before either...
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle" |
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04-03-2008, 11:04 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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Wow. I however you're programmed it sticks w/you! (until a stronger stimulus--like cold--overrides it) 
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. |
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04-03-2008, 11:17 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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Very true...I'm now going to invest in some good gloves (the ones i used yesterday sucked)
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle" |
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04-03-2008, 1:02 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 16 2008 Location: usa Bike(s): BMW R1100RT 01 Honda CBR1100XX 02 Posts: 40
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The XX is amazing isn't it. Got about 60 miles on mine, and it's scary fast. Not sure about the bars yet, would like to get a good long day in the saddle before I change anything. Good luck, ride safe Mark S.
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04-03-2008, 2:15 PM
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| Some Random CBR Rider Join Date: Mar 11 2008 Location: Black Hawk, South Dakota Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX (For Now!) Age: 33 Posts: 30
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 Because I didn't buy the XX first! I'm in love with mine. Two weeks, 700 miles so far -- and it's still only about 48 on the warm days!
__________________ 1998 CBR1100XX // Bad, black, and ballistic "Everybody interesting is somehow mad." - Dr. Who | |
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04-03-2008, 2:55 PM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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yeah, the cruiser might be more comfortable... but if you really wanted comfort, you'd be on a ST or a 'Wing... plus you can "soften up" the bird with a bigger windsheild, corbin or bagster seat, and helibars, and you're going to be comparable in comfort, and still way faster, and better handling when you want to be...
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle" Last edited by magley64 : 04-03-2008 at 4:51 PM. |
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04-03-2008, 4:49 PM
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| Riding on the wings of a Bird!  Join Date: May 13 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Bike(s): 1997 XX, 2002 TL1000R Age: 43 Posts: 108
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04-03-2008, 5:06 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Bike(s): 2002 CBR 1100XX dual CF devil pipes. 1982 XL500R Age: 26 Posts: 207
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I have to agree with ArmyStrong and 97Bird... I always wear gloves and feel weird w/o. As soon as it's warm enough, I ditch the snowmobile gloves and usually wear mechanix gloves.
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04-03-2008, 6:58 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 14 2006 Location: Georgia Bike(s): 98 Blackbird, 06 Ultra Classic Age: 57 Posts: 302
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Just my opinion I like my XX bikes just as they are stock bars stock seat. My 02 I have a Corbin seat on it and I like it for long rides. Use your knees to keep the pressure off your arms especially when stopping. Once you get use to the position you will love the ride. Many have changed the bars and after a few rides back to stock. For long rides I do like a little taller screen it cuts down on some of the wind noise. RIDE SAFE !!
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04-03-2008, 7:05 PM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,909
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Congrats on the first date experience. You'll enjoy it even more with a decent set of new boots on her. Ride Fast and Stay Safe
__________________ " 'Birds of a feather, flock together "  Quote of the month: "When the pupil is ready to learn, a teacher will appear." - Zen Proverb |
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04-04-2008, 12:58 AM
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| Some Random CBR Rider Join Date: Mar 11 2008 Location: Black Hawk, South Dakota Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX (For Now!) Age: 33 Posts: 30
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If I wanted Ultra comfort, I'd have kept it. I wanted speed, power, and looks. I got it!
__________________ 1998 CBR1100XX // Bad, black, and ballistic "Everybody interesting is somehow mad." - Dr. Who | |
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04-04-2008, 1:45 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,845
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I like wearing gloves as well no matter the weather. Fall off once and you'll wish you had them on. Learned that in my dirt biking days. I haven't had to do anything to my bird yet. Only 10K on it. I did have the CCT issue on my 1988 Hurricane. Must be a Honda thing.
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04-04-2008, 3:42 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 30 2006 Location: Norway Bike(s): 1997 Blackbird Posts: 381
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I venture to say that if you're between 175 and 185cm tall (and not extremely obese), the stock handlebars will do just fine. I recommend reading up on riding techniques (using your knees and lower back muscles rather than resting on your wrists with stiff elbows) and trying out a couple of methods before considering to alter the stock riding position. If you have pain in your sholders/arms/back to begin with, that is of course a different story.. Enjoy the bike, and ride safely! :-)
__________________ To do is to be - Socrates To be is to do - Jean-Paul Sartre Do-be-do-be-do - Frank Sinatra |
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04-04-2008, 8:44 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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Thank you all for your input, It is greatly appreciated. I took it out again last night to school, and for a leisurely ride after school across the county , Filled it up for the first time at a gas station...$12 later it stopped (full): take that opec! hit some nice roads back towards my house, but at that point I was sorta racing the rain back to my house (rain coming in from the south, i was coming from the north...) I'm just so psyched, I love riding...
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle" |
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04-07-2008, 1:33 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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I'm witcha man, first ride yesterday! 
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. |
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04-07-2008, 2:04 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 30 2006 Location: Norway Bike(s): 1997 Blackbird Posts: 381
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I've had this bike for a year and a half, and the bike STILL makes me every single time. Best allround bike in the world IMHO!
__________________ To do is to be - Socrates To be is to do - Jean-Paul Sartre Do-be-do-be-do - Frank Sinatra |
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04-07-2008, 10:02 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
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I must say, I'm a little suprised at how quickly this is happening...  You guys were right about the metzeler m3's, I took the bike out to lorain yesterday to visit my girlfriend, then when i got back near home, I stopped off at my cousin's house to say hi. My uncle was checking out the bike, and he goes "about time for a new tire?" so I replied with, "yeah, it's worn some, but I don't know how soon, I'm going to have to replace them" the he goes "well you got a band showing" "what!?" sure enough, the center stripe is sticking out  So, i've read a few of the threads here about tires, and i figured for my riding the pirelli diablo stradas would be my best bet, Got a set on order now.
__________________ Šuane "Harley's don't have a "throttle" in the typical use of the word, think of it more as a "volume knob" on the right handle bar, the more you twist it, the more windows you rattle" | |
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04-08-2008, 2:39 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 30 2006 Location: Norway Bike(s): 1997 Blackbird Posts: 381
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04-08-2008, 2:51 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Bike(s): RED(the fast color), 2001 CBR1100XX, 2004 ZZR600 Age: 39 Posts: 1,593
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__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. |
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04-16-2008, 2:29 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Farnham UK Bike(s): 2001 Blue Blackbird Posts: 138
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Hi, glad you enjoyed the first ride, yes gloves, leathers, helmet are a must...wouldn't dream of riding in anything less... I've seen too many very gnasty pictures in Magazines of offs with no protection...
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04-25-2008, 10:40 PM
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| youfly2  Join Date: Apr 16 2008 Location: alliance ,oh Bike(s): 97 Honda Black Bird Age: 37 Posts: 151
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hey big arn what part of ohio you from us ohio guys have to stick together!! ha daryl akron /cleveland |
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