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07-13-2008, 10:55 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 03 2008 Location: Neenah, wi Bike(s): SV650, 2003 Black CBR1100xx Posts: 9
| eBay Motors: Honda : CBR (item 140249408501 end time Jul-16-08 18:41:32 PDT) Fellows Let me know if this looks to be a good price for this. 2003 red Blackbird with 7500 miles 1 owner I am planning on going up and seeing the bike this week; what should i check for? any tips would be highly appleciated | ||
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07-13-2008, 11:04 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Posts: 409
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Man That is one Sweet lookin Bird. Dont hesitate. Grab it. I wish I lived near there. Not much to check for on a bike looking that good. Very very envious. Good luck.
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07-14-2008, 10:42 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 1,972
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But it's not RED! Isn't that what the add states? Red BlackBird. However, it looks good, has low mileage and is affordable.
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07-14-2008, 11:12 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 12 2007 Location: GREECE-ATHENS Bike(s): Cbr1100xx 02 tahitian blue Age: 38 Posts: 636
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something smells.......2003 model that has the old 98 rear flash indicators....LBS on the side sticker (unless there are all inported with LBS stickers)...these were also with the 98 model..extra stickers on the side panels....definitely go and check the bike ...lift the seat and verify the color code..and s/n of the engine- frame...
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07-14-2008, 11:14 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Bike(s): 03 XX, Plated 03 XR650R Posts: 1,200
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Seems ok. Bolt missing on forward right side of tail assembly. Here are some pictures, for comparison, of a stock 03 XX with 350 miles: Last edited by Aurora : 07-14-2008 at 11:25 AM. |
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07-14-2008, 1:37 PM
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| Join Date: Jul 03 2008 Location: Neenah, wi Bike(s): SV650, 2003 Black CBR1100xx Posts: 9
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thanks for your tips guys!! I have offered him 5000; lets see what he gets back with. aurora: ur bike is sweeet! 350 miles!! u selling?  I have asked him about the missing bolt as well as the mirror jacket/shroud being backwards on the right mirror. I ran a carfax check and it came back OK so the title seems clean.Bullet: I saw some other pics of the 03 bird and the rear flash indicators seemed OK as well as the LBS stickers; maybe its a US bike thing. I am wonderign about the HRC stickers on the side panel; maybe add-ons. BTW the red was typ on my part; I was just wanting a red or a blue bird so guess typed that in.. |
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07-14-2008, 1:59 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: North Jersey Bike(s): 2003 CBR1100XX Posts: 3
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I have a 2003 in black and the Honda Racing is an add-on but the rest is stock including the LBS and rear signals. Looks like a deal even at $6000 because of >$1000 in extras. |
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07-14-2008, 10:56 PM
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 Join Date: May 17 2008 Location: Hustisford WI Bike(s): 2003 blackbird,1992 suzuki gsxr 1100 Age: 28 Posts: 364
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I paid 5800 for my 03 and mine had 27K on it at the time, Id go for it in a second
__________________ I Refuse to Tiptoe Through Life Only to Arrive Safely at Death  |
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07-14-2008, 11:58 PM
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| DarkRunner  Join Date: Jul 06 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca Bike(s): 1998 BLackbird Posts: 10
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just a word of caution....when you go up there to check it out.....make sur eto let it run for a while (about 10mins). Take it for a long run and let it get good and warm. Then check for leaks.....I bought one and didn't find out til much later that it had "coolant overflow" problems.
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07-15-2008, 12:22 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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Don't forget to ask "why" he's sellin.
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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07-15-2008, 1:15 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,750
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Seems like a good buy at 6K. If you can get it for less ... Better still. Good Luck. From the pics I can't tell if it has scratches on the one side faring panel or if it is just reflections. With the mileage and extra's it seems like a good deal at 6K.
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07-15-2008, 2:07 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 15 2008 Location: Portland, OR Bike(s): Thinking of buying XX Posts: 3
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Fellas - - along the same lines, I am also considering buying. I posted the following the in the Intro forum. Any input appreciated. "Am considering buying a '98 XX. My main concern: the brakes - - are they really up to the task of slowing this sled? I know they updated the LBS balance in '99 (I think '99) - - does this mean earlier versions are sub-par...or even dangerous? Also, are the carb models OK? No carb issues? Thanks, appreciate any input." |
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07-15-2008, 2:19 AM
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| Join Date: May 17 2008 Location: Hustisford WI Bike(s): 2003 blackbird,1992 suzuki gsxr 1100 Age: 28 Posts: 364
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07-15-2008, 3:26 AM
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| Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Posts: 409
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Hi Bassoman. No worries . Brakes are fine, could be better, but hey, it's not a full on sports bike. Carb's, no problem. May have a little flate spot issue coming onto mains in top gear roll-ons. Nothing that a Jet kit wont fix. If you find a low miles or K's one then go for it. With a little TLC they look as if they rolled out the factory yesterday.
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07-16-2008, 1:01 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 03 2008 Location: Neenah, wi Bike(s): SV650, 2003 Black CBR1100xx Posts: 9
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well fellows took the plunge! Thanks everybody here for their tips!! got the bird for 5200 and the guy threw in delivery (4 hrs in his trialer)..seller was a pretty nice guy..has 3 more bikes so wanted to sell this one..single owner, all in order, really knows his stuff; I will probably have to spring for a new battery soon and maybe chain n sprocket as all is still original..had great communication with him over the last few days and everthing seemed right..will be getting her on friday evening ...will post pics soon |
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07-16-2008, 1:06 AM
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| Join Date: May 17 2008 Location: Hustisford WI Bike(s): 2003 blackbird,1992 suzuki gsxr 1100 Age: 28 Posts: 364
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 Hope you injoy her, just like all of us already do
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07-16-2008, 2:05 AM
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| Join Date: Jul 31 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike(s): 01' Blackbird Age: 46 Posts: 19
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Way to go... That was a good buy. Best of luck to you.
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07-16-2008, 2:19 AM
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| Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,750
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AN OFFICIAL WELCOME TO THE CLUB. Nice going.
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07-16-2008, 4:55 AM
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| The Original Bird Watcher  Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Blue Blackbird Posts: 188
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Seems like the deal of the year to me. I have an 03 with 15000 km. I'd say that $5200 is a hell of a deal. Well done. I'd certainly want more than that for mine. Hope you enjoy her as much as the rest of us do ours. 
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07-20-2008, 2:18 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX, 1994 Honda Magna Age: 44 Posts: 441
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Congratulations on the purchase. Take it easy on the throttle until you have a good feel for her, you know courtship before marriage  |
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07-20-2008, 9:26 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,242
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Congrats on getting your bird, you wont be disappointed.
__________________ Paul Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier  |
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