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jclaude · 10-27-2009, 4:34 AM

It's has happened a year ago.On the 27th of october 2008 i purchased my bird.When i came home i googled Honda Super Blackbird, found this wonderful forum and registered on that day,so did Shewie happy anniversairy mate

.I own quite a few bikes in the past but i've never loved one as much as i love my blackbird.I guess everybody here feels the same way for his(her) bike.Tell us folks,how long do you have your blackbird for?Do you still love it like when you had your first ride on it?

DeathWish01 · 10-27-2009, 4:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jclaude

It's has happened a year ago.On the 27th of october 2008 i purchased my bird.When i came home i googled Honda Super Blackbird, found this wonderful forum and registered on that day,so did Shewie happy anniversairy mate

.I own quite a few bikes in the past but i've never loved one as much as i love my blackbird.I guess everybody here feels the same way for his(her) bike.Tell us folks,how long do you have your blackbird for?Do you still love it like when you had your first ride on it?

but how long out of this year was your license suspended?
its my anniversary also jclaude... 10oct08 is when i joined... so im almost 20 days overdue..... dammit i hate it when i forget anniversaries... LOL

jclaude · 10-27-2009, 5:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DeathWish01

but how long out of this year was your license suspended?
its my anniversary also jclaude... 10oct08 is when i joined... so im almost 20 days overdue..... dammit i hate it when i forget anniversaries... LOL

3 month mate, but even with 3 month suspension i ride more often than a few canadians on this board

DeathWish01 · 10-27-2009, 5:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jclaude

3 month mate, but even with 3 month suspension i ride more often than a few canadians on this board

you gotta point LOL.. i cant say much since i live next to canada and on top of the rocky mountains at that.....

steveCBR1100xx · 10-27-2009, 8:13 AM

Bought mine in May last year..............and she still makes me smile whenever I ride her............my bike !!! ya dirty minded people

John01XX · 10-27-2009, 9:18 AM

February 2001

Was one of the first 50 members here as I know Consoft personally.
Also active on the .org board

Ride to work at least three days a week all year round

CanadianBird · 10-27-2009, 10:03 AM

I saddled up my Bird on May 4, 2002 and left to ride across the country to Toronto on July 2, 2002. 148,600 kms at the moment. Rode a Harley before the Bird. Did quite a bit of "market research". Test rode a VFR but felt I would outgrow it quickly. Toyed briefly with the thoughts of a Duc ST 4/abs but quickly changed my mind. Reason being school's out June 30, Duc dealer states, "You part is in Italy and won't arrive in Vancouver till the middle of September." No thanks. I still have the original brochure of the 900, VFR 800, St 1300, and the BlackBird. Saw the Bird in the showroom, sat on her, made an offer, ordered some Givi hard bags, a Corbin GFL, Two Bros tit slip ons, Heli Bars and left town as stated above. OH, I had the bike delivered to my home, didn't even test ride her.

deadman · 10-27-2009, 10:05 AM

June 2008, and have added 25,000klms to her original 2 year old 351 klms in 16 months,
Did not even test ride it, I have always envied Honda's reliability, The Bird does not dissapoint me.
I dont commute on it, I just ride on weekends for fun,Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun, Shit, I got carried away there.
August 2008 I was looking for info on my Moped on the internet and found cbrxx, then I found out what sort of motor cycle it was, that I had bought for myself. The info on here for the bird is mind blowing, I am on a few sites, but cbrxx clearly is miles in front, and you get a few laughs as well, and the people are tops too,
Cheers,
Brian.

PoGo · 10-27-2009, 10:06 AM

I'ts been one year and about 25 000km... I ride her everyday... everywhere. Love her even more now than when I got her.

shewie · 10-27-2009, 2:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PoGo

Love her even more now than when I got her.

I never expected it to become such an addiction. This bike has captivated me far more than any other ride I have ever owned. I bought it without even hearing it run (although I did give it a VERY thorough looking over) from a dealer after many months of searching for a (wait for it) ST.

BackStreet · 10-27-2009, 3:26 PM

I had a 600RR that felt like a pocket racer. Fun but 100miles was a long way.

I got a nearly new VFR but I could not take the VTEC and the insurance was just as much as a Blackbird.

Rode the Blackbird home and I knew this was a keeper. Not some toy bike, you don't see yourself coming and going down the highway. The looks are timeless, classic, and clean. The Blackbird looks better than most current bikes when most 1997 bikes look like they are ancient.

bob12312357 · 10-27-2009, 5:01 PM

Around 6 months. Drove 700 miles to North Carolina to pick her up. Put around 7K miles since then. Deff would not mind another 30 ponies, a suspension capable of being pushed a bit harder for a voluptous rider such as myself.lol Love the bike,and with the givis it holds as much stuff as my car trunk.lol It just really needs a better suspension. Guess I got a winter project for a day when it snows.

womble · 10-27-2009, 5:38 PM

Have had it nearly a year now from new. Only done 1800 kilometres so far

lois · 10-27-2009, 6:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shewie

I never expected it to become such an addiction. This bike has captivated me far more than any other ride I have ever owned. I bought it without even hearing it run (although I did give it a VERY thorough looking over) from a dealer after many months of searching for a (wait for it) ST.

I always suspected that there was something really wrong with you....and now you have gone and confirmed it for me.

Wow Scott.....just wow.

Lois

CanadianBird · 10-28-2009, 10:32 AM

Bob123etc. You can always rebuild your suspension and you'll have to anyway after 35-45,000 kms. Front and rear. More ponies = turbo, nos, supercharging. You should get 140-145 rwhp with tuning, pipes. Shouldn't you.

Nutter67 · 10-29-2009, 8:30 PM

I bought mine in Sept 07 with 3.2km on the clock. Didnt even take a test ride.

Nutter67 · 10-29-2009, 8:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathWish01

but how long out of this year was your license suspended?
its my anniversary also jclaude... 10oct08 is when i joined... so im almost 20 days overdue..... dammit i hate it when i forget anniversaries... LOL

Ummmm....... Mike, you might want to double chack. You joined on the 7th Oct not the 10th.

docsevicz · 10-29-2009, 8:39 PM

I got my '03 in June of '05. The dealer had a dozen of them still in crates. I bet he wishes he still had a couple of them.

WOL · 10-29-2009, 10:04 PM

I bought my '96 titanium in early '98 with about 2000K's on it, I saved her from a dirt floor shed with a holely tin roof and only two side walls. She had a flat battery, two flat tyres, a dead spider in the air cleaner box and she was covered in dust. She still wears the scars where she fell on Old Mates leg and snapped it, I guess she didn't like being treated poorly. She now shares a clean garage with some stable mates, gets regular services and even gets covered when not in use and now more than Ten years on and not as many K's on her as i'd like, she still surprises me how good she is, love it.

jonscott · 10-30-2009, 2:34 AM

How long i've owned it and how long I've been riding it are two different numbers, because I bought it totalled. I don't mean a scratch in the frame and a dent in the tank, I mean it was WRECKED.

XXCESS · 10-30-2009, 7:58 AM

Bought my 01 in 02 think about selling & trading every now & then but nothin beats it

Skapan · 10-30-2009, 8:47 AM

Bought mine new in Aug 1999. Never went back to the dealer - never needed to. That is real quality!

Rex · 11-02-2009, 1:30 AM

2 weeks on tuesday. Not currently rideable.

Taetor · 11-05-2009, 12:06 AM

got my '97 new in may '98

Banshee · 11-05-2009, 12:10 AM

I went with over 8 years, since although this one was bought in June '07 new, I had it's predecessor from new in '98 to '04.

DragonXX · 11-05-2009, 2:07 AM

Picked her up new from the Honda shop on Saturday the 22nd December, 2007.
Best present Santa ever left under the tree

Odometer currently reads 48,966 klms (30,604 miles). Has never missed a beat except for a flat tyre. Hardly her fault though

johnison1969 · 11-07-2009, 12:30 PM

Got my first bird in 2002 Titanium year 97, had a vmax and a gsxr 1000 inbetween, but missed my bird so much I sold my 07 gsxr and bought another 97 titanium bird, and the love affair continues

By the way the gizer 1000 had full akro carbon race system, throtel responder, power commander, dynod at 185 bhp at rear wheel....still the bird lights me up, still far better..

paul7911 · 11-07-2009, 12:45 PM

Bought mine new in Aug 1997 best bike i've had.
DSCF5062.JPG

XXCESS · 11-07-2009, 9:20 PM

Like the Exhausts what are they?

paul7911 · 11-08-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by XXCESS

Like the Exhausts what are they?

have look on Campbell Custom Exhausts:Custom 1-off systems, Stainless Steel motor cycle exhaust systems to your specifications all the best paul

View Poll Results: How long do you have your bird for?
less than a year	14	17.72%
1 year	16	20.25%
2 to 3 years	11	13.92%
3 to 5 years	14	17.72%
5 to 8 years	10	12.66%
more than 8 years	14	17.72%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

10-27-2009, 8:13 AM	#5
steveCBR1100xx Join Date: Jun 02 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK Age: 50 Posts: 101	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Bought mine in May last year..............and she still makes me smile whenever I ride her............my bike !!! ya dirty minded people __________________ I'm not a complete idiot.........some bits are missing http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevecbr11xx/ Blackbird owners group on my flickr link

10-27-2009, 9:18 AM	#6
John01XX Vendor Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: So. Flo-da Posts: 1,147	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? February 2001 Was one of the first 50 members here as I know Consoft personally. Also active on the .org board Ride to work at least three days a week all year round __________________ John Smith Proprieter of John's Bike Bits John@BikeBits.us

10-27-2009, 10:03 AM	#7
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,396	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I saddled up my Bird on May 4, 2002 and left to ride across the country to Toronto on July 2, 2002. 148,600 kms at the moment. Rode a Harley before the Bird. Did quite a bit of "market research". Test rode a VFR but felt I would outgrow it quickly. Toyed briefly with the thoughts of a Duc ST 4/abs but quickly changed my mind. Reason being school's out June 30, Duc dealer states, "You part is in Italy and won't arrive in Vancouver till the middle of September." No thanks. I still have the original brochure of the 900, VFR 800, St 1300, and the BlackBird. Saw the Bird in the showroom, sat on her, made an offer, ordered some Givi hard bags, a Corbin GFL, Two Bros tit slip ons, Heli Bars and left town as stated above. OH, I had the bike delivered to my home, didn't even test ride her.

10-27-2009, 10:05 AM	#8
deadman Join Date: Aug 16 2008 Location: Lilydale Melb Australia Age: 61 Posts: 2,280	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? June 2008, and have added 25,000klms to her original 2 year old 351 klms in 16 months, Did not even test ride it, I have always envied Honda's reliability, The Bird does not dissapoint me. I dont commute on it, I just ride on weekends for fun,Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun, Shit, I got carried away there. August 2008 I was looking for info on my Moped on the internet and found cbrxx, then I found out what sort of motor cycle it was, that I had bought for myself. The info on here for the bird is mind blowing, I am on a few sites, but cbrxx clearly is miles in front, and you get a few laughs as well, and the people are tops too, Cheers, Brian. __________________ If ya not boppin, Ya in ya coffin. Rock and roll will soothe your soul. Mods, 6mm Shim, 12 inch risers, Double bubble Windsceen, Homemade Ventura type packrack, Expandable to 82 litre, Rjays rack bag, Lowered rear end frame by 3 inches. Suspension is still stock, home made Cans, awesome. Last edited by deadman; 10-27-2009 at 10:07 AM. Reason: more info

10-27-2009, 10:06 AM	#9
PoGo Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 68	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I'ts been one year and about 25 000km... I ride her everyday... everywhere. Love her even more now than when I got her.

10-27-2009, 3:26 PM	#11
BackStreet Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 607	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I had a 600RR that felt like a pocket racer. Fun but 100miles was a long way. I got a nearly new VFR but I could not take the VTEC and the insurance was just as much as a Blackbird. Rode the Blackbird home and I knew this was a keeper. Not some toy bike, you don't see yourself coming and going down the highway. The looks are timeless, classic, and clean. The Blackbird looks better than most current bikes when most 1997 bikes look like they are ancient.

10-27-2009, 5:01 PM	#12
bob12312357 Join Date: Mar 16 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 141	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Around 6 months. Drove 700 miles to North Carolina to pick her up. Put around 7K miles since then. Deff would not mind another 30 ponies, a suspension capable of being pushed a bit harder for a voluptous rider such as myself.lol Love the bike,and with the givis it holds as much stuff as my car trunk.lol It just really needs a better suspension. Guess I got a winter project for a day when it snows.

10-27-2009, 5:38 PM	#13
womble Join Date: Jan 16 2009 Location: South Australia Age: 37 Posts: 30	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Have had it nearly a year now from new. Only done 1800 kilometres so far

10-28-2009, 10:32 AM	#15
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,396	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Bob123etc. You can always rebuild your suspension and you'll have to anyway after 35-45,000 kms. Front and rear. More ponies = turbo, nos, supercharging. You should get 140-145 rwhp with tuning, pipes. Shouldn't you.

10-29-2009, 8:30 PM	#16
Nutter67 Administrator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 5,423	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I bought mine in Sept 07 with 3.2km on the clock. Didnt even take a test ride. __________________ *Paul* *Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier*

10-29-2009, 8:39 PM	#18
docsevicz Join Date: Jan 24 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 49 Posts: 471	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I got my '03 in June of '05. The dealer had a dozen of them still in crates. I bet he wishes he still had a couple of them. __________________ Speed ... Like the waves coming to the shore ... its in my blood and in my bones. Mark Knofler

10-29-2009, 10:04 PM	#19
WOL Join Date: Feb 10 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 164	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I bought my '96 titanium in early '98 with about 2000K's on it, I saved her from a dirt floor shed with a holely tin roof and only two side walls. She had a flat battery, two flat tyres, a dead spider in the air cleaner box and she was covered in dust. She still wears the scars where she fell on Old Mates leg and snapped it, I guess she didn't like being treated poorly. She now shares a clean garage with some stable mates, gets regular services and even gets covered when not in use and now more than Ten years on and not as many K's on her as i'd like, she still surprises me how good she is, love it. __________________ Time is irrelevent when cruising the back roads

10-30-2009, 2:34 AM	#20
jonscott Railin' Join Date: Apr 17 2009 Location: Portland, OR \| Dallas, TX Posts: 540	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? How long i've owned it and how long I've been riding it are two different numbers, because I bought it totalled. I don't mean a scratch in the frame and a dent in the tank, I mean it was WRECKED. __________________ When you see a car, think of the stupidest thing the driver could do, then get prepared for it to happen.

10-30-2009, 7:58 AM	#21
XXCESS Join Date: Nov 18 2006 Location: Perth, Westralia Age: 53 Posts: 132	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Bought my 01 in 02 think about selling & trading every now & then but nothin beats it __________________ Noel

10-30-2009, 8:47 AM	#22
Skapan Join Date: Apr 05 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 91	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Bought mine new in Aug 1999. Never went back to the dealer - never needed to. That is real quality!

11-02-2009, 1:30 AM	#23
Rex Join Date: Oct 15 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 266	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? 2 weeks on tuesday. Not currently rideable.

11-05-2009, 12:06 AM	#24
Taetor Join Date: Feb 22 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 34 Posts: 609	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? got my '97 new in may '98

11-05-2009, 12:10 AM	#25
Banshee Join Date: Jun 21 2007 Location: Springwood, West of Hell (Sydney), Australia Age: 43 Posts: 1,078	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? I went with over 8 years, since although this one was bought in June '07 new, I had it's predecessor from new in '98 to '04.

11-05-2009, 2:07 AM	#26
DragonXX ... Get A Good Lawyer ! Join Date: Dec 20 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Age: 45 Posts: 2,726	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Picked her up new from the Honda shop on Saturday the 22nd December, 2007. Best present Santa ever left under the tree Odometer currently reads 48,966 klms (30,604 miles). Has never missed a beat except for a flat tyre. Hardly her fault though __________________ " 'Birds of a feather, flock together " Quote of the month: "Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

11-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#27
johnison1969 birds on the wing fly free Join Date: Nov 01 2009 Location: uk lancashire Age: 41 Posts: 437	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Got my first bird in 2002 Titanium year 97, had a vmax and a gsxr 1000 inbetween, but missed my bird so much I sold my 07 gsxr and bought another 97 titanium bird, and the love affair continues By the way the gizer 1000 had full akro carbon race system, throtel responder, power commander, dynod at 185 bhp at rear wheel....still the bird lights me up, still far better.. Last edited by johnison1969; 11-07-2009 at 12:49 PM. Reason: wanted to say more

11-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#28
paul7911 Join Date: Aug 17 2009 Location: STAPLEHURST UK Posts: 131	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Bought mine new in Aug 1997 best bike i've had. DSCF5062.JPG

11-07-2009, 9:20 PM	#29
XXCESS Join Date: Nov 18 2006 Location: Perth, Westralia Age: 53 Posts: 132	Re: How long have you been owning you bird? Like the Exhausts what are they? __________________ Noel

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