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Why do you love B.B ?
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03-26-2008, 6:07 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 02 2008 Location: egypt Bike(s): Honda blakbird 1998 dynojet kit stage 2, Black one Age: 32 Posts: 45
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As one of BB lovers i would like to know how its community think of it. Simply you love the BB and still keeping it despite there are new bikes like new busa or zx14 ? why the other bikes don't take the BB off your heart ?  | ||
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03-26-2008, 8:10 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 07 2008 Location: Malta Bike(s): black 2000 honda blackbird Posts: 84
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its a HONDA , others I dont like
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03-26-2008, 7:43 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: 1,906
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It was $6000.00 AUD cheaper then the FJR1300 !!!!! ........................... It was a very close call between the two for my commuting purposes. ............... And because of Honda build quality 
__________________ " '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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03-26-2008, 7:59 PM
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| Rapin' Asphalt!  Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX, '03 FJR1300, '08 Busa Age: 50 Posts: 874
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There are very few bike in the Blackbird's category. The Busa, the ZX-12/ZX-14, the BMW K1200S... really, that's about it. Of these, most are faster, with better, more modern components. There are one or two with equal or more comfortable ergos. Only one has approached matching the XX's reliability.... the later model year Busas. Only the ZX-14 can match the Blackbird's almost vibe-free engine smoothness. So putting it all together, there is not a SINGLE BIKE on the planet that has the combination of ALL these things to the degree the Blackbird does. NONE. The Hayabusa is faster, but no where near as comfortable. The ZX-14 is faster, and about the same comfort, but is less reliable. The K1200S is a BMW.... 'nuff said. I have a '03 FJR, '08 Busa, and '02 XX. If the government held a gun against my head today and said I must pick one bike over the others, can you guess which bike would remain? |
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03-26-2008, 9:53 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,288
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I am not a true sports/hyper bike rider. I'm not built for that - too fat... Tried sitting on the bird, went over and sat on a ZZR1200 and went straight back to the bird and bought it - without even going for a test ride.
__________________ Paul Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier  |
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03-26-2008, 10:00 PM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,391
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I love my Bird for the reliability, comfort, and style. No longer the speed king but she will spank most other bikes still to this day but for me my Bird has it all and can do it all. Plus it's a Honda and they do make the best damn Jap bike out there! By the way Nutter, How fat are you anyways??? 
__________________ 02 Silver Bird, Throttlemeister, HID's, Scorpion Carbon Fiber Oval Exhaust, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Power Commander, Speedohealer, Corbin seat, Lowered foot pegs & more Mods to come!!!  |
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03-26-2008, 10:13 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2007 Location: MOntreal Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX Posts: 127
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Me, it was love at first sight....The first time I laid eyes on one, was by my work, I said what's that???? Nice bike! Looks comfortable too! (mean while I had no idea what it was or what it could do ...."till I got it!) when I took it for a ride , I quickly realised its amazing potential. I was in for a treat!
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03-26-2008, 10:25 PM
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| Moderator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,288
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6'2" and down to 240lb
__________________ Paul Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier |
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03-26-2008, 10:50 PM
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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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Almost exact same story as charles, 'ceptin I AIN'T RODE IT YET!  Before actually seeing one, read all of the rave reviews then went and sat on one. Seems to have the versatility I was lookin for.
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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03-26-2008, 11:18 PM
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| TEDZXX Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,391
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__________________ 02 Silver Bird, Throttlemeister, HID's, Scorpion Carbon Fiber Oval Exhaust, Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Power Commander, Speedohealer, Corbin seat, Lowered foot pegs & more Mods to come!!! | |
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03-26-2008, 11:21 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: 1,906
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__________________ " '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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03-27-2008, 12:22 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 24 2008 Location: Finland Bike(s): 2007 Honda CBR 1100 XX Limited Tour Edition Age: 28 Posts: 8
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It was almost love in first sight for me...though I have always liked how Honda's sport bikes look a like. The XX is just the only Honda that is big enough for me...I'm over 190 cm tall. I was looking BMW K1200S for a while too but ended to my bike with good resellers offer.
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03-27-2008, 2:32 AM
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| Moderator Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,288
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 Anyway, I'm not fat, I'm festively plump. Now you know why I have Cartman as my avatar....
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03-27-2008, 2:58 AM
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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: 1,906
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__________________ " '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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03-27-2008, 4:03 AM
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| Birdman  Join Date: Feb 17 2008 Location: Melbourne Bike(s): Blue 2003 CBRxx Posts: 279
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My blackbird looks good, feels good, is good! Looks are the first attractor, mine is blue and I was trading in a red bike specifically for a blue bike. It's curves are sweet and it's lines are serious. Then comes the feel - silk MMmmhhh. My first test ride was like a dream. My next ride was a dream too ... Finally good comes from the heart and the blackbird is all heart. It is a subtly powerful ride. It will give you all you need. I don't think it is perfect but it's close enough for me. Have fun
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03-27-2008, 4:38 AM
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| Join Date: Jan 02 2008 Location: egypt Bike(s): Honda blakbird 1998 dynojet kit stage 2, Black one Age: 32 Posts: 45
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03-27-2008, 7:15 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 25 2007 Location: Croatia Bike(s): Honda XX/05 Posts: 39
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Maby it is only my gesing but Bird did not lose anything from her beauty in this 11 jears! She has uniq lines,she ride smooth,ergos for all kind riding-I have no problems nieder with City or open roads! She is fast enought for Normal use I mean where du you need in daily use even her 150hs and 300kmh! I do not mind that Kawas and Suzis have more power stil prefer my Black Bird!
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03-27-2008, 7:39 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 07 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Bike(s): '03 XX Age: 48 Posts: 49
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I had my first ride today. My last bike (1984 v65 Sabre) compared to the 'bird? '69 Roadrunner vs. Turbo Carerra. Holy crap these things are smooth! My only problem is that the toes of my boots are too thick, and i had to upshift with the edge of the sole.......... |
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03-27-2008, 7:53 PM
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 Join Date: Apr 25 2007 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Bike(s): Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 160
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First I put on my helmet then slip on the gloves and jacket, hop on the bird and go riden'  and when the young girls  in the cars pull up beside me at the lights roll down their window and yell NICE BIKE DUDE!!! I just nod my head and give em a quick burnout or wheelie when the light turns green and smile under my helmet from ear to ear!!!.......BECAUSE>>>>>>>>>>>>>They don't know its a 43 year old balding, married middle age man with 5 kids Makes me feel young again!! Thats why I love my bird
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03-27-2008, 9:48 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Bike(s): '99 CBR1100XX Age: 39 Posts: 1,409
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03-27-2008, 10:28 PM
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| Got any blacker???  Join Date: Jan 09 2008 Location: Eagle Heights, QLD, Australia Bike(s): 03 XX Black Age: 36 Posts: 98
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For me it is as follows.... Performance - it has 50% more power than I will ever need. Handling - It's got more grip than I got guts Comfort - I too am a portly gentleman Looks - It looks horn without being at the cutting edge of design Price - Unbelievable value compared to the other bikes that I would have looked at Quality - It is a Honda, need I say more. I have also lusted after one ever since the morphing eagle ads circa 98 |
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03-28-2008, 12:42 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 10 2007 Location: St. George, Utah Bike(s): '00 CBR1100XX Titanium, '07 HD 1200L, '02 Rebel Posts: 98
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During our documentary shoot on the PCH I tried mounting both still digital and motion digital cameras on the other rides accompanying us. Not one of those platforms proved smooth enough to keep vibration from distorting the shot, even at 1/125 of a second. The 'Bird's counterbalancing, it's mind-reading tracking, it's forgiving braking system, it's balls-out, g-force inducing, leave-reality-behind in a flash acceleration along with its round-town grocery getting manners... couldn't ask for a better ride.
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03-28-2008, 1:05 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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For me, It was a search for the ultimate honda... back in '01 i seen a honda ad for a "new" cbx, it was a 1600, but it wasn't even a concept, it was a drawing... when I looked at what honda had to offer that year, I saw the red xx...  wanted one ever since...
__________________ 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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03-28-2008, 1:57 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 23 2007 Location: Boston Bike(s): 01 XX Age: 45 Posts: 233
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I love my bird because it still thrills me with every ride!
__________________ "It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything" - Tyler Durden |
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