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Finally! First ride yesterday!
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04-07-2008, 12:17 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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Finally got her on the road! Here's a summary: Arrived at shop and she was waiting for me, paint job complete (started w/front cowl, tank, and right side fairing, but had to paint the whole bike because it was not 95% stock color as promised, but hey...), started her up, and the deep roar of those old Two Bros. was like music! I did a once around to check everything and realized that I'd left the plates back in the cage!! Determined not to be denied any longer, I made the decision to make the 10 min trip back to the cage on the Bird anyways. First I had to go seven city blocks in the opposite direction to fill up at the gas station. As I pulled out, I immediately noticed the higher riding position than I'm used to, which is great; that's what I was after. I had the 6mm shim (thanxx John!) installed when she was being worked on. So there I was, new (to me) bike that I'd never ridden, more cc's than I've ever twisted the throttle on, no plates, and an anticipation that had been building up for weeks, so all of my senses, needless to say, were at a super-heightened level. I was aware of EVERYTHING!!--sorry for that little build-up, there's no climax--So I make it back, to the cage, didn't see one police car (good karma), put the plates on, and went to get it inspected. I then rode about 15 mins to the local beach, where there is a huge, empty parking lot (Orchard Beach in the Bronx, for those in the know), to practice maneuvers and get a feel for this baby. Went over all the usual requisites I could think of, swerving, quick stops from speed, clutch management, etc. (no stunts, are you kidding me?!?)After an hour or so, my only thought was--This is it!! This is what i've been after my whole life!!--ok, maybe not my whole life, but for the last 2 years fer shure! I, like many others before me, LOVE THIS BIKE!!!  It was well worth the wait! I feel official now. I haven't stopped smiling yet!!Alas, I was so enamored with my new girl, I didn't even think of taking any pics. The very next time the sun comes out, which looks like Tues or Weds, I'll show ya what she looks like now...
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  | ||
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04-07-2008, 1:43 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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Like one's first love .................................................. . There will be many more but that first time is always remembered Good luck and stay out of the headlines 
__________________ " '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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04-07-2008, 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
|  Sorry, had to do it. Congrats on finally getting your bum on the seat for real 
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04-07-2008, 8:43 AM
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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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Good for you! It's a great feeling.
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04-07-2008, 9:23 AM
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 Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 417
|  I ordered some new treads for mine yesterday, the metzs are already showing the center band....  so I ordered a pair of pirelli diablo stradas per this forum's data...hopefully they show up soon.
__________________ 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, 11:50 AM
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| What cop??  Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Bike(s): 02 Bird Age: 39 Posts: 1,627
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Congrats brotha!!!
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04-07-2008, 1:31 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 23 2007 Location: Boston Bike(s): 01 XX Age: 45 Posts: 233
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Congrats! Definitely post some pics!
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04-07-2008, 10:01 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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Don't mean to make you guys feel bad but I had hell puttin my lid on my sun burned bald head today. Ouch!!  I was mowing the yard and washed my truck yesterday but forgot about the ole hat trick I learned some years ago when my hair was thinning.I am happy to finally hear about you guys up North finally getting out and finally riding. Spring is here down South and all you guys should up and going the next couple of weeks. Good story by the way!!!
__________________ 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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04-09-2008, 1:43 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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As promised!! Here's what she looked like when I got her on the road again. Pics DO NOT do her justice. I ain't no photographer. After the paint job I added custom gold chromed decals. Still missing a couple on her fanny. Now that I'm basically "cashed-out", I'm lookin to do a few cosmetic mods before we head down to Myrtle Beach next month. Was thinkin smoked double bubble, gold levers, gold fairing bolts and maybe them Pilot Power 2's. Going for a red and gold theme. Whaddayathink?
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04-09-2008, 2:02 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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Outstanding piece of kit. You better be single as everyone knows red is a girl attractant
__________________ " '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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04-09-2008, 2:06 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL Bike(s): 1997 blackbird Age: 21 Posts: 378
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Looks nice, How do you like those two brothers pipes?
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04-09-2008, 2:10 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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04-09-2008, 2:12 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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04-09-2008, 5:52 AM
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| Birdman  Join Date: Feb 17 2008 Location: Melbourne Bike(s): Blue 2003 CBRxx Posts: 279
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Thank you for sharing your experience, it was inspiring. The photos are great! The red/gold/black theme sounds great.
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04-09-2008, 8:31 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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Looking good Armystrong.
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04-09-2008, 8:40 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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if you're ever in the area dude, we'll definitely hit the strip and turn all the heads.
__________________ 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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04-10-2008, 12:46 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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Thanks guys! Just glad to have her out and road-ready! Now that I think I've got this digital camera/photo shop thing licked, there'll be a lot more comin!! Gold POPS nicely off the red, aside from that, the exhaust, and the tail end, that looks identical to mine... Quote:
 cool! Anythings possible. I may hit 80 West one day and just keep it movin!!
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04-14-2008, 12:31 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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Did I mention that I love this bike?? ok, I have a confession--Since I took my first ride I've been kinda pussyfootin around with her. Yeah,  I can say I've been tryin to get used to the new feel but...I just haven't really been puttin her through her paces yet. UNTIL THIS WEEKEND!! Rode up to West Point, NY and you guys have been sooooo right! 85 mph does feel like 50. Between 85-100 IS her sweet spot! I can almost read a book at that speed--well, you get the picture. And 120?? Effortless!!!  Only now, am I beginning to understand the true, power of the dark side. Intoxicating. And that's all I have to say about that.
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04-14-2008, 2:36 AM
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| can't keep the frontend down!  Join Date: Oct 07 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX, 1985 Yamaha Maxim Age: 42 Posts: 34
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The Blackbird is a legal drug! You see people on it and having a good time. Then you want on it. Then you get on it and its better then you thought. HOOKED!! |
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04-14-2008, 4:20 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 25 2008 Location: singapore Bike(s): Stock 2000 FI model black Posts: 12
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Er... legal drug? Over 3000 rpm in top gear and it's anything but! Especially back home in England, with its cameras, radar traps and bike cops Good thing for us Singapore bikers that Malaysia is just over the bridge. The highways are long and wide.. and the lawmen in Malaysia are few and far between. If you ever do get caught I hear you can pay a small "fine" on the spot... ahem |
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04-14-2008, 5:46 AM
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 Join Date: Apr 14 2008 Location: AUCKLAND Bike(s): Grey, standard pipes and panniers out the wazoo. Posts: 13
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Hi guys - new to the forum. I took my new bike (06) out for the first time on sunday down Aucklands main HWY. It was my first ride on any bike since 2004. Back then i sold my ZX-6R 'cause it got boring. Riding in the rain took it's toll on my enthusiasm. Now 2 days after my return to riding, my face is still sore from grinning. It has more power than anything i have ever had the pleasure of riding in the past, and that includes a GSXR1000 that a mate lent me. Anyway i plan to tour the south island next summer, NZ is way prettier than back home in Australia. Last edited by TimmoNZ : 04-15-2008 at 6:07 AM. |
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04-14-2008, 6:23 AM
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| Birdman Join Date: Feb 17 2008 Location: Melbourne Bike(s): Blue 2003 CBRxx Posts: 279
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 For sure, magnificent country. You've got it made, beautiful country on a beautiful bike. Who could ask for more? OK maybe you could include a pillion - Nah!
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04-14-2008, 9:18 AM
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