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General CBR XX Discussion: General Discussion of the Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird that does not fit into the other specific forums. | |||||||
If there were no birds...
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| Suzuki |    | 25 | 21.19% |
| Yamaha |    | 12 | 10.17% |
| Kawasaki |    | 20 | 16.95% |
| Another Honda |    | 49 | 41.53% |
| Ducati (and other option inc. beer). |    | 12 | 10.17% |
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06-25-2008, 3:48 PM
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 Join Date: Apr 05 2008 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Bike(s): '99 CBR1100XX Age: 45 Posts: 44
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Imagine you're living in a freaky universe where the Blackbird was never invented. Assuming you'd still be riding a bike, what bike would you be riding? | ||
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06-25-2008, 3:51 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 14 2008 Location: south carolina Bike(s): 03 CBR1100XX Posts: 20
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Hayabusa
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06-25-2008, 4:00 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 18 2008 Location: Lousville Bike(s): 97 XX Posts: 67
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yup, i would agree... the busa would be my choice. Sure am glad there is a bird though!
__________________ 97 XX, Full Stainless Muzzy 4-2-1 with carbon can, BMC Filters, Jets, Throttlemeister cruise control, and a big blue "Busa Bottle" |
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06-25-2008, 5:02 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 27 2008 Location: Jacksonvill, FL Bike(s): 2003 BBird Posts: 101
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It was the Bird (1st choice) or the SV1000s.
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06-25-2008, 6:17 PM
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 Join Date: Jan 04 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Bike(s): XX, YZ450, ZX6R, RSVR, KTM525, Commando 850, CR Age: 45 Posts: 556
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when I bought the bird ............busa (yes I do know they did not make them then). Now? Dul sport! KTM 960 or BMW R1200 Adventure Up to my wife (since she is a pillion of great importance to me and my accountant)? BMW K1200GT! Yep I might be getting old.
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06-25-2008, 7:42 PM
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| ... Get A Good Lawyer !  Join Date: Dec 19 2007 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Bike(s): Honda '07 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Age: 44 Posts: 1,771
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ZX14R ................ have had several Kwakas and have a soft spot for the things ! 1098 Duke would tweak my interest if it wasn't so damn expensive in Oz !
__________________ " '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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06-25-2008, 7:47 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 01 2006 Location: VA Bike(s): '99 Blackbird (BLACK) Age: 33 Posts: 98
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my first bike was a '93 Zuk gsxr750 - i hated and loved that bike at the same time mainly didn't have the aftermarket selection anymoreat the time I had it & it had an electrical problem that baffled me for 2/3 the time I owned it but I did like the way it looked and seeing what some of the folks are doing to the older bikes with custom parts makes me miss it a little I also like the gsxr1000 with the superman headlight if I had to go buy a bike now it would probably be the kaw zx14
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06-25-2008, 8:22 PM
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| Join Date: Feb 04 2008 Location: Picayune,MS Bike(s): 97 CBR1100XX, 07 CBR1000RR/Repsol Age: 45 Posts: 201
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Honda has released the CB1000R in the UK.... THis would be a fun bike to ride. I think it could use a small windshield though. Basicaly a 600 Hornet with a detuned 06-07 1000RR engine with more mid-range. THe single side swingarm is sweet... 
__________________ Scott 97 BB "Big Black" "I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead" Jimmy Buffet |
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06-25-2008, 9:48 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 414
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ZX-14 i like kawi's (my first real bike was a kawi)
__________________ 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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06-25-2008, 11:02 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Bike(s): ****RED ****01XX - 84FJ1100-03GSXR 750-07GSXR 1000 Posts: 1,200
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I just purchased a GSXR1000 as a second bike, because I already had a Bird,but, if I didn't have a bird I would go with the Busa...but not the ugly 08 truck looking thing......a 99 cinnamon, un-restricted Busa.
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06-25-2008, 11:03 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 27 2007 Location: San Diego Bike(s): 2002 CBR 1100XX Posts: 28
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06-25-2008, 11:08 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: 1,316
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 ok, a kawi probably. ZX-14 if I could afford it.
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06-26-2008, 12:42 AM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,064
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ZX14 or BMWk1200s would do me ok if the Bird wasn't available
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06-26-2008, 2:22 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,253
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Well if I lived near a track I would like a Fireblade. I couldn't go for an eyeabuser. I'd opt for a ZX14 for everyday riding.
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06-26-2008, 2:27 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,000
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Ducati ST4s
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06-26-2008, 3:06 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 21 2007 Location: Springwood, West of Hell (Sydney), Australia Bike(s): Red '98 'bird gone, not forgotten, Black '07 Bird Age: 41 Posts: 476
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Probably try a Triumph triple of some sort, maybe a Tiger, or a Duke Multistrada or ST.
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06-26-2008, 7:35 AM
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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: 192
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I stepped up to the bird after riding an F2, so if the bird hadn't been around, I probably woulda gone with a VFR. Now that I've had a bird... if there's no replacement when the time comes, then I'd probably go with BMW's version (K1200) or maybe a ZX14.
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06-26-2008, 7:38 AM
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 Join Date: Jun 23 2008 Location: Labrador, QLD Bike(s): 2005 Blackbird Age: 23 Posts: 30
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first bike was a kwakka, so i would go zx14. love the look. have been meaning to try for a test ride for ages...
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06-26-2008, 9:45 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 26 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Bike(s): 2001 CBR1100XX (The Red Year) Age: 24 Posts: 414
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i just seen a new fireblade up close  a little more horsepower than a stock bird... I'd have to get a more comfy seat, but otherwise would be a good machine...
__________________ 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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06-26-2008, 10:09 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 1,671
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No doubt Nutter, I'd be riding a Duc St4-abs. I'd have the "best" of both worlds, sort of. A hot Duc V-Twin plus a tourer. Just like I'm trying to create with my Bird, successfully I think. I almost bought a black one untill I saw the Bird. Cheers.
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06-26-2008, 11:45 AM
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| Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,253
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DUC St4. Nice bike but.... Lots of maint costs. Also has a lot of known issues. If you are a good wrench maybe. I have a friend who had one. Got rid of it and bought himself an FJ1300. More power. More Comfy. More reliable. Cheaper too.
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06-26-2008, 8:18 PM
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| Join Date: Jan 04 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Bike(s): XX, YZ450, ZX6R, RSVR, KTM525, Commando 850, CR Age: 45 Posts: 556
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06-27-2008, 1:12 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 12 2007 Location: GREECE-ATHENS Bike(s): Cbr1100xx 02 tahitian blue Age: 38 Posts: 609
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...i won't vote .....i used to have all of them...looool...
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06-27-2008, 1:13 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 12 2007 Location: GREECE-ATHENS Bike(s): Cbr1100xx 02 tahitian blue Age: 38 Posts: 609
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...but i'll have to answer..." Then our world will be full of bugs ..." 
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06-27-2008, 8:51 PM
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 Join Date: May 17 2008 Location: Hustisford WI Bike(s): 2003 blackbird,1992 suzuki gsxr 1100 Age: 28 Posts: 363
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It would have to be a busa, that was my other choise before decideing on the bird anyway
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