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meddyxx · 11-20-2008, 9:44 AM

I'm working on some better shots, smoke show stuff but it's hard to find a dry day with no city folk filling the streets. cool neons, I've been thinking about some of those but just dont ride at night much.

ladyninja · 11-20-2008, 10:00 AM

The neons were installed in one afternoon, I ride often at night or at least when its dark outside. Yeah understand finding a dry clear free of obstacle day. I usually find a back country road and a long stretch of straight pavement to stretch the xx's legs a little

3cRider · 11-20-2008, 1:29 PM

Thanks all for the pics and text, I'll be working on the piece this weekend so if anyone can get me the stuff by Saturday evening, that would be great!

Thanks

rubber side down!

Oh yah, and this will be running in the Feb issue which you should see toward the end of next month. I'll definitely let you all know once it's available in stores.

heisti · 11-20-2008, 2:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyninja

nope sorry

Gator Customs, Inc.
have a look...

ladyninja · 11-20-2008, 2:42 PM

Pretty Cool - I like the neons because I can turn them on and off as I please or "when needed" .....but those graphics are pretty sweet!

Strek · 11-20-2008, 5:26 PM

I've often wondered about the neons. I thought that they had outlawed them. I guess that was only on cars??? Does anyone know for sure?

Ladyninja, Do you find that you get pulled over more with lights?

ladyninja · 11-20-2008, 5:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Strek

I've often wondered about the neons. I thought that they had outlawed them. I guess that was only on cars??? Does anyone know for sure?

Ladyninja, Do you find that you get pulled over more with lights?

The only ones that are illegal to my knowledge are Blue

Red and white, reason being those are emergency colors. I have been pulled over because of the neons yes, have I ever gotten a ticket because of them no. Hence the reason of the turn off/on switch. When an officer pulls me over and says they are illegal, I just say Oh I'm sorry officer I didn't know that and I turn them off. An officer once told me that its a distraction going down the road to drivers, I said well at least they saw me and cell phones are more of a distraction than my neons sir. So yes they are illegal, more colors are more attractive to police than others, but I haven't gotten a ticket for them and most police officers are pretty cool about it. I don't know about other cities or states...... Just Michigan. All the bikes I ride with have neons on them. The two blackbirds have purple and blue, the ninja has green, the F4 has yellow soon to be teal, and the R6 has pink. They look awesome and the neons use less battery power than the LEDs. Hope this answers your question~

Strek · 11-20-2008, 6:28 PM

I've always felt that they do make you more noticeable and should be allowed outside of the emergency colors that you mention.

ladyninja · 11-20-2008, 6:32 PM

Well think about it, my gear is solid black, my bike solid black...so at night I'm barely seen until I turn on my neons...

meddyxx · 11-21-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 3cRider

Thanks all for the pics and text, I'll be working on the piece this weekend so if anyone can get me the stuff by Saturday evening, that would be great!

Thanks

rubber side down!

Oh yah, and this will be running in the Feb issue which you should see toward the end of next month. I'll definitely let you all know once it's available in stores.

Hey I got your PM and forwarded my earlier e-mail with the high res pics to the interlink address, did you get it?

Bordo · 11-22-2008, 4:07 AM

LadyNinja I have PM'd you about your neons. I was just after some info about them. Cheers.

ambo478 · 11-22-2008, 6:35 AM

Whats a car ??
Oh i remember its that millstone round the neck that takes me to work on the really bad days.

3cRider · 11-24-2008, 3:22 PM

Hey all, I'll post this in the original thread as well but we're on deadline and I'm missing the mileage for most of the bikes. Would you mind sending over either the total mileage or the miles YOU'VE put on the bike?

In the e-mail can you put your first/last name and mileage, that's it! Just short and sweet! My E-mail is justin.fivella@sourceinterlink.com

Thanks all, this is turning out to be a cool feature!

-Justin

3cRider · 11-24-2008, 6:56 PM

Last big favor from anyone who can help. I'm looking for an action shot from some old Honda press releases! All I can find is static shots. Anyone have one in high-res, all I can find are low-res options.

Thanks all!

Strek · 11-24-2008, 10:43 PM

You can try this thread

CBR1100XX Blackbird Pictures

billypf · 12-03-2008, 11:26 AM

i was just wondering, how many months is several months ahead? Any hints as to what month we will see and what bikes?

XXNUTZ · 12-03-2008, 12:50 PM

Hey Billy, he did mention the February issue. Most magazines will come out about a month early. He also mentioned that he would let us know when it's in the stores. I think it's way cool that we may get to see our bikes in a magazine. If mine don't make it, oh well. I would just like to see something other than a 'Busa, R?'s or ZX's. Hopefully our 'Birds. Tell Joe Schaffel hello for me if you talk to him. Cheers.

birdfarmer · 12-03-2008, 5:47 PM

is that magazine available in canada?

BobZ · 12-04-2008, 7:55 AM

Maybe they'll have it online or at the very least, a preview of when it will come out, when & where available, etc. - check out their web site soon.

ace5107 · 12-04-2008, 8:25 AM

Yeah, Birdfarmer. We have it here. Check out your local magazine stores, in Saint John it's available at the magazine store in the mall in the west side. That's the handiest one for me anyway. Justin will let us know when. G

birdfarmer · 12-04-2008, 4:10 PM

MotoRacerGabe · 01-01-2009, 5:22 PM

what happened with this? who's pics got into the mag???

heisti · 01-01-2009, 5:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoRacerGabe

...who's pics got into the mag???

hehehe...

StuckinBaghdad · 01-02-2009, 11:38 AM

ok I can't get my hands on the mag can someone tell me who made it?

heisti · 01-02-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuckinBaghdad

...can someone tell me who made it?

sure we could tell you...
it´s just a question of who is paying the beer-bill

MotoRacerGabe · 01-02-2009, 1:12 PM

what issue is it? what month?

heisti · 01-02-2009, 1:58 PM

justin said it´s february.
but when does this issue come into the shop.

what shop in europe?
can fly fly?
is the pope catholic?

meddyxx · 01-02-2009, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoRacerGabe

what issue is it? what month?

Just saw Januarys issue on the shelf with an r6 owners article, probably gonna be in Feb.

Catenaccio · 01-03-2009, 9:08 PM

Congrats to you with bikes in the mag!

heisti · 01-03-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catenaccio

Congrats to you with bikes in the mag!

to WHO?

11-20-2008, 9:44 AM	#31
meddyxx meddyxx Join Date: Jun 02 2008 Location: seattle Posts: 119	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine I'm working on some better shots, smoke show stuff but it's hard to find a dry day with no city folk filling the streets. cool neons, I've been thinking about some of those but just dont ride at night much.

11-20-2008, 10:00 AM	#32
ladyninja Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Posts: 98	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine The neons were installed in one afternoon, I ride often at night or at least when its dark outside. Yeah understand finding a dry clear free of obstacle day. I usually find a back country road and a long stretch of straight pavement to stretch the xx's legs a little __________________ We love to fly and it shows........

11-20-2008, 1:29 PM	#33
3cRider Join Date: Nov 17 2008 Location: United States Posts: 14	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Thanks all for the pics and text, I'll be working on the piece this weekend so if anyone can get me the stuff by Saturday evening, that would be great! Thanks rubber side down! Oh yah, and this will be running in the Feb issue which you should see toward the end of next month. I'll definitely let you all know once it's available in stores.

11-20-2008, 2:42 PM	#35
ladyninja Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Posts: 98	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Pretty Cool - I like the neons because I can turn them on and off as I please or "when needed" .....but those graphics are pretty sweet! __________________ We love to fly and it shows........

11-20-2008, 5:26 PM	#36
Strek Moderator Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,591	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine I've often wondered about the neons. I thought that they had outlawed them. I guess that was only on cars??? Does anyone know for sure? Ladyninja, Do you find that you get pulled over more with lights?

11-20-2008, 6:28 PM	#38
Strek Moderator Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,591	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine I've always felt that they do make you more noticeable and should be allowed outside of the emergency colors that you mention.

11-20-2008, 6:32 PM	#39
ladyninja Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Posts: 98	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Well think about it, my gear is solid black, my bike solid black...so at night I'm barely seen until I turn on my neons... __________________ We love to fly and it shows........

11-22-2008, 4:07 AM	#41
Bordo The Original Bird Watcher Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Posts: 400	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine LadyNinja I have PM'd you about your neons. I was just after some info about them. Cheers. __________________ The More I Know The Less I understand - Don Henley

11-22-2008, 6:35 AM	#42
ambo478 Join Date: Sep 14 2008 Location: UK !!! St Helens Posts: 27	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Whats a car ?? Oh i remember its that millstone round the neck that takes me to work on the really bad days.

11-24-2008, 3:22 PM	#43
3cRider Join Date: Nov 17 2008 Location: United States Posts: 14	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Hey all, I'll post this in the original thread as well but we're on deadline and I'm missing the mileage for most of the bikes. Would you mind sending over either the total mileage or the miles YOU'VE put on the bike? In the e-mail can you put your first/last name and mileage, that's it! Just short and sweet! My E-mail is justin.fivella@sourceinterlink.com Thanks all, this is turning out to be a cool feature! -Justin

11-24-2008, 6:56 PM	#44
3cRider Join Date: Nov 17 2008 Location: United States Posts: 14	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Last big favor from anyone who can help. I'm looking for an action shot from some old Honda press releases! All I can find is static shots. Anyone have one in high-res, all I can find are low-res options. Thanks all!

11-24-2008, 10:43 PM	#45
Strek Moderator Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,591	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine You can try this thread CBR1100XX Blackbird Pictures

12-03-2008, 11:26 AM	#46
billypf Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL Age: 22 Posts: 624	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine i was just wondering, how many months is several months ahead? Any hints as to what month we will see and what bikes?

12-03-2008, 12:50 PM	#47
XXNUTZ Flyin' Lo and Free Join Date: Mar 28 2007 Location: South Elgin, Illinois Age: 43 Posts: 473	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Hey Billy, he did mention the February issue. Most magazines will come out about a month early. He also mentioned that he would let us know when it's in the stores. I think it's way cool that we may get to see our bikes in a magazine. If mine don't make it, oh well. I would just like to see something other than a 'Busa, R?'s or ZX's. Hopefully our 'Birds. Tell Joe Schaffel hello for me if you talk to him. Cheers. __________________ 1998 CBR 1100XX Blackbird (Black, of course),PUIG Touring Windscreen, Corbin Gunfighter saddle, Two Brothers C2 Aluminum Oval Slip Ons. ASE Master Tech. I do side jobs. PM with questions. New AMSOIL dealer.

12-03-2008, 5:47 PM	#48
birdfarmer Join Date: Nov 10 2007 Location: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 85	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine is that magazine available in canada? __________________ Ain't no bird like a blackbird.

12-04-2008, 7:55 AM	#49
BobZ Join Date: May 20 2008 Location: Palm Coast FL Posts: 505	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Maybe they'll have it online or at the very least, a preview of when it will come out, when & where available, etc. - check out their web site soon.

12-04-2008, 8:25 AM	#50
ace5107 Join Date: Aug 27 2007 Location: southern New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 111	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Yeah, Birdfarmer. We have it here. Check out your local magazine stores, in Saint John it's available at the magazine store in the mall in the west side. That's the handiest one for me anyway. Justin will let us know when. G

12-04-2008, 4:10 PM	#51
birdfarmer Join Date: Nov 10 2007 Location: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 85	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine __________________ Ain't no bird like a blackbird.

01-01-2009, 5:22 PM	#52
MotoRacerGabe Join Date: Apr 29 2007 Location: El Paso, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 482	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine what happened with this? who's pics got into the mag???

01-02-2009, 11:38 AM	#54
StuckinBaghdad My three favorite rides. Join Date: Jul 20 2007 Location: El Paso Texas Age: 33 Posts: 123	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine ok I can't get my hands on the mag can someone tell me who made it?

01-02-2009, 1:12 PM	#56
MotoRacerGabe Join Date: Apr 29 2007 Location: El Paso, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 482	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine what issue is it? what month?

01-02-2009, 1:58 PM	#57
heisti mostly harmless Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Location: Enns, Austria Age: 39 Posts: 4,842	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine justin said it´s february. but when does this issue come into the shop. what shop in europe? can fly fly? is the pope catholic? __________________ have a nice trip video: youtube \| project: carbon \| chat: here hero-video

01-03-2009, 9:08 PM	#59
Catenaccio Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: Southeast Nevada Posts: 1,098	Re: Double-X's In Super Streetbike Magazine Congrats to you with bikes in the mag!