I just purchased the bike I've been wanting for quite awhile, a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird! I've been riding a 1996 Honda ST1100 for several years, and I'm looking forward to stepping up to Blackbird performance!! I'm interested in any advice that other experienced Blackbird riders can offer to make the transition easier, and above all, safer! I have to admit to being a little apprehensive about having an extra 65 horsepower on tap!!! Thanks in advance for any and all advice you can offer!

Do not open the throttle quickly. Hahahahahahahahahaha

Howdy.

Originally Posted by deadman

Do not open the throttle quickly. Hahahahahahahahahaha

That's about it in a nutshell. You'll have some adjusting to do to your riding position as the XX has you sitting in a more aggressive pose. It takes some getting used to.

Oh, and count your shifts or you'll be forever looking for 7th gear.

Take her up to 7,000 in 4th, to 10,000 5th and red line in 6th. Report back later.

Nothing to be frightened of, the Bird has good torque, you can ride it all day below 7000 still make good progress and get yourself happy with the bike .......... then the fun starts. Having ridden an ST1100 you have a good head start since you are used to heavier bikes so no stepping stone there.

Enjoy.

Hold on and control that wrist,and make sure you have bug cleaner and spare underwear under your seat,all the best Gingo46.

Welcome from the windy city.

I used to have friends in Danville when I was a youngster. Hometown of Dick and Jerry Van Dyke. Spent some time down there years ago. It's been years since I've been there but always enjoyed my visits.

Enjoy the bike.

good choice buying a "proper" carbed 'bird and not a superslow Fi one

Hi and Welcome

Congratulations! Now.....let's ride....

from South Australia.

Thanks to everyone for your warm welcomes to this forum! Thanks also for the very straight and simple and good advice! Seems it all boils down to playing it safe with the throttle as I am becoming accustomed to the bike! I get it!! Looking forward to riding more as the weather permits!

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Damn, I was hoping for something profound for my 7,000th post.

aboard!

As long as you don't have the slowest coloured silver one, you're good to go!

bit late with that one bob, what colours your bird ?

Bob's used to running behind - he rides a back-of-the-pack red bird.