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08-03-2008, 9:49 AM
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| Join Date: Aug 03 2008 Location: cambridge Bike(s): 97 blackbird Posts: 9
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Hi, I have just bought a 97 blackbird after owning a lot of different types of bikes, in fact i collect it next saturday. Can anyone out there give me some tips on basic improvements ( suspension for example. ) Thanks Great site by the way  Cake or death | ||
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08-03-2008, 10:20 AM
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 Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: canada Bike(s): '02 metalic cherry red CBR 1100 XX Posts: 1,975
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Welcome. 1st, use the search button for ?'s. Suspension is a weak spot on the Bird as is the elecrical system on the early models. Try this site as well, The worlds leading Honda Blackbird site JAWS!!/aka, John. In England your suspension can be rebuilt. I ride on Penske. Jaws sells longer springs, shorter spacers and pre load adj. In Europe, many go for Ohlins. You can even swap out your front forks. Sp 1, Busa, I think. That's overkill for those who are very tech and have deep pockets. I find my Penske remote excellent for the Bird along with RaceTec Gold valves and swapping out the springs, as mentioned. You could send your front end to Traxion(?) spelling. You must have many excellent suspension experts in your neck of the woods. If you look in many Brit mags, Bike, TWO, etc there is much info on suspension. The Bird is a well loved bike world wide, as you will find out on this site. Cheers, '02 127,000 kms of touring.
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08-03-2008, 12:52 PM
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| Flyin' Lo and Free  Join Date: Mar 28 2007 Location: South Elgin, Illinois Bike(s): 1998 Honda CBR 1100XX Superblackbird Age: 41 Posts: 176
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08-03-2008, 12:58 PM
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 Join Date: Apr 29 2008 Location: North of Scotland Bike(s): Matt Black CBR1100XX-04 Age: 63 Posts: 114
| from the North of Scotland. I agree with Canadian Bird, Jaws is your man for bits and info and not a million miles from you in Thetford.
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08-03-2008, 2:56 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Posts: 409
| From Down Under. Enjoy the Bird.
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08-03-2008, 3:52 PM
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| PaveLow  Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Conyers, GA. Bike(s): 2002 CBR1100XX Age: 51 Posts: 792
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Depending on your weight, get heavy duty fork springs and synthetic fork oil, 10 weight. New fork seals as well. Save your money up and invest in a aftermarket adjustable shock. Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires are a smart purchase too. You will need a rear wheel hugger to keep road grime off your new shock! 2002 & up VFR800 handlebars make for a comfy ride with just 2 tabs zizzed off the clutch and brake alignment points for a clean fit. |
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08-03-2008, 8:11 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: 1,887
| G'day from the convicts downunder !
__________________ " '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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08-03-2008, 10:00 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 25 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinios Bike(s): 1999 CBR1100XX and 1988 CBR1000F Stock & excellent Posts: 1,759
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Welcome from the windy city. I've done the VFR bar swap and am pleased with it.
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08-03-2008, 10:03 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 28 2008 Location: ohio Bike(s): 1999 Blackbird Posts: 73
| From Ohio, Enjoy the "Bird."
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08-04-2008, 12:40 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
 | from Gotham! Great advice above. Get a feel for her first. Every "improvement" may not be neccessary for you. Cheers!
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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08-06-2008, 2:49 AM
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 Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: Southeast Nevada Bike(s): CBRXX, Speed Four, Speed Triple, Piaggio MP3 Posts: 486
| from the rural, forgotten, seldom visited side of Nevada.
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08-27-2008, 5:15 PM
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| Join Date: Aug 03 2008 Location: cambridge Bike(s): 97 blackbird Posts: 9
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Thanks everybody, friendly site with a really fast membership increase. could not believe how many people have joined since me. Great advice to, thanks. |
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09-01-2008, 10:15 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2007 CBR1100XX Age: 41 Posts: 2,242
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G'day from the colonies. 6mm shim/ Biggest bang for the buck mod you can make.
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