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08-17-2008, 4:05 PM
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| Join Date: Aug 17 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA Bike(s): 99 Blackbird, 00 VFR Posts: 2
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Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. Gary from Palm Springs, CA here. Just recently became the owner of a 99 Blackbird. Have been a solid VFR Interceptor (2000) person for a long time now. Thought it was the perfect bike. But recently had my best friend give me his bird to ride through the local mountains. Have to say it was a pretty incredible ride. Very different from the VFR, I think because of the longer wheel base and weight. Such a secure feeling on the twisties. Then when we popped out on the Interstate for the trip back I fell in love with the bike. We have incredible high winds out here in the desert that sometimes make freeway driving next to impossible on the smaller bikes. Well the bird slices through the wind so easily its easy to not even notice that its windy. Bird has 33,000 miles on it but seems to run very smooth. Still a lot of unusual noises to get used to compared to the VFR but seems pretty solid mechanically. Cosmetically has a few flaws that need some TLC but I'm sure I'll bring it back to full beauty in a short time. Had no idea that there was a power hungry beast lurking inside me. But this bike makes me want to just go out to look for other bikes and cars to pass. I hope I can keep my license long enough for that sensation to pass.. LOL. Its pretty easy on these long deserted desert roads to reach speeds in excess of the 55mph speed limit (joking) Gary Palm Springs, CA | ||
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08-17-2008, 4:25 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 12 2007 Location: GREECE-ATHENS Bike(s): Cbr1100xx 02 tahitian blue Age: 38 Posts: 636
  |  aboard gary...it's true the bird brings the beast out of you most of the time...... |
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08-17-2008, 4:42 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Bike(s): JUST A GIXXER AND AN XX....OK? Posts: 1,384
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Yup, the bird has a way of getting under your skin. Welcome, Alberta,Canada Lois
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08-17-2008, 6:31 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 11 2007 Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK Bike(s): 99inj, HID, Micron 4/1, PC, Maxton Forks, rearsets Posts: 225
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08-17-2008, 8:10 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 06 2008 Location: Southeast Nevada Bike(s): CBRXX, Speed Four, Speed Triple, Piaggio MP3 Posts: 486
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Welcome! Let the mods begin!
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08-17-2008, 8:32 PM
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 Join Date: Jun 08 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia Bike(s): 1998 CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Posts: 409
| From Down Under. Nice intro.
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08-17-2008, 8:33 PM
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| What cop??  Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Bike(s): 02 Bird Age: 39 Posts: 1,619
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__________________ Mike 02 Silver Bird I'm a Yamaha tech., that's why I ride a Honda  |
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08-17-2008, 11:36 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: 1,593
 | from Gotham, Gary!
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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08-18-2008, 2:05 AM
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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. Seems like you have a fair amount of wind yourself. Enjoy the bird
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08-18-2008, 3:15 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: 1,887
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 G'day from an Aussie !
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09-02-2008, 10:18 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 Oz.
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09-02-2008, 10:35 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 from BC. I love P.S. Happy riding.
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