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10-06-2008, 10:16 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 06 2008 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blackbird, Matt black, Gold rims Age: 44 Posts: 6
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Hi all. Just joined the site as a mate sent me a link to the thread about raising the ride height. I haven't done this yet, but it looks like a great mod! I bought a 2004 'bird last year after being bikeless for about 17 years while the kids where growing up/paying off the mortgage/etc. Having a great time!
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10-06-2008, 2:21 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
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Congrats on your acquisition and  from New York City! 6mm shim should raise your ride height just right. Post some pics if you can!
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.  |
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10-06-2008, 4:12 PM
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 Join Date: Jan 28 2007 Location: New Zealand - Coromandel Harbour Bike(s): Honda Blackbird Age: 61 Posts: 189
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Welcome from across the ditch! This is a great site. I've had the shim in for about 5 years and you won't believe how effective it is. However, at 67000 km, my OEM shock is now pretty stuffed so I recently bought a Penske shock with adjustable ride height and remote damping. A sight more expensive than the 6mm shim though  .Cheers, Geoff |
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10-06-2008, 4:55 PM
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| carbon composite constructions  Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Location: Austria Bike(s): CBR1100XX, GPZ500S Age: 37 Posts: 272
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HELLO from austr. with mozart to austr. with kangaroos
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10-06-2008, 7:14 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 800 klms North
__________________ " '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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10-07-2008, 12:46 AM
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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! Reentry is such a nice reward for raising kids and paying bills. Almost worth the effort and expense.  |
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10-07-2008, 1:29 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. Enjoy
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10-07-2008, 3:29 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 down south.
__________________ Paul Never let a motorcycle take you somewhere your brain didn't get to three seconds earlier  |
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10-10-2008, 11:22 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 28 2008 Location: ohio Bike(s): 1999 Blackbird Posts: 73
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10-13-2008, 7:21 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 06 2008 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blackbird, Matt black, Gold rims Age: 44 Posts: 6
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Here are some pics - as requested!! Stock standard, but I love the colour they did in 04 only!
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10-13-2008, 7:25 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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Nice looking bike. Looks like the same color as the one that Bornagain has.
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10-13-2008, 8:37 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
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Looks sweet. Got any upgrade/farkle plans for her?
__________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. |
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10-13-2008, 9:01 PM
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| TEDZXX  Join Date: Jan 22 2008 Location: Lockhart, Texas Bike(s): 2002 Honda CBR1100XX (Silver) Blackbird Age: 43 Posts: 1,391
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Welcome from Texas! Sweet looking ride you got!!!
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10-14-2008, 8:04 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 06 2008 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blackbird, Matt black, Gold rims Age: 44 Posts: 6
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Thanks guys - glad you like it!  Planning on keeping it pretty stock, although am considering some bar risers as I tend to get sore wrists. Going on an 800 km ride through some great twisties this weekend - I'll post some pics next week. Craig |
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10-18-2008, 10:13 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 06 2008 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blackbird, Matt black, Gold rims Age: 44 Posts: 6
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Great ride this weekend. Bucketts Way, Thunderbolts Way, Oxley Hwy. Here are some pics.
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10-18-2008, 10:24 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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Nice pics. Looks like a couple of your riding mates would have had to really push it to stay with you on your bird.
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10-19-2008, 8:31 AM
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| The Original Bird Watcher  Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Blue Blackbird Posts: 190
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Hi Coastal Bird, Yes the Bucketts Way is a great place to ride isnt it. I used to live along the Bucketts Way and regularly rode out on the Bulahdelah Road as well. What a road that is for any bike let alone the bird !!! As far as farkles go I'd definately recommend some bar risers first and foremost. Get them from Jaws. His are excellent and easy to fit. A double bubble screen will also get a lot of the wind up over the top of you. Add a hugger to keep the crap of your rear shock and your off to a good start.
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10-19-2008, 8:47 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 06 2008 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blackbird, Matt black, Gold rims Age: 44 Posts: 6
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Thanks bordo. I take it that's jaws in the UK??? Where did you get the screen from?
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10-19-2008, 8:58 AM
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| The Original Bird Watcher Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Blue Blackbird Posts: 190
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screen is a powerbronze iridium double bubble. Can be bought here in Oz.Just Google them and you'll find them without to much drama.
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