General Information
Year
2005
Make
Honda CBR1100XX
Model
Super Blackbird XX5
Color
Two tone Blue
History
Purchased new in Aug 2005.
Added a front fender extender and a rear hugger and radiator + headlight protection. Later fitted Ohlins HO639 remote adjustable rear shock absorber with matching HD fork springs. Running Michelin Pilot Road 4 tyres and getting 20,000kms a set before the wear indicators show. Fitted Givi Wing Rack II and 40ltr E41 cases on two up tours.
Modifications
Drivetrain
Stock DID chain lasted 120,000kms, Cam chain lasted to 114,000kms, Alternator was rewound with thicker wire at 70,000kms, no issues with reg/rect or wiring harness...... I don't use a charger and put a fresh battery in every 2yrs when it cold cranks below 9.5v.
Lighting
H7 55w Halogen super bright
Exhaust
Standard
Suspension
Ohlins HO639 rear and HD springs up front
Wheel and Tire
stock rims, Pilot Road 4's front and rear