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[The Stranger]

Well the holliday is over.

The butt is still sore though - got photos of my bruised butt if anyone interested.

So they wrote the Blackbird off. Only visible damage was plastics yet the quote to repair was $15,000.00

What to get now? Well me and the blackbird have unfinished business, but bugger ever buying a bike which costs that much just for plastic again.

So people help me out, what to get now?

The reality is the Blackbird was perfect for what I was doing. Excellent range, excellent power, good commuter, good handling, good value for money, reliable, not the best in any given situation, but bloody good at all.

I am thinking naked or bugger all plastic.
Maybe even a swap to the dark side and get a Suzuki
SV1000
TL1000
or
Speed triple (money permitting)
Buell
Hornet
????

So looking for lateish model bikes with low KM. Not want to go new as I stack on the Ks

[ManDownUnder]

Bugger about the Blackbird mate... sorry to hear it... but welcome back.

I'll pass on the pics of the black butt too - not a racist thing I'm just not that way inclined.

Good luck finding your new steed.

[bugjuice]

glad you're back..
15 grand for new fairings!??!?!?!?! foooooooookin 'el..
Well, there are things like crash knobs (not crash nobs, like LB and WT), which could help for next time. But if you're off the BB for now, then I'd stick my mula on quite possibly an SV1000. Out of all those, that one would suit what I reckon you'd be after. TLs are aging on a bit, speed triples are nice, but not quite the same, sporty wise, Buell? Nice bikes, really nice, but I don't think it'd do. Hornet? nahh..

anyway, so about these photos..

[Lou Girardin]

If you don't take a pillion, check the Speed Triple 1050. Otherwise Bandit, Fazer, GSX1400, any of the big nakeds really. But the faired ones, Bandit et al are best for touring.

[Grahameeboy]

Well the holliday is over.

The butt is still sore though - got photos of my bruised butt if anyone interested.

So they wrote the Blackbird off. Only visible damage was plastics yet the quote to repair was $15,000.00

What to get now? Well me and the blackbird have unfinished business, but bugger ever buying a bike which costs that much just for plastic again.

So people help me out, what to get now?

The reality is the Blackbird was perfect for what I was doing. Excellent range, excellent power, good commuter, good handling, good value for money, reliable, not the best in any given situation, but bloody good at all.

I am thinking naked or bugger all plastic.
Maybe even a swap to the dark side and get a Suzuki
SV1000
TL1000
or
Speed triple (money permitting)
Buell
Hornet
????

So looking for lateish model bikes with low KM. Not want to go new as I stack on the Ks

Ewes can get a brand new 05 SV1000S for $14,999.....

[Karma]

The butt is still sore though - got photos of my bruised butt if anyone interested.


Depends whos ass the pics are of... sorry Noel but if it's you then I'm fine thanks... ;)

[Devil]

Hey dude, your comment about not going new because of the k's is a bit strange to me. I would have thought that going new and getting the warranty would be the best option if you're going to do the k's. Being that most warranty's are 24 months unlimited mileage these days...

Triumph Sprint ST?

You may find the SV1000 a little boring power wise after the bird, but with pipes they can be entertaining.
Speed triple would be awesome, but definately not pillion friendly.

Hornet would be excellent, allow an extra couple of grand for aftermarket shocks/exhausts/bars and maybe seat if you run into the same problems I did!

[chickin]

Just glad that you and Christine are ok ... paramount !!!
Stick with the BB - great machine ........ have spent many hours on the back of one !!!

[The Stranger]

I take your point on the warranty thing, but you often see bikes around with real low km's. like the mid life crisis only lasted for a month or 2 but they held the bike for a couple of years in case it came back, or maybe they turned yellow or something.

I figure if I get a machine with low km that is a couple of years old I will sell it when the km's get to average.

Ok I don't have the benefit of a warranty, but I hopefully got it at a better price cause it a couple of years old anyway.

What problems did you have with the hornet? do tell, do tell.

[leenok]

If you liked the Blackbird why not get the naked version?

Lee

[MidnightMike]

welcome back can.
Go for the vtr1000 :Punk: imo

[vifferman]

So you're back.

That's good. I think. Or not.
It depends on where you've come back from, and how it was there, and how you felt about it.

What happened to the Blackybird? Did it fall down? (You've probably written a long and interesting story somewhere, but I didn't see it, and I can't be bothered trying to find it. I'm good like that. Lazy. Indolent. Insolent. Indigent. Incompetent. Infrequent. Inconsequent.)

Oh yeah - sorry to hear about your bum. I'd rather not. Please don't post pictures. But even so, I do sincerely hope it gets better.

[Devil]

Ok I don't have the benefit of a warranty, but I hopefully got it at a better price cause it a couple of years old anyway.

What problems did you have with the hornet? do tell, do tell.
Well, from my point of view, having the warranty is worth the extra money. Maybe you could get one thats 6 months old and get the warranty transferred. Best of both worlds (Check with manufacturer about transferring warranty).

Didn't quite mean the hornet had problems, I mean spend money on a new seat if you've got a butt like mine :P I found because of the riding position I was right on my butt bones (sitting up). Either slightly flatter bars, so I had a tiny little more of a lean forward, or a new seat would have fixed the problem. Otherwise, I think the hornet is a great allrounder.

[The Stranger]

Yeah, that is a thought. Though it does have a more substantial fairing.
Which performs better, the VTR or SV?

[Devil]

Yeah, that is a thought. Though it does have a more substantial fairing.
Which performs better, the VTR or SV?
SV. The VTR feels like a wet sponge after riding the SV. (and while i'm here, the hornet feels like it has more poke than both of them).

SV1000 naked was a close second choice to my trumpy. Would still have one anyday.

[Teflon]

I know of a TLR for sale in about 6 weeks..

[Colapop]

My vote's the SV or TL. Either way you could get the half fairing version. Not as much plastic to damage but enough to cut down buffeting.

[Zed]

Welcome back CaN, so they wrote your Bird off huh! O well, that's a positive outcome really, sounds like it's time to visit some bike shops and go test riding...once your butt gets better that is! :bye:

I liked the suggestion by leenok to go for the nakid X11 (http://www.motoforum.cz/galerie/images/Honda_X11_1024x768.jpg) but not sure about availablility in NZ? Even the CB1300 (http://www.mcnews.com.au/Wallpaper/Honda/CB1300/2005/cb1300_05_rhf_blue_1024.jpg) might be a go. :niceone:

[marty]

i HAD a mint TL that would have been perfect.


but, riding it straight after the busa is an exersize in patience......

[marty]

some very well priced CB1300's on the market atm - brand new at boyd honda/botany from around $13k. they are awesome naked machines. nearly bought one instead of the busa actually - stonking strong engines, fun track day machgine, all day tourer with a little givi screen fitted.

[The Stranger]

I concur on the X11 but they are rare as rocking horse shit, so not sure I am going to wait for a good example to turn up.

[The Stranger]

Ok, ignorant here. Is a Fazer and FZ1?

[Patch]

TLs are aging on a bit

Go the TLR, S is :sick: as for the old bit, who you callin' old punk :spudgrr:


Ahhhhh, just spend the most on bang for buck an a bit comfort, 'tis what I did


:scooter:

[SixPackBack]

Ok, ignorant here. Is a Fazer and FZ1?

2006 FZ1 is a honey!

[Devil]

Too lazy to read back, but have you considered the Kawasaki Z1000 as well?

[leenok]

I concur on the X11 but they are rare as rocking horse shit, so not sure I am going to wait for a good example to turn up.

There's one for sale on trademe, it's been for sale for a while so you should be able to get a reasonable deal on it. They are a naked Blackbird tuned for more torque so they go quite nicely!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-44640965.htm

Lee

[leenok]

This is what they can look like with a little bit of playing.

[zadok]

I was thinking down the lines of a compromise and get a half faired/bikini faired bike, like the FZ1 as mentioned above. I was quoted heaps on mine when I had my off as well.
I personally wouldn't go to a naked bike again. Been there, done that.

[R6_kid]

Z1000? angry looking machine, and with a slightly toned down ZX10R engine it wouldnt been down on power either :wacko:

[N4CR]

I THINK arse baron has an ex demo 05 sv1000 in silver with just over 1000kms on the clock for pretty cheap... one of my workmates was going nuts over it.

Check it out!

And yeah.. what gareth said - z1000... gotta love the quad exhaust look :D

edit: Good to hear you are back up and 'running' so to speak CaN!

[Patch]

Or buy your old bike back an do this -
http://www.turbo-bike.com/CBR900-Blackbird.html
If you do, I definately ain't gonna try an keep up :killingme

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Get a busa:first: