Looking for a Blackbird

**Nick from the nick** · 30th October 2006, 10:44

I'll shortly be coming to New Zealand to live and am looking for a Honda Blackbird so if anyone can help either new or used is good
Any websites of dealers will be a big help
Thanks

**ManDownUnder** · 30th October 2006, 11:04

What kind of Money you looking to spend/mileage/age/model?

www.trademe.co.nz is a good place to start

Or KB thread here or just ferrit around in the online sales part of KB here

Good luck

**Blackbird** · 30th October 2006, 11:13

Originally Posted by Nick from the nick

I'll shortly be coming to New Zealand to live and am looking for a Honda Blackbird so if anyone can help either new or used is good
Any websites of dealers will be a big help
Thanks

Hello Nick, glad to hear the news - all systems go for the central north island? If you want to PM me with any arrival details and if there's anything I can do to help, let me know. Freebird from the UK Blackbird website arrived a few weeks back. He's in Wellington.

Try this website too: http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/. Joining the Honda Riders Club gives you access to competitive insurance rates, cheap track days etc. Will give you details when you get here.

Cheers

Geoff

**fazer** · 30th October 2006, 12:36

Why not bring it over? Where are you heading for? which nick?

**Joni** · 30th October 2006, 12:41

We currently have a member selling one... check this out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=38031

**jtzzr** · 30th October 2006, 17:20

Welcome Nick , You will find a blackbird here no worries,Geoff will help , no doubt.Glad to see another person here with impeccable taste.

**Hammer** · 30th October 2006, 18:52

Originally Posted by Nick from the nick

I'll shortly be coming to New Zealand to live and am looking for a Honda Blackbird so if anyone can help either new or used is good
Any websites of dealers will be a big help
Thanks

Look us up Nick when you arrive. Will keep the fingers crossed all goes well with the job and move. John.

**daveeasey** · 30th October 2006, 19:19

Wotcha Nick. I bet you're looking forward to coming to a NZ summer - good on yer. I've been here 2 1/2 years and wouldn't dream of going back to blighty. Just watch out for the stunning scenery not great when you're fanging along ;-)

You won't have trouble finding a 'bird - there's normally one or five on most group rideouts, so they're pretty popular. Cyclespot in Takapuna often have one or two second hand ones in stock- problem is their web site is under reconstruction currently - DOH! Expect to pay around $18k for a brand spanker, less with a bit of a haggle.

Drop us a line with your ETA and destination - as a mate of Blackbird and Hammer we're always on the look out for an excuse for a rideout.

Cheers, Dave

**BigB** · 31st October 2006, 06:02

Hi ya Nick

Good to see another Bird rider heading this way. I'm sure you'll have no problem picking up a Bird, as you can see there are a few of us around.

Cheers

Brian

**Freebird** · 31st October 2006, 07:53

Hi Nick
As Blackbird said I have just landed in NZ three weeks ago and my Bird is on its way by sea (should be here by Xmas

) where are you going to be living look me up if your ever down Wellington direction.
By the way there aren't many fast red ones they are mostly the slow Blue variety

Regards

Davey

aka Freebird

**Biff** · 31st October 2006, 12:45

They're called Biffbirds down these parts. Honest.

Great machines.

**Blackbird** · 31st October 2006, 12:52

Originally Posted by Biff

They're called Biffbirds down these parts. Honest.

Great machines.

It's all "Deliverance" country down there or so I'm told. Four or 5 of them in the Ashburton area too.

**Legolas** · 31st October 2006, 19:45

It seems like everyone from the BIRD site is emigrating to NZ.
Do you guys know something I don’t?
I’m not surprised that people are leaving blighty though. We’ll be paying tax on to breath soon.
Perhaps I should bring my fast red one over and help get the numbers up Freebird.

Best of luck in your new home guys.

**Hammer** · 31st October 2006, 20:10

Originally Posted by Freebird

Hi Nick
As Blackbird said I have just landed in NZ three weeks ago and my Bird is on its way by sea (should be here by Xmas

) where are you going to be living look me up if your ever down Wellington direction.
By the way there aren't many fast red ones they are mostly the slow Blue variety

Regards

Davey

aka Freebird

Davey, we need to catch up to have a chat over this colour/speed issue your developing buddy. Already being off the bike is starting to effect your judgement!!!! Will keep the fingers crossed you make the south island trip next year. let me know if the bike is all sorted by Xmas and you want to get across to Wanganui races on boxing day as happy to meet you there.