CBR1100xx Super Blackbird

[ceebie13]

I am actually quite fond of the red and white... and can certianly modify the colour with some custom vinyls

You might like the look of this then mate.

[Blackbird]

Some people (including a mate of mine down here with a Bird) swear by a sheepskin cover. Spoils the look of the bike IMHO. But hey...if it solves numb bum syndrome on long hauls then so be it.

I had a high density sheepskin on mine for a while. It was better than the stock seat but light years away from the re-foamed Rider jobbie. And when it used to get soggy, it was downright disgusting!

[Zapf]

You might like the look of this then mate.

might... but I think too much red and white. Some Blue like the VFR jobbie they have done in US

[ceebie13]

Some Blue like the VFR jobbie they have done in US

OK Sir, Here's a blue special for ya...

[Zapf]

OK Sir, Here's a blue special for ya...

thats not bad how about one with White / Red / Blue paint job?

[ceebie13]

Currently I am looking at a CB1300S for a similar job.

Theres a brand new "S" model here for a grand less than the RRP.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-77985216.htm

[Zapf]

Theres a brand new "S" model here for a grand less than the RRP.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-77985216.htm

Yep... my fav Honda dealer might just do that for me.

[jase]

Upgraded from a 97 blackbird to a 02 Hayabusa, never looked back, the gsx has a better riding position, better handling, better everything, in my opinion...........but it depends your riding style.

The blackbird was a nice bike thou.It had more of a upright riding position,
but I found that it made low and mid speed cornering a little weird.
Was good for two up, and a nice tourer.

My choice would be to check out another gsx , but it's not my choice!

If your happy with a bird, enjoy.

[Hillbilly]

How does the Blackbird compare to it's predecessor, the CBR1000F? I believe that the 1000F ceased production in '95 and the Blackbird took over in '96.