The Blackbird Appreciation Thread - Page 7

Crow · 01-14-2012, 07:37 AM

It was a nice day for a ride, yesterday.

Lank · 01-19-2012, 05:19 AM

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I'm game for that. I've never run a drag under legal conditions! I'm about 2 hours S of Moorhead.

Hank I am from Bemidji and go to Brainerd on Wed nites when they are open. Street drags and it's a fun bunch. Will be going to Sabin (Moorhead) this year prob about once a month. We need to meet there. I bring my Bandit and my 03 Bird. You gotta bring em both. ... I am running next weekend in Tucson, The Bandit only, it's getting sorted and the 4 th Feb the Bird.

I find the Blackbird to really suck at launching for me. Seat is so low and pegs are so high my feet can't make it up in time to shift. Gonna lower pegs and add an inch to the seat +2 inches might help. Only completed one run last weekend and the BB did 10.5 at 135 so the potential is there for sure, I hope another 1/2 second. I would be happy as hell with that. Not easy tho. PM me and I will get you an email addy Jeff

Holden · 02-03-2012, 12:41 PM

Just picked up my new to me 2003 Blackbird!

Only did 50 miles (poor weather) but so far its been great! Wanted some thing for SPORT touring over long distances. This has bags, risers, etc.

Very nice compliment to my KTM 990 which is a hooligan on back roads and city streets but not as easy going over long / fast distances.

P.S. I am looking for a 2 up seat if anyone is selling one. I will trade plus cash for the Corbin that is on the bike.

ramon · 02-03-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Holden

Just picked up my new to me 2003 Blackbird!

Only did 50 miles (poor weather) but so far its been great! Wanted some thing for SPORT touring over long distances. This has bags, risers, etc.

Very nice compliment to my KTM 990 which is a hooligan on back roads and city streets but not as easy going over long / fast distances.

P.S. I am looking for a 2 up seat if anyone is selling one. I will trade plus cash for the Corbin that is on the bike.

I have a stock saddle off of my 2002, that you can have for the cost of shipping. PM me if you are interested. It looks pretty new, as the bike was always garage kept

Darkjedip · 02-03-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Holden

jeebus! That bike looks brand new!

RaY YreKa · 02-03-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Holden

Just picked up my new to me 2003 Blackbird!

Only did 50 miles (poor weather) but so far its been great! Wanted some thing for SPORT touring over long distances. This has bags, risers, etc.

Very nice compliment to my KTM 990 which is a hooligan on back roads and city streets but not as easy going over long / fast distances.

P.S. I am looking for a 2 up seat if anyone is selling one. I will trade plus cash for the Corbin that is on the bike.

Puig d/bubble; best screen I ever tried on the blackbird

And is that an aftermarket shock (red) peaking through?

Holden · 02-03-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ramon

I have a stock saddle off of my 2002, that you can have for the cost of shipping. PM me if you are interested. It looks pretty new, as the bike was always garage kept

I'll take it. THANK YOU. Pm on its way.

RaY YreKa · 02-03-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ramon

I have a stock saddle off of my 2002, that you can have for the cost of shipping. PM me if you are interested. It looks pretty new, as the bike was always garage kept

How cool is that?

Holden · 02-03-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkjedip

jeebus! That bike looks brand new!

It's in great shape! 22k miles so still young :)

Holden · 02-03-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ray_rev

How cool is that?

Very!!! ADV rider and it members have been very good to me. I'll make sure to pay it forward.

RaY YreKa · 02-03-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Holden

It's in great shape! 22k miles so still young :)

I could be wrong, but I think valve checks are at 24k. But the indy blackbird expert I used said he'd never had a bike in his shop that needed them adjusted under 60k or so.

Crow · 02-04-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ray_rev

I could be wrong, but I think valve checks are at 24k. But the indy blackbird expert I used said he'd never had a bike in his shop that needed them adjusted under 60k or so.

Valve checks are at each 16K, but what I've read echoes what your expert said - don't bother until three or four times that. I may wait until 32K, but I'm fairly fastidious.

Hobbomock · 02-10-2012, 07:49 PM

2000 completely stock in pristine condition - picked it up last weekend.

Hobbomock · 02-10-2012, 07:57 PM

found this pub nearby while googling the xx

who knew?

Hank.SD · 02-11-2012, 05:22 AM

Nice find! I really like that color. I don't believe I've ever seen it in person.

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Originally Posted by Hobbomock

2000 completely stock in pristine condition - picked it up last weekend.

01-14-2012, 07:37 AM	#91
Crow Corvid Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Oddometer: 1,288	More Super Blackbird Love It was a nice day for a ride, yesterday. __________________ "Don't believe everything you think!" 2003 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird

02-03-2012, 12:41 PM	#93
Holden Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Oddometer: 1,383	Joined the party Just picked up my new to me 2003 Blackbird! Only did 50 miles (poor weather) but so far its been great! Wanted some thing for SPORT touring over long distances. This has bags, risers, etc. Very nice compliment to my KTM 990 which is a hooligan on back roads and city streets but not as easy going over long / fast distances. P.S. I am looking for a 2 up seat if anyone is selling one. I will trade plus cash for the Corbin that is on the bike. __________________ Jon "Now I listen to my sweetheart and I listen to my thirst. I don't spend time listening to other peoples words. Sometimes they're right most times the reverse. They say the best is for the best when the best's for the worse" - Josh Ritter

02-10-2012, 07:49 PM	#103
Hobbomock Freewheelin' Joined: Mar 2011 Location: here, now Oddometer: 578	murderous bird in CT 2000 completely stock in pristine condition - picked it up last weekend.

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02-10-2012, 07:57 PM	#104
Hobbomock Freewheelin' Joined: Mar 2011 Location: here, now Oddometer: 578	found this pub nearby while googling the xx who knew?