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[Duck n Dive]

Hi and welcome...... carb or EFI, they're all good.

If you search through here you'll see there can be minor probs, cam chain tensioner, reg/rec etc.... but fixes are pretty quick and cheap...... I'm sure JAWS will be along in a moment to list 'em and just how cheap he can be!!

They do the miles the well.......... good luck finding one... and then have fun...

 

[blackbird031060]

Just joined

w;;v
Hi.
My name is Dave and I have just joined the B.I.R.D. owners club.
I bought my Blackbird last week so am still getting used to it.
I used to have a '99 'blade but needed something that the missus would ride pillion on. She went on my blade once and hated it! ( too high a "perch" )
Once I am comfortable with it I would love to have a ride out at weekends with some who lives in Warwickshire.
So far I love it.
Interestingly enough, I went to buy a 'busa but after test riding a 2001 model, I went for the 'bird. Didnt like the 'busa ride position ( pegs high/weight on wrists ) and after the 'bird's smoothness it felt a bit crude.
However, someone brought in a 2006 'busa last week which felt totally different. Is this shades of the "great when new but shite after a few years" Suzuki build quality?
I look forward to having a bit of banter with you all.

 

[Smix]

Interestingly enough, I went to buy a 'busa but after test riding a 2001 model, I went for the 'bird. Didnt like the 'busa ride position ( pegs high/weight on wrists ) and after the 'bird's smoothness it felt a bit crude.
However, someone brought in a 2006 'busa last week which felt totally different. Is this shades of the "great when new but shite after a few years" Suzuki build quality?
I look forward to having a bit of banter with you all.

After that comment about the Busa, you're sure to get Banter!! h1d1ng2 h1d1ng2 (Rhino?)

Anyway, welcome - have fun!!! :neenaw:

 

[Brooklyn]

Newbie

Hi

I am another newbie. Bought my Bird from Hailsham just over a week ago (160 mile trip in rain and dark for a first experience) - January 2004 in Silver with 9k on clock. I live in Market Harborough and I am semi retired (means I get to ride to Spain and back a couple of times a year if anyone is interested in a trip).

I still have my Jan 2002 600 Hornet which I did the Spain trip on last year. My wife and I covered 800 miles in one day (November) starting off in freezing fog hence the purchase of the Bird. (For sale if anyone's wife is interested - unfortunately mine isn't)

Anyone out there live in my area?

 

[Brooklyn]

Nice pair or what

Just worked out how to put a piccy of my babies on the thread

 

[meanstreak rnr]

site virgin

hi all great site joined ages ago but only just worked out how to post {oh me brain hurts} got a carb model with 4/1 akrapovic,k+n,dynojet etc goes ok but wish it had a bit more mmmm more money ,also got ohlins rear shock+front springs viper tyres and 6 mm spacer so it corners well to one complaint whats all the vibes above 4000 rpm about ,and it doesnt get any better anywhere above that any answers on post card please !!
dont wanna tell you bout me self its to boring
whens the next meet around the kent area?sh1tehppns
oh yeah its a blue one black is boring red is gay cause its nearly pink silver +grey are volvo colours .nasty urrgghh

 

[derek kelly]

Welcome to the site Meanstreak, if you've been lurking for a while you'll obviously know what the banter is like, don't take yourself too seriously & I'm sure you'll have a laugh. [too many people these days forget what that's like]

 

[meanstreak rnr]

ta

thanks mr slaphead opps sorry derek mm lol

 

[wotnot]

A BIGhello to all from me w;;v

Recently joined the site, and pick up a spangly new BLACKbird
this Saturday :lick:

Hope to meet up with a few from here in the not too distant future.

Sean

 

[Smix]

Well - if you are picking it up on saturday, you should be able to make the second night of the BASH!!!!! :yo:

 

[wotnot]

Now there's a thought R#?

Good excuse to get some miles on it.

I'll see if I can arrange it.

Sean

 

[Pampers]

OLD FART SIGHNING ON

Good afternoon Ladys & Gentlemen.

Nice site :yo:

I have just bought a 2000 Super Blackbird. And should be picking it up next week (14000) on the clock.

As for me I am 57 years young. Married (38 years). 4 Children. 7 Grand Children.

Preasent Bike is a Teapot, have had lots of fun on it. But the wife's right cheek keeps getting burnt on the exhaust. So have bought the Bird, as it has a wider seat, so should stop this problem.

 

[Murt]

Greetings Pampers.
Get stuck in and give as good as you get.

Just one thing, Why does your wife keep putting her face against the exhaust?

Does she live the bike that much.

Murt.

 

[Pampers]

Hi Murt.

Thanks for the welcome.

As for the wife's right cheek.

You are thinking of the wrong end

 

[Gforceuk]

I'll say hello in here too. A week into bird ownership and i've spent a fortune on it already... amazing bike , great site ... defector from the vfr oracle side...

 

[ruralhipster]

greetings and salutations

 

[ajoe90]

Newbie from the Emerald Isle

Hey all,

First post here as I'm just about to pick up my '01 Bird tmro morning. Was put in touch with this site by the previous owner so am gonna be spending even more work time now on the net than usualp0pc0rn41 hahaha!!

Also have a KTM Superduke 990 which is a complete nutjob of a bike so needed something with a few home comforts like fairings/luggage/a pillion seat for SWMBO/& 175mph trips to the shop for milk!!!!

Speak soon, gotta go and get me sh!te sorted out for the big day tmro. Even took the day off for the occasion in true dedicated style (that's dedicated to bikes not work!! haha)

C yawl later
ajoe90

 

[porkster]

Not my first post, but still a newie, got my blackbird yesterday so feel i can now post on this thread.

Great bike, great banter on this site (glad it's not what i was expecting nuff said);-)

Another vfr convert (which was my first Honda in 26 years of riding bikes)always liked suzuki's shame about the finish.

Hope to have the craic with a few on here and meet a few around the kent/south east area.

 

[convict_keeper]

Well HELLO there peeps w;;v

Just getting ready to pick up me Bird a 98 plate in Black (In two day's) and found this whilst searching the interweb for Bird related sites, any Piss taking bring will be replied to in full :yo:

Anyway im in the Midlands so if anyone know of any clubs in my area please give me the nod

Laterz

Graham

 

[Steamy]

Well HELLO there peeps w;;v

Just getting ready to pick up me Bird a 98 plate in Black (In two day's) and found this whilst searching the interweb for Bird related sites, any Piss taking bring will be replied to in full :yo:

Anyway im in the Midlands so if anyone know of any clubs in my area please give me the nod

Laterz

Graham

Glad to hear it's black, good choice!! Shame you're in the Midlands, this means it'll be nicked by Monday morning. Never mind, you can always move to somewhere nice!!!

Welcome to the group, it's full of piss-takers like.......................er, me!w4lc0m3