New member and new blackbird owner

[laza1]

Hi all
Just purchased my first blackbird after wanting one for ages ,don,t know much about them,just that they look great and ride just as well,and meeting some other owners who have suggested to me to get one.
So i traded in my old ZZR 1100 and got a new Blackbird,and boy what a thrill
i know i made the right choice.
Could any one give me the low down on them the good and the bad.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Sorry don,t know what more to say as new to forum.
Regards Larry.

 

[Rods]

welcome to the forum mate. there's loads of people who know the bird inside out on here, so i'm sure you'll pick stuff up.

is your bike new or used? how many miles? carbed / fi? fast colour? what year?

most people fit a hugger of some sort - pyramid seems to be the most popular option (i have an nws which is ok). also worth fitting a scottoiler - my chain has done 22k still going strong (don't have to adjust it except at services).

if it's used watch out for - reg/reg and cct. both seem to go between 20k - 30k. my front fork springs and rear shock also needed replacing at the 20k service.

lose the dunlops (unless you're doing loads of motorway work). most people here use bt020's or avon azaros (b fit - particular to blackbird, 'busa etc). if you're not bothered by mileage out of tyres, the new avon vipers apparently offer superb grip, but don't seem to be lasting so long mileage wise. i get 7-8k out of the azaro.

jaws http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/acf.htm

pete http://www.blackbirdspares.co.uk/

or bob pinder (sorry i don't have his website - but i'm sure someone will help you out)

all the above do really good stuff for the bird at great prices.

apart from that enjoy the bike. i'm sure others will add to my thoughts.:beer:

 

[stan the man]

Hi all
Just purchased my first blackbird after wanting one for ages ,don,t know much about them,just that they look great and ride just as well,and meeting some other owners who have suggested to me to get one.
So i traded in my old ZZR 1100 and got a new Blackbird,and boy what a thrill
i know i made the right choice.
Could any one give me the low down on them the good and the bad.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Sorry don,t know what more to say as new to forum.
Regards Larry.

welcome larry mate..to the forums.
MMMMMMMMMM,,the blackbird..lets see.....the finest ALL ROUNDER there is,period %$fan .......just joking joe :} but seriously,great bike.enjoy
don't forget to join in though,or you'll have lumpy all upset again :cry:
watch out for bert 'cos he's gay man8um
and gypsy'll have your house from under your nose if you tell 'im where you live


















only joking lads :}

 

[ianrobbo1]

only joking lads :}

you are?????

 

[Gerrard]

New Member

Yes...... welcome to the site.
I agree with all the above. But my tip is don't mention TYRES or PSI.
Anyway welcome ....

 

[Centaur]

welcome laza1

This site has just about everything from banter to serious advice. just ask. a word of warning though....don't let Stan near any pet sheep you have.

 

[Wolfie]

bob pinder (sorry i don't have his website - but i'm sure someone will help you out)

www.gobybike.com

 

[marcella]

welcome to the asylum larry, i'm newish to this mob too, all the free advice you'll ever need, save money on new gear (jaws,blackbird spares)and probably the best pisstaking ever:yo: all the best on the new bird

 

[Duck n Dive]

Welcome and thrice welcome.

Good choice M8. You'll get lots of advice here and plenty of help as well as much am,usement - keep your'e sense of humour well polished !!

I notice your'e in Cheshire - you can see where I am from the post.

If you're not too far away you might want to get together - especially you you want to head off to any of the rideouts. On that subject I'm planning on heading off to bassets pole this Tuesday evening - take 'bout 1hr 10 mins from here.

Usually a few of the guys and gals from can be found lurking around

I'm heading off for the weekend now so won't be online agtain until Monday evening.

Anyway - congrats and have fun !!


:yo: :yo:

 

[derek kelly]

Just to echo the sentiments of the above, welcome to the forum, all that is required is a good sense of humour (or even a bad one like Ian robbo's) seriously (yes I can do serious, I just don't make a habit of it) there is a wealth of useful information for just about any subject you can imagine,
Stan can tell you all about Sheep,
Blu can tell you which is faster the Blue or the Silver (though neither as fast as the Matt Black)
Gyppo can advise on home security
Bert can make you some curtains
and Lumpy can tell you how to fall off at low speeds :}
have fun mate and join in.

Derek

 

[Nick from the nick]

Well Done

Congrats just hope you picked the right colour BLACK IS FASTEST, don't listern to anyone who says different. You'll get abuse and advice here you just need to figure which is which :neenaw: , But most importantly you got the right bike now

 

[stan the man]

best advice.........

never listen to anyone who's a copper or a screw :t NOT TO BE TRUSTED FOR THEIR OPINION


































%$fan :}

 

[derek kelly]

Or anyone who thinks blue is a good colour for a BLACKbird

 

[stan the man]

Or anyone who thinks blue is a good colour for a BLACKbird

ermmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[ianrobbo1]

I see your learning from Gyppo, Stan!! :bow: it's the "throw away" ones that bite best innit?? :}

 

[CBRBillXX]

Hi Larry
w;;v
I'm a fairly new Bird owner too having run a CBR thou for the last three years. the Bird is just a wee bitty different though!

Hey.....Marcella in Dumfries.....you aint the one riding around on the slow BLUEbird are you??...hope not cuz we ALL know black is best (even the MATT ones!):} :} :} :}

regards
Bill

 

[derek kelly]

cuz we ALL know black is best (specially the MATT ones!):} :} :} :}

My sentiments exactly, and yes Marcella does ride a powder puff blue one, I think he bought it from a welshman.

 

[stan the man]

ah well marcella mate...it seems that we have a "rogue"celt amongst us...have a word in his "shell like" and tell him to change his blasphemous ways

 

[stan the man]

I see your learning from Gyppo, Stan!! :bow: it's the "throw away" ones that bite best innit?? :}

your right ian....but they have to be bald one's too.

 

[CBRBillXX]

MATT?....go shiny anyway....

Shame on you Derek for modifying my quote!.....:t :t :t

But....let's face it....especially after reading some of the posts on here...the MATT ones all go shiny anyway and end up like PROPER BLACKbirds! :k

Ce la vie eh?
%$fan