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TitaniumBB

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w;;v

I take delivery of my second BB on Monday - a 1997 in titanium and I cannot wait.

My previous Bird was a fuel injected beast in black which I absolutely adored. However, the reason I sold her was because my fianc?e was uncomfortable on trips and kept sliding into the back of me - so I reluctantly decided to sell her and look for something a little more supportive in the seating department such as a BMW RT. Well I looked and I looked and NOTHING came close to the BB so I went BB shopping again and told my fianc?e that she can either come as a pillion or stay at home - I may even through in some oxford grab handles for her!

Anyway the reason I am writing this post is that it is my first carbed BB and wondered if there will be any noticeable differences between the F1 and the carbed bike that I need to be aware of or will notice whilst riding?

Also, I had a bagster tank bag for my last BB in black but I cannot for the life of me find a beige/brown coloured one anywhere or on any website. This is despite the fact that I have seen Titanium bikes with them on in the past. Not sure if it is from a different bike with same size tank but I am stumped and wondered if any of you guys or gals can help me solve this mystery. I will also be happy to pay the going rate if anyone is selling one.

Thank you fellow BB owners @tu*
 
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mikeyw64

Guest
I've a carby & an FI and the only differences I've noticed are

1) Fuel consumption on the Carby is a bit better on my normal commute but on runs both drink about the same amount
2) The FI has a little more punch at tripple digit speeds

As for your young lady switch to a melboy seat , not only weill she like it so will you :)
 
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trippo00

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Welcome to the forum pal w;;v
If it was a black carb one I would have to tell you that its gonna scare the living beejesus out of you! But as its a slow tvatanium carb then it will be about the same as yer black injection one :-0)

And I like the way yer showing your fiancee who is the boss :bow:
 
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TitaniumBB

Registered User
And I like the way yer showing your fiancee who is the boss :bow:[/quote]

8rfl@ brilliant mate. At the end of the day - the Bird comes first.

I will post a picture of the good looking Bird on Monday @tu*
 
ianrobbo1

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
TitaniumBB said:
And I like the way yer showing your fiancee who is the boss :bow:
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8rfl@ brilliant mate. At the end of the day - the Bird comes first.

I will post a picture of the good looking Bird on Monday @tu*[/QUOTE]

Yeah she'll be really happy to pose for you knowing what you've just written!! but why wait till Monday?? you'll be otherwise occupied with that Beige blackbird your getting!!:dunno:

and you can get a better, cheaper seat made by tony Archer at Huddersfield to your specifications @tu*

http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/
 
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TitaniumBB

Registered User
ianrobbo1 said:
8rfl@ brilliant mate. At the end of the day - the Bird comes first.

I will post a picture of the good looking Bird on Monday @tu*
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Yeah she'll be really happy to pose for you knowing what you've just written!! but why wait till Monday?? you'll be otherwise occupied with that Beige blackbird your getting!!:dunno:

and you can get a better, cheaper seat made by tony Archer at Huddersfield to your specifications @tu*

http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/[/quote]



This forum is class. The good looking Bird to which I was referring is my Beige Beauty of a BB rather than my missus :bang: Sorry for the confusion. I will definitely be riding her a lot more often anyway ;-0))

Cheers for the link - will check it out. I presume you have used them before and were happy with the results??
 
ianrobbo1

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
Sure am, ?130 all in including a gel pad in front!!:eek:choice of colours or your own design, have a word with him, he's a nice easy bloke to talk to!! @tu*



 
Centaur

Centaur

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Don't look now Ian but......

some scrote has nicked your bike out from beneath your saddle.:eek:
Still at least you'll be able to keep it safe on the trailer like it is now.8rfl@
 
ianrobbo1

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
Centaur said:
some scrote has nicked your bike out from beneath your saddle.:eek:
Still at least you'll be able to keep it safe on the trailer like it is now.8rfl@
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That is SO 2 YEARS ago, if you had been to McBash you would know my latest fuck ups :-0)
 
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57grant

Registered User
custom seats

Also consider Marty at Smartrrrrs seats for reprofiled and improved seats. Fantastic job, I have had 2 made for me both with medical gel inserts front and rear that improve comfort hugely over standard. He can do anything that you want basically, not cheap but worth it

phone 01904750958 or 07732040541

based near York YO32 2RA

http://www.smartrrrs.biz/

GOOD LUCK

GRANT
 
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Flymo01

Registered User
Bloody Hell!!!!

Another new bird owner in Fife w;;v

We'll soon have all of Fife converted to the "Way of the 'Bird"

Cheers
Alan
 
ianrobbo1

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
Flymo01 said:
Bloody Hell!!!!

Another new bird owner in Fife w;;v

We'll soon have all of Fife converted to the "Way of the 'Bird"

Cheers
Alan
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Thy had better all turn up next year at McBash in Fyvie then, not so far for you to come!! :-0)
 
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