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colin3446
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Does anyone has a BB Parrell Import-if so how are you geting on with it,I have heard some horrendous stories about them.Is it full powered!.
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My last Blackbird was a paralell, covered 150,00 trouble free miles and is still going strong in the hands of its current owner.
Like any bike, if it is looked after, they will go on forever. Although at the time I was in the trade so I got parts at trade price, I cannot recall one occasion where I had a major outlay. Before that I had an imported GSXR1100WP which I did 174K on, and before that two CBR1000's which covered 172,000 and 135,000 miles respectively. The 172,000 mile bike is still going strong with over 300K on the clock.
I also sold a few paralell Birds to customers and they are still fine. It all depends on who you buy from and what there aftersales are like.
Avoid German, French and Swiss originating bikes as BHP varies between 35 and 100BHP as a maximum, if possible look at the Italian sourced bikes as they are the full Monty and they come with the headlight already pointing in the right direction.
To be fair, the diference in price now between a UK and import is so little, you may be better of sticking with a UK bike if you want peace of mind, but don't be put off a bike simply because it is an import.
MPH speedo is ?90 from David Silver and dead easy to fit.
Like any bike, if it is looked after, they will go on forever. Although at the time I was in the trade so I got parts at trade price, I cannot recall one occasion where I had a major outlay. Before that I had an imported GSXR1100WP which I did 174K on, and before that two CBR1000's which covered 172,000 and 135,000 miles respectively. The 172,000 mile bike is still going strong with over 300K on the clock.
I also sold a few paralell Birds to customers and they are still fine. It all depends on who you buy from and what there aftersales are like.
Avoid German, French and Swiss originating bikes as BHP varies between 35 and 100BHP as a maximum, if possible look at the Italian sourced bikes as they are the full Monty and they come with the headlight already pointing in the right direction.
To be fair, the diference in price now between a UK and import is so little, you may be better of sticking with a UK bike if you want peace of mind, but don't be put off a bike simply because it is an import.
MPH speedo is ?90 from David Silver and dead easy to fit.
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cbrlover
Guest
I've got one !
I imported a CBR1100XXW (1998) from Germany in 2001 (on a Y) through " www.bike-world.co.uk" and paid ?6,195 . It is a full power model and has done 21,000 kms with no problems at all.
The saving I made at the time was at least ?1,500 ... but UK ones have droped in price considerably now.
If you intend to keep it for a long time, then an import is best option, but if you change it after 2 yrs you will be disapointed with the resale value.
My HONDA dealer has no problem servicing it, and it makes no difference to my insurance premium with Carole Nash.
Regards
Jeff.
I imported a CBR1100XXW (1998) from Germany in 2001 (on a Y) through " www.bike-world.co.uk" and paid ?6,195 . It is a full power model and has done 21,000 kms with no problems at all.
The saving I made at the time was at least ?1,500 ... but UK ones have droped in price considerably now.
If you intend to keep it for a long time, then an import is best option, but if you change it after 2 yrs you will be disapointed with the resale value.
My HONDA dealer has no problem servicing it, and it makes no difference to my insurance premium with Carole Nash.
Regards
Jeff.
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colin3446
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Country of Origin
T.C.-How can you tell from the bike which country of origin it came from,mine was imported via Denmark.
T.C.-How can you tell from the bike which country of origin it came from,mine was imported via Denmark.
Re: Country of Origin
I phoned Honda UK and they told me. The Honda database apparently can be accessed by any Honda employee (so I am led to believe) and the chassis number will give the reader the bikes original country or destination.
If I remember correctly, and it was a few years ago now, the packing case also had the original country stamped on the side of it, and the documentation required for VAST and DVLA also had the country of origin.
The dealer should be able to tell you quite easily.
I phoned Honda UK and they told me. The Honda database apparently can be accessed by any Honda employee (so I am led to believe) and the chassis number will give the reader the bikes original country or destination.
If I remember correctly, and it was a few years ago now, the packing case also had the original country stamped on the side of it, and the documentation required for VAST and DVLA also had the country of origin.
The dealer should be able to tell you quite easily.
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colin3446
Guest
Thanks T.C. I know a Honda Dealer who will do the necessary for me.