New bike time :)

[sagalout]

Had a few issues recently with the Tiger, culminating in the diagnosis of a sligtly leaking head gasket that would cost £500 to replace

So, off to the shops I go, with a wish list of wanting something to tour europe in reasonable comfort, occasional silly speed but ultimately reliable.

Step forward the Honda Blackbird

These are pics from biketrader as I didnt get it home until the hours of darkness but what a bike! Power is a bit like the ZX9R I had, with the difference beig that it almost feels like the ZX9 did at 10K rpm at just half that. Only done 30 miles on wet roads on the way home, but even that shows a hugely smooth, torquey motor. I was never a huge fan of the blackbird styling, but the matt black and gold really works for me (and goes with the matt black helmet )

Anyway, a few pics.....

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=644654540

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=644654607

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=644654653

https://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=644654703

I'm not a huge fan of the baglux covers, but I think I'll keep it on over winter as my textile jacket has a few exposed zips.

Bike is mint as you'd expect for a 3 year old, well looked after machine, and I cant wait to give it a proper run out this weekend

[andi]

That looks flipping gorgeous Nice one
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[neatbik]

Very very nice, and quite stealthy too

[St0rmer66]

Now that's what I call a worth successor to the ZX9R!

Can't wait to see it in the flesh! .
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[JonB]

Probably one of the best Hondas made in the past 10 years IMO.

Looks absolutely stunning, makes me want to sell the car and my body and go to the Honda garage and buy one.
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[Reppyboyo]

Nice bike.

Also hello there fellow OcUK`er

[Noxious89123]

This is what i want when i'm old enough to insure one / afford one / be sensible enough to keep it legal.
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[KLR600]

It only seems like the other week you got the tiger!

What are you going to do with the tiger? I remember you were saying some of the pro's of the tiger were that you wouldn't lose your licence on it so it'll be interesting to see how you get on with the blackbird

It looks great for a 3 year old bike, I wish I could afford a new bike!
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[sagalout]

had the tiger for 6 months now. You're right though, I did originally buy it to keep my license so I'll have to be quite refrained on the bird. The power is very useable though - its not the top end that attracted me so much as the way it accelerates in the midrange.

As for the tiger I part ex'd it. I had a lot of fun on it, especially when I took it to Scotland. I'd recommend one to anyone, but found that whilst it was a great alllrounder it lacked than spark that made me want to go out for the sake of it, and instead I only used it for more planned, specific rides.

[Nb]

Welcome to the club. Very nice colour too. The power is great as probably already know... If you need info or help with whatever take a look here https://www.bikersoracle.com/blackbird/forum/
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[McGee]

Mines faster.

Awesome bike man, nice colour to.


Gonna change the cans ?

Or keep stock.
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[chris-red]

Can't you replace the head gasket yourself? I wouldn't have though it would be that much work and the part should be no more than £30
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[DEN MONKEY]

Nice matey. personally I like the tank covers
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[St0rmer66]

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[the grim reaper]

I had a 98 Blackbird and I loved it. I eventually got rid because I was only doing very short trips and it was overkill but, once I get to use my bikes more often, I reckon I might go back to one, one day.

Enjoy

Cheers

Grim
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[mrbluesbox]

oooooh pretty
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[sagalout]

I'm struggling with 2 small points, as theres no owners manual with it, only the service book. If any 'bird rider can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated

1. Cant for the life of work out how to adjust the clock! I pressed the set button for a few seconds and it started flashing but I dont know what to press to actually change it.

2. How do Honda span adjusters work? The clutch bite point is currently a long way out. On the other bikes I've had the disc has 1-2-3-4 and you just spin it round to adjust, but the honda has a disc the other way around and doesn't seem to tunr very easily - is there a knack to it or just more effort required lol.

I'm being quite lazy here really - I only tried for 5 mins as I was late for work this morning lol

[Whosthedaddy]

On the 7R you have to push the lever away from the grip to spin the wheel and adjust the lever position.
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[olionel]

Nice one dude, I like the double cans... you kinda "own" the road more... happy riding the blackbird!
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[Mudskipper]

That's a lovely looking bike.

A1 Moto on James St, I see. Took my CBR125 there when my front caliper seized. They didn't sting me as bad as I expected to sort it out. They tried to buy it off me for peanuts though!!!

Always a few nice bikes outside there.
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