CBR1100XX Blackbird Deal

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

Been offered a CBR1100 in candy blue, for £3750 on a w plate. Comes complete with oxford pannier bags and a new unused tank bag. All matching.

Remus cans and standard with straight down pipe already fitted.
Helmet and waterproofs’ as well.

The bike is in good condition with some small marks that are being fixed (need seat and front fender due to recovery people braking)

The only main things that he said were it caught on fire when the rectifier went but all stuff replaced, and the membrane in the hydraulic clutch was replaced.

What you think?
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

CBR1100 mate. Wink

Sounds like it could be a bit of a gamble unless you know what you're looking at.

divuk83 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Karma :

I reckon Rick (Black Knight) is the man to ask.

Dave

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

keep an eye on the ones on ebay and see what they go for
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Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Hmmm, personally, I think it's a bit pricey mate.

£3750 for a 7 year? old bike thats been on fire, and has no seat or mudguard. Confused

As far as the bike goes, thay are cracking machines. Bit on the porky side and poor ground clearance but they are great fun and can go 2up 160+ no problem.

The cans are good, i wouldn't be too bothered about the luggage though, Oxford stuff is ok but if you are planning on touring get a rack and some boxes, makes things much easier.

Helmet...no chance, waterproofs, if its an oversuit that fits, then maybe keep that.

£3750 is a lot of money. factor in the cost of repairs and insurance and it soon adds up.

If your heart is set on a XX save £500 more and get a real nice one.
£4500 would get you a minter.
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Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

I think you'll find that the wiring loom on the 1999-2001 model was suspect and HONDA extended the warranty for it by a further 3 yrs.

The problem lies with the connector block behind the nearside side panel below the seat.

Join www.superblackbird.co.uk and look in the 'HELP' forum re wiring looms rotting, melting and being a pain in the ass.

My advice is to walk away from this bike........!

Ricks bike is a later model which didn't suffer this problem.

Mine was fine for the 3 years i owned it but i'm glad i got without before it corroded the loom.

tonyyzf · Brolly Dolly Joined: 13 May 2005 Karma :

Sounds way too dear to me, I'm sure you'll get a whole one for less money elsewhere.

Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Its waaaaaaaaay to dear even if its 100%

I sold my low mileage 2001 '51' in MINT condition for £4300 last year..

Go onto the Blackbird forum i left the link too, a guy on there is selling a Blue one with some mods for similar money and its very nice and well maintained.

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

its been completed repaird, the seat and guard is their and will be getting replaced this week, the RAC broke them with the straps! and are paying for them to be fixed!

Im not sure of mileage prob check it again. He said 2000 W goes for £5k in showrooms
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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

322.57 TPFT for the Blackbird! Cool

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NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

yea, been looking on eBay and same years been going for £2800 - £3300
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Visitor Q · $25 whore Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Karma :

thought you had a new kid and needed a new car?

Surely something a bit cheaper and easier to fix yourself (ie carbed, common, and easy to get bits for) is in order?
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