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She's gone. Buyer rented a pickup and drove to Texas from Virginia. Had no ramp, no tiedowns. I rolled the lift out to the driveway, raised the bike to the level of the bed, and we wheeled here in. Had a couple of tiedowns I could let him have and directed him to the nearby Harbor Freight to get some more. He had a bird a while ago, and is getting back to his old ways after a divorce. Nice guy, but still going through the "I'm free!" phase. I threw in all the spares I had. Plastics, switches, filters, a Micron exhaust system. Not going to bother selling that after this ordeal. I really thought that someone here would have gotten the bike to a friend, but that did not happen. Last word: Throw your leg over something more current. You'll be shocked. After getting my Aprilia Tuono and KTM Super Duke, the Blackbird was unrideable. Best to all.

Thanks, eBay won't allow me to make changes after the listing goes live.

On eBay now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/196300813820

Bump for spring.

LMK if he's serious. Glad to go over the bike with him in detail.

Not yet.

It's a US bike with all Honda plastics from later years. I painted the gas tank - it's a 3 stage paint, and I did a workable job, but not show quality.

Someone was asking after the lift table the blackbird is on. It's from HMC Industries, a US based company. I saw them @ the Aprilia dealer and they said they were a quality piece. This lifts the Blackbird with only 75# of air pressure. You can get cheaper, but a lift failure will endanger you, your bike, and other vehicles in the garage. Buying quality is a small price to pay for peace of mind. Also, I like to buy American when possible, https://www.hmcindustries.com/

1997 CBR1100XX Blackbird Candy Glory Red Galfer wave rotors (front) Brembo brake and clutch master Updated fork springs and spacers Nitron rear shock and spring set for ‘aggressive street’ HID headlight bulb shielded to avoid blinding oncoming traffic (forum member part) High beam HID as well. LED instrument panel, turn signal, and brake light bulbs. Michelin pilot sport tires. Corbin Saddle. Fresh oil every 3k miles. Last oil change on 8/16/23 at 73k miles I got this bike years ago as a police auction bike through eBay. Went through everything from front to back. This bike spent most of its life commuting on I-405 in Southern California from San Clemente to Irvine, with one notable stint in the bay area and a epic ride back down to SoCal. No accidents. A recent tip over in the garage scratched the mirror cover and right fairing. Some sun fading on the cowl and rail. All plastics are Honda. Just took here out to get a Texas inspection. Runs like a watch. Last valve check revealed zero needed adjustments. The motor is settled in and will likely outlast all of us. No leaks, some oil misting from the alternator cable where it exits the motor. It has some ‘patina’ from its age, but nothing dramatic. Get on and ride anywhere. Will throw in any spares I can dig out of boxes and will coordinate shipping and inspection if you’re not local to San Antonio, Texas. Hate to sell her, but it’s time. I’ve barely put 200 miles in it in the last 3 years. Link to pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/h36pv8EL7sDMzoze6 Asking $2,500 Would like to see her go to a board member. email mtracy 'at' spartacorporation.com

Try David Silver Spares

https://www.servicehonda.com/oemparts/c/honda/parts

Michelin Pilot Sports

My 69k mile '97 bird shifts and finds neutral just fine. I'm currently using Lubrimoly in it, but have put whatever quality 10w-40 oil is on sale in it every 3k miles. IMHO your clutch might need a rebuild. Alternatively, check your hydraulic clutch actuation system - it might not be functioning correctly.

Got the chain tensioner and installed it last night. Easy fix and the bike is running great again. Great service and fast shipping from John! Everyone should buy from him!

Muy Bueno!

Your order number is: R344651455 OK man, send that puppie over, I've been fighting off a cold. Now I get well and the bike's sick! Got a new front tire and can't wait to get riding! Thanks

Hi, My blackbird started making a rattling noise yesterday. It's emanating from the right side of the motor. Most pronounced @ idle, goes away at ~4K RPM. No performance issues. I pulled the clutch cover and found nothing obvious or shavings in the oil Am thinking cam chain tensioner. Have not had this happen to me before, so I made a quick video here: https://youtu.be/5DL2fnIKW1g If anyone can confirm or provide constructive information, I'd appreciate it. Thanks

~ $1000 for a bolt on custom valved solution. Bike is much better with the correct springing and valving Nitron Racing Shocks USA CobraHeat LLC PO Box 15715 Covington, Ky. 41015 PH: (801) 663-7436 sales@nitronracingshocks.com http://www.nitronracingshocks.com/HONDA_c_178.html

Just email nitron and get a shock sprung and valved for you at a reasonable price info@nitron-usa.com

The clutch bleed should be easy. But if you are having problems, and the lines and connections are not leaking, try getting a cheap vacuum bleeder from harbor freight to do it.

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Here's my install - hope this can be of some help https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipO-bOxenYuxpY5llIOFo0nKgtkYu1RAdtAdW68g

You can do the install without removing the left can, but I recommend you remove the muffler, and use air tools. Makes the job easy. Gas tank and seat come off too. Rode 50 miles on the freeway today, great improvement. Little bumps are gone, large bumps are damped. Tracking is good. You don't know how bad the stock shock is until you've replaced it. Wish I did not wait so long. Cost was $850 total for double adjustable, custom sprung and valved. All shocks are built to order. Figure 2 week lead time. Single adjustable will get you 90% of the benefits at a lower cost. Here's the US contact: http://www.pak-meister.com/

Was a big blackbird weekend, pulled the plastic off the bike, installed blue instrument panel led lights, and a new Nitron shock. Easy install, I have air, so zapping off those big nuts on the shock was quick. You have to pull the seat, gas tank, and left muffler to install the shock. Actually mounted the thing backwards, and had to remove and flip so the line to the remote reservoir would fit with a bit of slack. But it all came out well in the end. Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/+MitchellTracy/albums/6139491927058596465

if anyone has a used Ohlins, Penske, or other upgraded rear shock they want to part with, please shoot me a PM. Thanks. PS: If you have a good spring that I can mount on the stock shock, I can use that as an interim solution as well.