testrider

I measured the inside diameter of the fork on my 97 XX and it's 37 mm.

Is the R1 R/R new or used?

Glad to be able to help. I ordered from sprocketcenter too, even though I'm in CA and I have to pay tax :-)

Another one is: http://www.sprocketcenter.com/ in Orange County, California, so you won't pay tax either.... (it seems that White Buffalo Racing went out of business. I used to order from them too but they were gone)

Nice bird! Where is it?

I'm pretty sure it's the R/R. I had the same problem a while ago. I have a Datel voltmeter on my dash watching the voltage when I was riding and it went down to 12V then went back up to 14.

The link you showed seems to be a U-bolt mount. I used the clutch clamp mount. I think this was the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/Mounts-Brake-Clutch-...1586&sr=8-5 See mine here:

AFter 10 years, the stock rubber brake hoses probably already to start to rot...

Thanks Keith, and it looks like it has a Corbin seat too... However, with a 2001 and 15k miles, I would guess the following will need to be done asap at the minimum: - all brake fluid, clutch fluid, fork fluid, engine oil change ($100?) - all brake hoses ($200?) - all brake pads ($120) - new tires ($300) - new chain/sprockets ($300) - probably needs an upgraded CCT? R/R? So that's another $1200, plus the 10% sales tax... Also, which year XX had the wiring hardness recalled? I was tempted... :-) -mike-

Brand new? Do you know how much are they selling for? Thanks.

I weight 165 lbs without gears. However, I almost always have my Givi top box with me to carry the tools/first aid kit/air compressor etc... that weights at least another 30-35 lbs. While I don't do burn-out or wheelies, but I do ride hard and accelerate hard every chance I got. I'm not easy on my throttle. All my previous tires (I have used only Bridgestone BT56 before I switched to Michelin PR) lasted from 10k-14k miles...

I got about 40-42 mpg on my 97XX. Yesterday I just replaced my tires with another set of Michelin Pilot Road. The old set had 11810 miles.

Thank you all, for your inputs and I appreciate them all. Jaygermeister's comment had the touch of a Zen master :-) Since there were more 'YES' to replace than 'NO', I'm going to replace them this weekend, since I already have a new set of Michelin Pilot Road sitting in my garage and I also have a Nomar tire changer and balancer. Then I won't have to think about it all the time while on my trip. Again, thank you all. Your inputs are valuable, as always. Ride safe. -mike-

I always run 42 psi front and rear...

Thanks for the reply, Redbird and Magoo, I have been using OEM Bridgestone and none of them lasted less than 10k miles on my bird and I'm not easy on the throttle either :-) I weight 165 lbs without gear but that shouldn't matter, as I always have my Givi top box with me that weights at least 30 lbs with my tools/first aid kit/ tire patch kit/air compressor etc... I already have a new set of Michelin PR sitting in my garage and I have the Nomar tire changer. I am just lazy to do anything before the trip. I guess I'll replace them this weekend then... -mike-

Guys, I have a set of Michelin Pilot Road on my XX. The attached pictures were taken this morning and they had 11600 miles. I'm going on a 1500-mile trip next week. Do you think I need to replace my tires before the trip or I can wait until after? Thanks for any comments. -mike-

Thank you all, I'm waiting for a 3000-mile shock coming my way for $50 from a member here. He already shipped it and only asked me to send him a check after I receive it. I'm so proud to be on this board and among all of you XX riders. Thanks, Howard. -mike-

PM sent... thanks.

Anybody got a low mileage (< 20k miles?) rear shock that you want to give away? My 97XX has 56k miles and I think the rear shock is worn. I can't afford an Ohlins or Penske now so if you have a low mileage rear shock that I can use, it'll be great. Thanks. -mike- PS: I think all shocks fits all years? PS2: can the OEM rear shock be rebuilt for cheap?

That 2 X 4 underneath come with the kit? No, that was optional. Precut to the correct length, for another $100 extra...

I'm on my 1st set of Michelin pilot road and I now have 10000 miles on them and they look like they still have another 2-3k to go. They are not touching the wear bars yet...

This is mine. I put it in a corner of my garage and when I need to use it, I install it to the receiver hitch. This is a Nomar classic and I ordered it with the receiver hitch mount, instead of the floor mount.

The shipping to Europe is probably way too expensive than you can a brand new one locally.. :-)

MRA Vario Touring screen for sale $85 + UPS shipping. This is the one with the adjustable spoiler. Sale to US only as I really don't want to ship international as UPS shipment tracking in US is a lot easier and more reliable. I bought it from twistedthrottle.com for $150 a year or so ago and I don't like it. TwistedThrottle.com : MRA VarioTouringScreen Windshield for Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird - MRA.01.048.VT http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/1280/363/ It's in excellent condition with some small scratches (see pic) when I removed it. It can be touched up with some black paint on the back. It fits my 97XX but I think it fits all year.

With the MRA Vario Touring windshield and Heli bars, I found that when I stand up with my head above the windshield, my helmet is a lot more quiet than sitting down, so that means the windshield was directing the wind right at my helmet.