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Thanks for the help.

That's what they call it in the manual and the parts list. Their terms not mine. See part #10 http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/oem-parts/HONDA/1999/BLACKBIRD-_-CBR1100XX/THROTTLE-BODY

They are on the back of the throttle body.

Bike was running rough and I replaced the plugs but nothing changed. Checked and found out that one cylinder was not firing. I notice that one of the valve starters looked to be missing parts. When I pulled it to where it seemed it should be the bike ran fine. So what's this valve starter thing do?

I've got a big Delta dust collector and about 40' of plumbing that is taking up space in my shop. It's 3 phase and I believe 7.5 hp. I also have an extra motor. It needs new bearings and the cost to replace runs about $150. A new motor runs about $1100. Look, I need the space. I don't use it because it generates enough heat to heat my shop. If you haven't noticed it's warm and going on summer. If you are interested email me at ahrends@ahrendsgripsusa.com It's located in north central Iowa. There's a lot of shit here and I'd just as soon take it in the shorts to a Blackbird owner as take a screwing from someone I have nothing in common with. Please save me from making some liberal a deal. That could make me feel stupid. I don't like feeling stupid. I'm easy and will help load it. I can ship but that will run more then the dust collector. If you are interested I can provide some pictures. Did I mention I'm easy? Make me an offer. I've got close to $5000 in the collector and plumbing. Did I mention I'm easy. I'll also consider a barter for firearms. No Rugers please. Buy this sucker so I can buy more guns. Kim

It's time to give a plug to Yuasa. The one that came with the bird lasted 9 years. I got cheap and replaced it with an American battery made in China. 2 years later it went south and I replaced it with a Yuasa. The Yuasa lasted 2 months. I contact the vendor. Motorcycle Superstore. They didn't even want to give a RM# and stated that they would probably return the battery in 2-3 months. They blamed the bike for the failure. I called Yuasa and explained my problem with their vendor. They didn't hesitate and just sent me a new fully charged battery. I wish they made car batteries too. Great company and batteries. They are also American made.

I'm too lazy to look up a link but try Brownells. Lifetime warranty on their screwdrivers. A big assortment of handles and every tip size you would ever need.

Delta makes a Contractors saw with Unifence that fits into your price range. Why not just get a good fence for your saw and adapt a dust collector? I'd look at something used and try to find saw with a sliding table. Grizzley also has some made in China copies of just about every woodworking machine out there at decent prices.

Same problem here. Dealer is picking up the bike tomorrow. I'm tired of messing with it.

Mine has done the same thing. It's not the bulb on my bike. Keep us posted if you get it fixed.

So if I defeat the safety and put it behind the car seat. What's the velocity, range, rate of fire and nail weight?

You have to pay close attention to that little rubber band that holds the manual they only last 8 to 10 years. The black ones are fastest

Hi Hal, I'm in Clarion and all I do is to winterize is put the liner in my jacket. If the streets are dry I ride. I don't always check PM's but my website is listed at the bottom, you can get my email there. Let me know when you're ready to ride. Kim

Thanks to everyone for their help. Today I put in new plugs and air filter and it runs like new. It was nothing more then old fouled plugs.

Checked and battery is good. Gas OK. It's firing on cylinders 2 & 4. Sounds like a damn Harley.