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I have one of those as well. Also form the 2007 Blackbird, only 7800km (5.000 miles).

I have one in silver from a 2007 Blkackbird. Since I do have a wheel-balancer I can guarantee it's straight. However, shipping will be expensive. Also prices for used parts are a lot higher here. PM me if you are interested......

True, but just because they've changed them to a newer model. This model has a problem when mounted in the low positions. If you put the bike in gear the lever will touch the sidestand and shut of the engine. I almost crashed when that happened....... I had to alter the gear-lever to get a working position without a cut-off.

No go for flip ups. I wish though. Not true! The Shubert C3 has pinlock mount from the factory. Brilliant!

Rizoma LUX-grips. Expensive, but great! http://www.rizoma.com/Prodotti/ProdottiUni...a=6&IDSez=1

You also need the correct axel and spacers to make it work.....

Is that the new Vatican-based electronic funds transfer service? Almost........ it's a bad keyboard............

Don't be an a-hole. If you aren't interested don't buy it. Crapping on someones for sale post is generally in poor taste. Besides whats his name from Holland will be along any minute to buy this thing. No I am not.......... If you insist in being an asshole you may......... Speaking for myself: I am getting fed-up with your "smart" remarks. Everytime somebody refers to me you have to let people know we've had a problem. Grow up, and stop behaving like a little boy.

PM Sent. Received and Papalled...... Thanks!

OK, I'll take the VarioBars. Please let me know about the shipping costs through USPS to the Netherlands, and your PayPal adress.

It could be OK, but I would not advice this.... The Michelin is a tyre with a very light carcass, the Pirelli isn't. It might be OK, but it could very well be a disaster...... I would never sell this to my customers, he better wait.....

I disagree! I've found that here in Europe it's still a very wanted model, and most aftermarket products are also made for the Bird. The last year I've added over a hundred products to my shop....... But, on topic: I am happy that C.A. is trying to improve. The service and reliablity was poorly the last year......

Also it could very well be the starter-motor. I've had a customer with the same problem. When the bike was hot the startermotor jammed, and would not turn. The lights went out due to overload in the electrical system, and nothing happened. It was easy to push-start the engine, even though it was an injected bike (there was enough juice in the battery left for the fuel pump and ECU). After replacing the starter motor everything was OK. His battery died a few weeks later, probably because of the beating it had taken with all the effort it had to make to start the bike before.

Good posting! However, European bikes were also limited by the ECU. Mine was a 100hp version, and I corrected it by using another ECU. Now it's a full version again.... Only the carb.-versions were limited here by air-intake and carb-limiters (manifolds). To make it even more confusing: the limited 100hp version would easily run over 240 kph (measured by Garmin).

DID 530 ZVM2 110 links This is an X-ring chain, also available in gold colour.

Are you sure you are reading kilometers per hour, and not miles per hour? Check if the airbox for the filter is closed the right way. Sometimes it's not closed at all.... Even the 100 bhp bikes will make more topspeed,about 240 kph......

I am interested in buying the set. How much including shipping to Holland?

I used to be a salesmen in this industry, so I bought this one: http://www.festool.net/mediandoweb/index.c...mp;sLanguage=EN You can use the system with the saw, milling machine, grinder etc. And you can also use all components by hand or with a guide-rail. Festool is top of the line in Europe, the best you can buy, but crazy expensive. This system will cost you here (including all components) about 3000 Euro (appr. USD 4000).

We are now testing these on a police-bike (yes I have good contacts with th law). They are new, not expensive, and are easy to install. The sensors only weigh 12 grams each.... I can't deeplink, but this is the site: http://www.atrium-enterprises.eu/home_gb.html Go to: PRODUCTS - AUTOMOTIVE - TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEMS - MOTORBIKE We are now testing these on a police-bike (yes I have good contacts with th law). They are new, not expensive, and are easy to install. The sensors only weigh 12 grams each.... I can't deeplink, but this is the site: http://www.atrium-enterprises.eu/home_gb.html Go to: PRODUCTS - AUTOMOTIVE - TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEMS - MOTORBIKE Here in Europe it costs about 130 Euro's, so I guess (since these things are usually cheaper in the USA) you'll pay about USD 100.

Delkevic used to work for Akrapovic, making the pipes. They split, and now produce under their own name. The quality is good for the money, and they fit OK.

The new Qualifier 2 will be introduced here in Holland in March. I don't know when the'll launch in the USA..... It has improved dureability, and will heat up faster...... The Roadsmart will suit most of the streetriding, but does lack some grip for very fast track-riding. In reality Dunlop combined in this set a sports front-tire and a dual compound sport/tourer rear tire.

Could be very true..... After all we are much more left-wing orientated than you guys in the USA..... But I'll give you credit for choosing Obama..... I have no clue what j/k or NBL means......

I agree about the wear. But I don't really know how to compair grip and handling, because I've never riden in the USA........

Where do you get your information from? The Dunlops are actually newer than the Michelins, and they perform a whole lot better on our bikes..... I have a motorcycle-tire shop and I've mounted hundreds of tires on Blackbirds. All riders who tried both agree that the Dunlop is the better tire for a Blackbird.....

I make my living with my own motorcycle-tireshop near Amsterdam (the Netherlands). I suggest you try the new Dunlop Roadsmart instead of the Michelin. Yes, the MPR2 is great, and probably the best in the rain, but the Roadsmart is a better tire for heavy bikes like ours. It is much more stabile and predictable, and the bike steers completely neutral. The PR2 will (when pushed) make the bike move like the tirepressure is a little too low, and it has the urge to fall into corners. The difference is not huge, buth tires are excellent, but I (and most other BB-riders here in Holland who tried both) do prefer the Roadsmart.