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It is the Acumen gear indicator. We have several riders with this set-up now. It will also work for the digital cockpit version.....

I'm allways looking for a crack in the middle...... (please, no NWS pictures...... )

Item 20 here: http://blackbirdownersclub.eu/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=721

I guess you know where to ship it.... I got some more stuff coming.... (TSR).

Please post pics, I have no idea what you are talking about......

Yes, I want it, and I'll pay extra for international shipping......

I'll take the brake-lines and the TSR stuff.....

My mistake...... I thought you got the ones from the first posting by Dr. Ergal. Superbrace I already know and sell, but I am looking for the adjustable ones. Anybody know which brand these are?

So, what brand is it? Who manufactures it?

So for about $ 15,-- you can buy drilled out stock exhausts from some of the other idiots that tried it anyway.....

A 2000 model in Titanium? Were they sold in the USA? Not in Europe, the last Titanium was sold here in 1999 (1998 model with carbs). Also this low mileage? Sounds fishy to me.....

I still have two sets (to sell in Europe). You might know me from www.blackbirdownersclub.eu as Frank Switser....

What brand is it, is it for he Blackbird, and what do you want for it? I am interested.....

Does the new 3D-shock handles significantly better than a brand new 042-shock or is it basically better in the sense it has a generic style that will fit more bikes? Perhaps your old shock needed service. I believed that with a new top of the line 042-shock the speed is set by head and skills and is not limited by the shocks performance. I have never tried the older 042-shock, but since the technology is about the same there should be not much difference. Before I was running the original Honda (Showa) shock with Hyperpro spring and riser. Yes, my old shock was worn out (100.000km), so the difference was huge.....

Sorry, but I have to disagree. The numbers of the sizes are the same, the rim diameter is the same, but the height and width of these tires differ (a lot). I did measure them to be sure, but it's not just the thickness of the rubber, it's the overall geometry.....

Funny story: when I started with my actual ship, early this year, I made a display for my tires to make the visual for the visitors. Picture a tilted wall, with sets of tires stickingout of it for about 1/3 of the tire. This dispaly can be moved because I also needed it for the bike-shows. I used a set of Michelin Pilot Powers for measurements. All 180/55ZR17 and 120/70ZR17 tires are the same size, right? I finished it 2 days before the show started, so I didn't bother putting the tires in there (to heavy to transport). When I arrived on the show the morning it started, I tried to fit the tires, but no way (not by a long way)..... I had to borrow a electric saw to quickly make the holes bigger. Some had to be made more than 1 Inch bigger, because the tire also stick sout more to the front.... Now my great display is no longer perfect (I have to re-do the front covers), but it works. I will never make the mistake thinking all sizes are the same....

Thanks for the update on the shock. I bought for myself the new 3D-shock, and I really love it. The only problem is that I just increase my speed untill the bike gets unstabile again. So I end up riding with the same feeling, just a lot faster..... Now I have to take everything of the bike, since I just bought a newer one.....

I'll buy them if you are willing to ship to Holland (I'll pay extra for shipping) and if you'll accept Paypal.

I've sold about 20 Superbraces for the Blackbird. Six of them had the problem that they didn't fit correctly. Some milling did the trick, but it's a shame it had to be done. What brand are the braces above?

Well, hopefully it's just a case of European vs. US roads - I know several Duc ST3 riders that ride pretty aggressively that got 7K+ miles from the BT-021... All I can do is try 'em and see, and don't mind doing so for the price. FWIW, the PR2's in the states are ridiculous - over $50USD more than the BT-021 ($170USD vs $120USD) I guess the ST3 has less weight on the front, or your roads differ from ours (like you said). Also the price difference is really big in the USA. Here in Holland the price is just about the same between Bridgestone and Michelin. Only Metzeler and Pirelli are a bit more expensive.

Latest news: Bridgestone agrees with complaining customers that the BT021 will not last long on heavier bikes. They are now refunding part of the selling-price to the customers. We have reports that the front will last about 50% less compaired to the old BT020 when riding agressively on heavy bikes like the Pan Europe (ST1100 & 1300), ZZR1400, FJR1300, Blackbird and others.... Most users like the tire, but are not pleased with the longitivety. Lighter bikes have no problems to speak of.....

When mounted on a heavy bike (like the XX) the Z-6 lasts longer than the MPR2 (riding agressively). On a lighter bike you'll find the opposite to be true. I guess due to the weight the stiffer tire will not heat up as much as the less stiffer tire.....

I sell all of these in my shop, and I'm guessing you mean the Sportec M-3 (and not Z-3)...... The Z-3 provides the most grip of these 3 tires, much like MPP. The big difference is that the carcass is stiffer/stronger. This makes the bike more stabile at high speeds, but also more uncomfortable on bad roads.... The MPR2 has a little less grip, but gives you more miles and more comfort. The Roadtec Z-6 gives you even more miles, but a lttle less grip than the MPR2. It is also a harder, more uncomfortable ride.... Your choice depends on what is most important for you, they are all three very good tires....

Just forget about it...... In theory you could use the VFR ABS, since it also has DCBS, but you need to rewire a lot, use the VFR wheels (or at least the sensors). This would be so much work and so expensive it's probably not worth the trouble.....

Why was I wishing this was posted by someone else.....