Helvet
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I'm looking for one that's cracked on the right side.
I'm allways looking for a crack in the middle...... (please, no NWS pictures......
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Going to be swapping out my fairings soon so I figure this would be a good time to replace my worn mirror boots and while at it install some mirror extenders……….. Anyone? Anyone?
Item 20 here:
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Its yours Helvet
I guess you know where to ship it....
I got some more stuff coming.... (TSR).
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Please post pics, I have no idea what you are talking about......
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Yes, I want it, and I'll pay extra for international shipping......
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I'll take the brake-lines and the TSR stuff.....
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It is the http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2262
The piece I got looks a lot better since it is black and the engraving is more discrete and on front of clamp instead on top. The finish is excellent.
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?
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Got the clamp this week by UPS from cbrbear. It was new in an unbroken package and it fitted perfectly. I thought it was to be the basic aluminum surface but it is a black anodized clamp so I'm real happy:-)
So, what brand is it? Who manufactures it?
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So for about $ 15,-- you can buy drilled out stock exhausts from some of the other idiots that tried it anyway.....
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Not mine but a gray Blackbird with only 447 miles on it in East PA - Just across the NJ border
I'll go take a look if someone is interested (and the seller agrees).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Honda-...1QQcmdZViewItem
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.....
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If you have extra VFR handle bars, I would like a set.
I still have two sets (to sell in Europe).
You might know me from www.blackbirdownersclub.eu as Frank Switser....
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I have a brand new in packaging fork brace non adjustable with the fork guards if anyone is interested. Its black.
What brand is it, is it for he Blackbird, and what do you want for it? I am interested.....
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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.....
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.....
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The sizes are the same, it is the profile that is different.
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.....
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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....
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Hi Franz, thanks for the info, I'll go for PR II next time. The BT021's handles very well though and is pleasure to ride, very linear in curves.
I have now noticed that the front tyre seems to wear faster than the rear on my BT021's, and it should normally be the opposite since the bike has a lot of power and often is driven hard.
BTW, I'm very pleased with the Hyperpro 042 rear shock that I bought from your company :-) It works great and is so easy to adjust when needed.
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.....
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I'll buy them if you are willing to ship to Holland (I'll pay extra for shipping) and if you'll accept Paypal.
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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?
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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.....
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.
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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.....
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So in the cases you've seen, the Z-6 gets more miles than the PR 2??
Thought I'd read otherwise in the few accounts of its durability that exist so far, just trying to (very unscientifically!) project that into how much more (or less if that's the case!) miles I could get out of a PR 2 versus a Z6 on a Blackbird... Realizing, of course, the numerous variables that come into play!
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.....
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Been pretty happy with the Metz M1 front/Z6 rear combo for the past couple of tire changes, but curious about feedback on the Z3 and PR 2...
I ride a lot of freeway miles (touring and commuting 5 days/week, 50 mile round-trip), but also treat the XX like a repli-racer at least 2-3 weekends a month in the NC mountains
Very happy with the Z6 grip, never had it slip, even when I thought fer damn sure it would 
. I get about 6K consistently from the Z6, which always need replaced b/c of center wear... Truly, that's my only complaint about them (I know, attributable to all the highway miles I do).
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1) Would the PR 2 offer a little more center tread wear w/ the Bird, and still have killer side grip?
2) Can the Z3 last as long as a Z6 on a Bird (guessing not, but figured I'd ask)?
3) Any concerns with running either with my M1 front?
thx!
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....
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abs?
in The Garage
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.....
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Why was I wishing this was posted by someone else.....
Gear Indicator
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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.....