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What HID bulbs work in the Blackbird? I have been thinking of swapping mine out.

I think it was pretty clearly implied that I left town on my FJR on a cross country trip last Thursday while leaving the Honda behind. Did not know I was writing a legal brief but I guess I should have explained more directly that I cannot be in two places at once, no matter how fast my FJR is. You're right, I shouldn't have left you an out. Forgive me, it was a moment of weakness. You should expect to take some flack for calling the dealer to pick up your bike because the tire is flat. It's not something I am any good at. I have my strengths, but things mechanical are not among them. Don't have the tools, the time or the space for it. I have too many other things going on with my office and my life. Believe me, if I had it my way, I would be as handy with a wrench as all you blokes. But I'm not. Man's got to know his limitations... Very kind offer, but I doubt if I will make it not because it would not be fun, but because I already have rides planned this spring and summer and the wife and I are into some other time consuming projects.

I hereby affirm and attest that to be an accurate if not understated comment. As it relates to your tire mystery. Perhaps you forgot to install a Gremlin bell on the Bird? No chance. I bought some Gremlin traps on QVC last year and placed them all around the garage.

Welcome to CBR1100XX.ORG...where you are to expect anything. You just need to NOT CARE when someone posts something you don't like. If you enter the jungle, expect to be eaten. Better this than the FJR forum, which is a police state by comparison. No doubt brother, no doubt. Let me return to what I know best. Allow to lighten the mood.

Welcome to CBR1100XX.ORG...where you are to expect anything. You just need to NOT CARE when someone posts something you don't like. If you enter the jungle, expect to be eaten. Better this than the FJR forum, which is a police state by comparison.

Every time I have new tires installed on my Impala, I run them enough to scratch the "new" off them, and then find a parking lot and do a series of dry-pavement-engage-the-ABS stops. Still, you should expect to take some flack for that, especially without mentioning that you were away at the time. I think it was pretty clearly implied that I left town on my FJR on a cross country trip last Thursday while leaving the Honda behind. Did not know I was writing a legal brief but I guess I should have explained more directly that I cannot be in two places at once, no matter how fast my FJR is. Remind me to not ask simple questions anymore on this board as it appears folks are more interested in displaying their ability to deconstruct the poster's mechanical abilities than offer helpful answers. Lesson learned. I hereby stipulate that I am in the lower quartile of mechanical skill and aptitude. This should be satisfactory going forward.

Your Bird has been in the shop for a week to have THEM diagnose a flat tire? Too many thoughts come to mind. I left town that day and have been gone for over a week. I had conversations with them since Tuesday when they re-opened. How about lighting a candle instead of cursing the darkness. I am the first one to admit I am not mechanically inclined. It appears that bothers you. Yes but they are grown and out of the house.

Last Thursday morning, I brought my Blackbird down off center stand in the garage to pack it for a cross country ride. To my surprise, the rear tire was flat. The tires, both of them, were holding proper pressure consistently when I last checked them before Thursday and was riding the beast, which was probably, oh, a month ago. I took the FJR on the trip instead; it never gives me any guff at all. Later that day, I called the shop to come get the Honda at my house and perhaps see if they could diagnose the problem then and there and let me know. They could not. They took it to the shop, pressurized the tire and did every leak and pressure test they know of to see what the problem could have been. It held pressure consistently and showed no sign of leakage or deflation. They have had the bike for a week now and the tire is holding pressure. The tires are new; no more than a few hundred miles on them. I went ahead and had them install some 90 degree valve stems and new valve cores just in case. What could have possibly happened to cause the unexplained deflation of the rear tire? There must be some reason. I am not smart or experienced enough to come up with it; all I can think of is a leak so slight as to be below any level of detection except with the passage of time, and one morning, she's flat. Thoughts?

Really looks good. Congratulations.

Pictures to follow. However, it is in fine shape. Been used on three LD trips since purchased. Includes rain cover. Going for $167 on the Aerostich website at the moment. Yours for $100 plus UPS shipping cost to your zip. Reasons for selling: I want something more compact with support because I have concluded I always take too much stuff when I go LD riding, so a smaller bag will be good discipline. I also now have a tail luggage rack for my FJR, which I plan to use, and the Moto Fizz bag is a bit too large for it, in my opinion. I have a different luggage set up in mind for the Blackbird. The Motofizz is not part of those plans. It's a great, versatile bag. Does not encourage "traveling light" precisely because it is so spacious. If you camp, this is your bag. If interested, PM me.

I'm no expert on this but the Chatterbox units works pretty well for this. Spec them pretty carefully to ensure headset and cord compatibility. Consider whether you want helmet speakers or ear plug speakers. The music input may have to be a wired connection unless you are a Bluetooth guru. You can spend a lot or a little. I have the GMRS X1 unit because it allows intercom mode and bike to bike communication. You will get lots of opinions on this, most more informed than mine, and you can spend a lot of dough. Just keep it simple. Good luck. Check it out This unit doesn't let use ear plug speakers does it? I had a cheap Chatterbox years ago and it last about 5 days until it raind....What the hell. Surely they fixed this problem...? I have the GMRS X1 non Bluetooth model. My brother and I have had pretty good experience with it. You can use ear plug speakers if you buy an adapter for the unit. It works. I am considering going back to helmet speakers this year though because I would prefer to wear ear plugs for the protection. Never used it in the rain. It mounts to a bracket on my helmet and is easy to stow quickly if needed. Oddly, I have lots of rain riding experience but it is all solo.

I'm no expert on this but the Chatterbox units works pretty well for this. Spec them pretty carefully to ensure headset and cord compatibility. Consider whether you want helmet speakers or ear plug speakers. The music input may have to be a wired connection unless you are a Bluetooth guru. You can spend a lot or a little. I have the GMRS X1 unit because it allows intercom mode and bike to bike communication. You will get lots of opinions on this, most more informed than mine, and you can spend a lot of dough. Just keep it simple. Good luck. Check it out

"It's puzzling. I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this before." HAL 9000

If so, what is your opinion? Fast Rack

Russian kettle bells. 70lb, 53lb, 44lb, 36lb, 15lb (all you really need to get/stay in shape) 50lb weighted vest for walking when it's nice outside 220 lbs of barbell plates/bar (for dead lift) Concept II rowing machine Heavy bag and bag gloves 6lb hula hoop - don't laugh; try hula hooping a snow tire Assorted dumb bells up to 30lbs 12lb and 5lb rubber balls for various overhead movements Wrist/forearm curl gizmos Bicycle in the garage Quit the gym over a year ago and never looked back after getting turned on to the kettle bells. Currently painting/dry locking the basement so no pictures are available and they wouldn't do any good for anyone anyway.... If I remember, I will post some after the project is completed but I doubt I will remember Cheers...