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Cans are sold. Thanks, Pete!

Yes, the exhaust is still here. Like brand new.

Seat is sold. Make offers...

Nobody needs any of this stuff? Open to offers...

Shock sold.

Before I go all Ebay I thought I'd give you, the true lovers of the marque, a shot at some of the remains. Stock exhaust--Header and cans, pretty much perfect, about 5K on them $225 Stock seat, flawless, 5K $125 Stock shock, 6.5K $75 Stock fork cartridges and springs, 6.5K $50 Stock bars with grips, including switches and throttle, 5K $125 Prices plus actual shipping from Chicago. Local pickup welcome/preferred. About these prices-- I don't really know what this stuff is worth, but most of these parts are literally like new, with very low miles, and never damaged in any way. If you guys think I'm out of the ballpark with something here, please speak up. I'd put these parts on here as "best offer" but I hate ads that don't at least show what the seller is thinking. Also, I'm going to be radio silence for the weekend as I'll be out of town starting tomorrow, so if I don't get back right away it ain't because I'm rude. Monday. Thanks very much!

I rented a 1st gen C-14 in Santa Monica and rode it to Oregon and back. I like the bike a lot. But this one is about the Mrs., and she likes the GL1800. I ain't gonna argue. The barge is way more nimble than you'd expect and quicker, too. I actually kind of like it. It'll have to do until I can afford a used K1600GTL, anyway.

SOLD! Thanks for your interest, guys.

Good question. When I bought the Penske shock (from a member of this forum) it was a package deal with cartridges and springs for the forks. I wish I could say I knew exactly what was done to them and by who, but it escapes me now. I do know they work better than the originals did. They looked like stock cartridges (not, say AK-20s or other aftermarket). I remember the seller describing them as "penske modified." I can't find the transaction now to ask him for specifics, it was a while ago. The springs are also aftermarket but again, I can't remember exactly what they are. I have pics of the parts before I installed them, and also the stock parts. It's subjective of course, but I think the whole suspension works very much better than the stock setup did.

That's a good point, thanks. On my next revision. I understand about the wife thing, that is why it is good to have both. One for the honey and one for fun. Works for me. Unfortunately, I need the $$ from the bird to buy the barge.

Yeah and I enjoyed it every time I threw my leg over it. Not often enough, though.

I'm old and need a bagger. My wife has never liked pillion on the 'bird and wants another luxobarge. I'm tired of riding alone-- it's boring. So I'm going with the flow. I love the bike and will miss it. GL1800 here I come.

I finally have decided to sell my blackbird. I think it's one of the best available in the world today-- Howard's bike excepted. In fact, I got the titanium exhaust from Howie a few years back, and that is a piece of art itself. This is a truly no excuses/no disappointments bike. Email with any questions. If you're looking for the cream of the crop, here's the address to my Chicago Craigslist ad: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/3066928314.html Thanks!

I had a PC on the bike, but it malfunctioned (on the expressway in traffic, but that's another story) and caused a severe miss. I removed it on the side of the road and the bike ran perfectly. It has had nothing on it for a couple of hunderd miles, but seems to run OK. I've looked at the plugs a couple of times-- they look normal.

Here's the copy (minus a few superlatives) from the C/L ad: I'm the second adult owner of this immaculate Blackbird. Under 10,000 miles! NEVER: wheelied, raced, dropped, abused, or damaged in any way. ALWAYS: babied, garaged, fanatically maintained. Only flaw: tiny rock scratch on front fender that most folks would never notice. Extras/upgrades/updates: Very rare TSR (JDM) all-titanium header, collector, connectors into Akrapovic carbon fiber dual slip-ons--sounds unbelievable. VFR bars, custom grips, throttlemeister heavy ends/ throttle lock. HID lighting, both hi and low beams. Corbin Gunfighter+Lady saddle in carbon fiber look. Accepts Corbin backrest, but I don't have one to include.Lockhart phillips tank bra. New (less than 500 miles) Metzeler Z6 Roadtecs front and rear. New top quality Yuasa battery last year. EBC HH sintered pads F/R, last season. K&N drop in air filter. Always full synthetic oil. This bike is an awesome, smooth, sophisticated sport-tourer and a great all-arounder. It'll also blow the doors off of just about anything, especially on top end. Ready to ride anywhere. Fuel injection delivers instant starts and excellent fuel efficiency. Stunning performance (both acceleration and top speed) available at will, yet comfortable and tractable in typical Chicago stop-n-go. This is simply an incredible machine. I'd defy you to find a nicer one. If you're looking for a Blackbird, and you see this bike, you'll want to buy it. Cash in hand for test rides (no joy rides, sorry). I will sell this bike for $6000 as it sits, or $4900 returned to stock (exhaust, seat, lighting, bars). Either way, you're getting big bang for your buck. Email with questions, please. This bike isn't really for the inexperienced (or meek). Please don't waste my (and your own) time if you can't come up with the cash. Remember, red IS the fastest color. Email with questions or to schedule a look. Thanks. Last time I post this before spring.

Okay

It's still parked in my warehouse. I figured I'll put it back on the market in the spring. No one is riding in Chicago anymore, including me unfortunately.

Well, they may be for homos. Or old fat (hetero) guys like me. But women seem to like riding on the back of 'em.

New ad: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1400649121.html

OK, that deal is off. So the bike's still available. I rode it yesterday-- what a great machine. I must be crazy.

Deal pending. Leftover stock parts will post up if deal goes through.

Updated CL posting: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1384548826.html

Thanks. Not much action.

That's a beautiful bike. Too beautiful, I'm afraid. I need to trade down in value. I'll probably end up with an old GL or Venture or something. Thanks for the offer, though, and good luck with your sale.