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This is interesting.......... So we're actually going UP on the front sprocket size? Makes a difference, cos normally people only talk about going down on the front to improve acceleration. On my Firestorm for example I've dropped 1 tooth at the front and added 2 teeth to the rear sprockets, and it accelerates like mad So, with the Blackbird we're actually going the other way to slow acceleration down?

Thanks for that. As I'm not up to speed on Blackbird tech, I was not aware of the V-Tec issue. So no CBR1100 had V-Tec, well that answers that then I'd have also (personally) thought that 16,000 was not much to such an engine, but I was only going by what I'd been told. The guy selling the bike thought the Plugs were a bit of a bitch to change. He said, he though the official way was to open up the front end, unbolt radiator etc to get to the plugs, and that the unofficial way was past the tank and air filter. I've no idea, just what he said. It needs a new chain and sprockets anyway he said, which would fall into line with it's 16K milage. Just wondering, how much less it's worth, seeing as I'll have to get the sprockets and chain done and a 16K service in the UK.

Sorry fot not making it clearer. It's a Honda CBR1100 Blackbird. He's a small independant UK mechanic who works on all things from 125's to ZX12R's, Ducati's even. He owns a GSXR 1000 himself and of course does all the work. Anyway, he told me, he could do a full 16,000 service on a Blackbird, but not if it's a V-Tec model as only special large main dealer workshops would have the special Honda gear for doing this service. A lot of people use the guy, and he does a good job. Perhaps he has his facts wrong on this one? That's why I asking here. A 16,000 mile service on a CBR1100 blackbird. Someone else selling on on Ebay (similar milage on the same bike) jsut had the same service at a garage and they have a recipt for over £600 UK pounds (that did include a new rear tyre though)

Am thinking about getting a Blackbird, and was talking to a guy today who has one for sale. It's in need of new chain/sprockets, and it's 16,000 mile service (the BIGGIE) Been told by a local mechanic, if it's the V-Tec version it has to go to a special garage to be done and you're looking about about £600 for the service !! All I currently know is it's a 99 or 2000 model (the one with Fuel Injection) Is there an easy way to know if it's the expensive to service (valves wise) v-tec version? thanks.