Im looking for a retirement bike as my time in the work force is rapidly coming to, a close(cant wait),.My first choice was the st1100, then after talking to some riders of the blackbird at a local race last year, I have changed my mind and I am leaning toward the cbr11ooxx, Ok all you experts out there, what is the best year between 1999 and 2003. I assume the f.i. bikes are better than the carbs, fill me in, at the moment I own a 1973 CB750,1985 VF1000R, so the Blackbird would be a nice addition!! Thanks Gord