150Fuelie Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 You will not find a more cherry BB and it only has 2,300 miles. I put 100 miles on her today and can't handle the hunched back. Looks Like I'm going baxk to a Generation1 FZ1. I lowered the pegs which took care of the leg cramps and installed Genmar Risors which helped the wrists but not my back. This BB is cherry with the following mods: ZG Double Bubble Dark smoke Screen, Peg Lowering Brackets, Genmar Risors, Yosh CF Cans, Hugger, Under Tail with LED Tail lights and Rear Turn Signals, Clear front Turn Signal Lens. If I can get the $7,000 I paid for this 3 months ago I may let her go.......... I can e-mail pictures to interested parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 You will not find a more cherry BB and it only has 2,300 miles. I put 100 miles on her today and can't handle the hunched back. Looks Like I'm going baxk to a Generation1 FZ1. I lowered the pegs which took care of the leg cramps and installed Genmar Risors which helped the wrists but not my back. This BB is cherry with the following mods: ZG Double Bubble Dark smoke Screen, Peg Lowering Brackets, Genmar Risors, Yosh CF Cans, Hugger, Under Tail with LED Tail lights and Rear Turn Signals, Clear front Turn Signal Lens. If I can get the $7,000 I paid for this 3 months ago I may let her go.......... I can e-mail pictures to interested parties. You need to get some 6th generation (2002 to 2007) VFR clip ons. They will bring you back 2 inches and up 1 3/4 inches. The Genmar don't come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 You will not find a more cherry BB and it only has 2,300 miles. I put 100 miles on her today and can't handle the hunched back. Looks Like I'm going baxk to a Generation1 FZ1. I lowered the pegs which took care of the leg cramps and installed Genmar Risors which helped the wrists but not my back. This BB is cherry with the following mods: ZG Double Bubble Dark smoke Screen, Peg Lowering Brackets, Genmar Risors, Yosh CF Cans, Hugger, Under Tail with LED Tail lights and Rear Turn Signals, Clear front Turn Signal Lens. If I can get the $7,000 I paid for this 3 months ago I may let her go.......... I can e-mail pictures to interested parties. You need to get some 6th generation (2002 to 2007) VFR clip ons. They will bring you back 2 inches and up 1 3/4 inches. The Genmar don't come close. Really.....If they can do that this bike is a keeper. At 2 different stops today I had people come up and ask what this Black Motorcycle was. It's nice having something somewhat rare. Thanks for the advice. I'll try and get some of those bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CxBXR Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 What brand/model is that solo seat cowl ? I have been looking around for that model with no luck. Thanks Very nice bike by the way, you dont see too many that clean anymore ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks for the compliment. That's the reason I really don't want to sell her. I believe the seat cowl is a pyramid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Check this out: VFR Bar install http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forums/index.php?...vfr+bar+install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Heli-Bars are a little wider and like 1/2" taller than even the VFR bars... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat830 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey Mike, Did I pass you going in the opposite direction when I was heading to Madison on Sunday? Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwingedblackbird Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 You need to get some 6th generation (2002 to 2007) VFR clip ons. They will bring you back 2 inches and up 1 3/4 inches. Keep the bird. +1 VFR bars Those clip-ons will help you "tour" your fantastic and clean super sport touring bike. Although you will probably wait a long time, and search high and low, to find a used pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'll ask around for you. By the way Im looking at a 450 Yamaha like the one in your sig. Do you like that bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticxxHead Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 +1 on the Solo cowl. It looks like the pyramid.. CAaaaRZY EXPENSIVE... Linky Do But.. I thought you had to loose the grab bar to mount it.. ??? Can you still get the seat off with out unmounting the rear grab rail??? AMAZING looking bird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 You need to get some 6th generation (2002 to 2007) VFR clip ons. They will bring you back 2 inches and up 1 3/4 inches. The Genmar don't come close. What he said. My '98 was stock when I got it a few months ago.....back was sore a lot from the hunch/reach. VFR bars have been on for a month or 2 now....back pain gone. Ride is so much more comfortable it's like a different bike. Found the bars for $90 shipped on Ebay too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexxus Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 +1 on the Solo cowl. It looks like the pyramid.. CAaaaRZY EXPENSIVE... Linky Do But.. I thought you had to loose the grab bar to mount it.. ??? Can you still get the seat off with out unmounting the rear grab rail??? AMAZING looking bird... No you dont have to loose the grab bar. I've had this cowl on my bike for a few years now.No problems,And have a second,One only, seat for two up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'll ask around for you. By the way Im looking at a 450 Yamaha like the one in your sig. Do you like that bike? Awesome bike! Grab bar stays in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have located an FZ1 in the color scheme I have always liked and may simply buy it and do a side by side comparison on the two and sell the less comfy bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexx Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have located an FZ1 in the color scheme I have always liked and may simply buy it and do a side by side comparison on the two and sell the less comfy bike. I formerly owned a 1st gen FZ1. It was a great bike, extremely upright seating position, almost like being perched on top of a motocross bike. Compared to the bird it is very 'buzzy,' makes good power up high, and is very clunky when shifting gears. Check the FZ1OA http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/ for information - it is a great bike, but just no comparison to a Blackbird. I would strongly recommend keeping the bird - get the VFR bars and lower the pegs for a better seating position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have located an FZ1 in the color scheme I have always liked and may simply buy it and do a side by side comparison on the two and sell the less comfy bike. I formerly owned a 1st gen FZ1. It was a great bike, extremely upright seating position, almost like being perched on top of a motocross bike. Compared to the bird it is very 'buzzy,' makes good power up high, and is very clunky when shifting gears. Check the FZ1OA http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/ for information - it is a great bike, but just no comparison to a Blackbird. I would strongly recommend keeping the bird - get the VFR bars and lower the pegs for a better seating position. Agree with plottsd.....rode my buddie's '05 FZ1 for a whole afternoon. Buzzy...didn't care for the riding position....nowhere near the smoothness of the Bird anywhere.....no comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMig Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Really.....If they can do that this bike is a keeper. At 2 different stops today I had people come up and ask what this Black Motorcycle was. It's nice having something somewhat rare. Thanks for the advice. I'll try and get some of those bars. that's one of the things that got me to look at a BB - "the stealth factor" - no big, goofy asian characters - like some cycles. Then there's the ride - case closed. Of course, mine's a 2000 - so it's the ti color. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 There are a couple of other bar options for you to consider to give you a more comfortable ride. Convertibars will allow an even greater range of adjustment than Helis. http://www.convertibars.com/ I have seen a few fellow riders install a set of Spiegler LSL tubular handlebar conversions on their XXs that work extremely well and give you excellent leverage in slow speed handling. http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/sbk.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 I have a set of VFR Clip ons coming......Anybody use Genmars under the VFR's too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I have a set of VFR Clip ons coming......Anybody use Genmars under the VFR's too? No problem, though I would hold off on buying the Genmars. If the VFRs don't do the trick for you, you can sell them in about 15 minutes on this forum. Once you get much past the degree of rise and setback offered by a set of Helis or VFRs you will need to install longer brake and clutch lines. The other two companies I mentioned offer the proper lines to do that (Spieglers are already included). To use the FULL maximum range of the Convertibars (adjustable to about 4 inches of rise and approximately 3 inches of setback), you would also have to install extended length throttle cables that you can buy fairly inexpensively from Motion Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well, I installed the VFR bars. Not as much help as I would have hoped. BB is on the block again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Can I buy your VFR bars? Sorry to hear you are selling the bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150Fuelie Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Can I buy your VFR bars? Sorry to hear you are selling the bird. I may haver jumped the gun a little yesterday. I'm going to take a longer ride in the next day or so. The little quick jaunt I did yesterday didn't bother my back, but it did bother my wrists. Doesn't really make any sense to me......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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