Honda Blackbird CBR1100 XX

[Marcheline]

Yeah about 5k for an FR version. First batch of EFIs.

 

Cool. Was initially lookin' at getting an R1 '03 although a shop quoted me 9.9k for it. 5k would be within my budget to pay it off without instalments. However, are there any known issues with the Blackbird?

[kay-dee-ecks]

Currently on the market....

 

1) Arkapovic(slip-on)

 

2)GPR(slip-on)

 

3)Scorpion(slip-on)

 

Left these 3 brand on the market right no, i've done my research this far, there is another 1 brand coming out soon, LASER. but not yet comfirm....

 

As for me i"ve already found what i looking for....

 

Cheers....!

 

im currently running a pair of cf scorpions. if u referring to the old stainless scorpions, yeah, they look kinda boring. but the newer models appear pretty trick.

 

so here goes my review: got them for abt 3 mths + now. the reason me buying them is bcos i intend to fit a pair of hepco becker sides sometime soon and so i was looking for lighter endcans to offset the weight. and these cf scorpions are lighter than light. ive never weighed them but i can lift both cans with one hand compared to using 2 hands to carry just 1 stock can. (ok im slightly exaggerating here but u get the idea)

 

the power is not really noticeable off idle, but u do feel a slight surge of midrange coming at around 4000+ rpm, with the baffles in. i took them off for just a day (each baffle held on by allen head bolt, making removal a 2 min job) & there was a lot of backfire, and pretty loud too. again, i bought these because of the weight factor, not so for the power gain. a stock xx has more than enough horses for me

 

however, for the first few weeks, i had to constantly adjust the cans as they were held on by clamps, not springs, and would slide out of place due to exhaust pressure. but they're ok now.

 

as for $, they're pretty affordable at ard $1.4k for either the cf or titanium. and being made of cf, u kno they don't feel super hot.

in a nutshell: power 2.5/5, looks & finish 3.5/5, weight 5/5, fit 2.5/5, value 4/5.

there goes my 2 cents worth of input. hope this helps.

 

oh, and i was hanging out wif some of the jln kayu xx riders the other time and quite a no. of them raved about microns.

Edited January 25, 2009 by kay-dee-ecks

[bluewitch]

Guys...

 

Don't waste this good deal.....

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5013873&posted=1#post5013873

 

 

Cheers...!

[bluewitch]

im currently running a pair of cf scorpions. if u referring to the old stainless scorpions, yeah, they look kinda boring. but the newer models appear pretty trick.

 

so here goes my review: got them for abt 3 mths + now. the reason me buying them is bcos i intend to fit a pair of hepco becker sides sometime soon and so i was looking for lighter endcans to offset the weight. and these cf scorpions are lighter than light. ive never weighed them but i can lift both cans with one hand compared to using 2 hands to carry just 1 stock can. (ok im slightly exaggerating here but u get the idea)

 

the power is not really noticeable off idle, but u do feel a slight surge of midrange coming at around 4000+ rpm, with the baffles in. i took them off for just a day (each baffle held on by allen head bolt, making removal a 2 min job) & there was a lot of backfire, and pretty loud too. again, i bought these because of the weight factor, not so for the power gain. a stock xx has more than enough horses for me

 

however, for the first few weeks, i had to constantly adjust the cans as they were held on by clamps, not springs, and would slide out of place due to exhaust pressure. but they're ok now.

 

as for $, they're pretty affordable at ard $1.4k for either the cf or titanium. and being made of cf, u kno they don't feel super hot.

in a nutshell: power 2.5/5, looks & finish 3.5/5, weight 5/5, fit 2.5/5, value 4/5.

there goes my 2 cents worth of input. hope this helps.

 

oh, and i was hanging out wif some of the jln kayu xx riders the other time and quite a no. of them raved about microns.

 

 

for the backfire thing, its' because of lack of fuel....

 

It will happen when u closed ur throttle, for better air/fuel ratio, Power commander is the answer, or otherwise u might wanna go for budget wise, just go

[Confused]

Hi there, don't mind me asking, what's the price range for an old model Blackbird, probably in the FN - FR plate region, stock without any mods? I believe that is also the time when the Carb version changed to the EFI version?

 

FRs were the first batch of EFI. But the meter is analogue

 

Yeah about 5k for an FR version. First batch of EFIs.

 

Yeah u can get them for about that price. But COE is not included and you would have to get it from the forum. If u get it from the shops, COE is usually paid and the price is abt 8k... If u can get one FR for abt 5K, renew the COE nu may be able to get a small profit LOL

 

im currently running a pair of cf scorpions. if u referring to the old stainless scorpions, yeah, they look kinda boring. but the newer models appear pretty trick.

 

so here goes my review: got them for abt 3 mths + now. the reason me buying them is bcos i intend to fit a pair of hepco becker sides sometime soon and so i was looking for lighter endcans to offset the weight. and these cf scorpions are lighter than light. ive never weighed them but i can lift both cans with one hand compared to using 2 hands to carry just 1 stock can. (ok im slightly exaggerating here but u get the idea)

 

the power is not really noticeable off idle, but u do feel a slight surge of midrange coming at around 4000+ rpm, with the baffles in. i took them off for just a day (each baffle held on by allen head bolt, making removal a 2 min job) & there was a lot of backfire, and pretty loud too. again, i bought these because of the weight factor, not so for the power gain. a stock xx has more than enough horses for me

 

however, for the first few weeks, i had to constantly adjust the cans as they were held on by clamps, not springs, and would slide out of place due to exhaust pressure. but they're ok now.

 

as for $, they're pretty affordable at ard $1.4k for either the cf or titanium. and being made of cf, u kno they don't feel super hot.

in a nutshell: power 2.5/5, looks & finish 3.5/5, weight 5/5, fit 2.5/5, value 4/5.

there goes my 2 cents worth of input. hope this helps.

 

oh, and i was hanging out wif some of the jln kayu xx riders the other time and quite a no. of them raved about microns.

 

 

Bro I believe urs is a Carbbie. Wat u need is proper jetting to settle the backfire issues... the playing with the jettings would of course mean you would then have to change the advancer. However the carbs are sensitive to baffles on and off...that would explain the backfiring when the the baffles are off. Altho there is some truth to what bluewitch said abt fuel starvation causing backfire, urs could also be more of excess fuel burning off.. Too rich as opposed to being too lean... If im not mistaken at night, ure backfires would give off a very beautiful bluish orangish flame ... The jetting would also make ure BB hit the sweet sopt much earlier say maybe at 2.5K rpm...By the way what is ure mileage with the Scorps on? If ure going touring (thus explaining the H&P panniers) perhaps it would be better to get the jetting and the advancer done to minimise fuel stops in between...As for the slipping of the pipe, i had that problem to with my RS3. what I did was tape my headers where the pipes insert on to with some hi temp tape making it thicker and you have a tight fight that would put any virgin to shame

Edited January 26, 2009 by Confused

[Confused]

think u guys misunderstood me,when i say let the balls rollin was actually trying to compile the twisties that u've guys like.

like

1)Stevens rd

2)monza

3)PIE exit to BKE

 

Monza is like really screwed now with the traffic lights and realignement of the ERP gantry.... Wonder if the BB will hold up in the Gap (south bouna vista).. anyway i usually prefer a long continuous corner to twisties.. my fav corners are

 

i) SLE to TPE (double apex corner)

ii) ECP to coastal road

iii) Tampines Ave 2 to PIE Tuas

iv) CTE havelock exit (Suicidal with no escape route)

v) the corners leading to Coastal Road tanah Merah

vi) Lentor Ave to CTE late night

[Confused]

Cool. Was initially lookin' at getting an R1 '03 although a shop quoted me 9.9k for it. 5k would be within my budget to pay it off without instalments. However, are there any known issues with the Blackbird?

 

Go for the BB

Theres a reason why ppl who rode BBs always say BBs were the best

That also explains why there are lots of ppl who have owned more than one BB... common BB problems??? Same as with all Honda Bikes.... rectifier, alternator, timing chain tensioner... theres also an issue with BB regarding the clutch basket whereby in neutral they are pretty noisy but clutch in or engage gear the noise disappears... all of it is wear and tear issues..... Nothing really major unless u got ureself a lemon in the first place then its really ure luck rather then the fault of the BB.. All it would need is tender loving care and quite a bit of cash to get it back to its glory... oh yes and if u screw up ure con-rods... u have to wait for the part from Japan LOL.. then again not many people can actually screw their conrod or bearings... watever it is any second hand bike either from forum or from bike shops really depends on luck... try to go for one with few owners or original paintwork...

[Confused]

Cool. Was initially lookin' at getting an R1 '03 although a shop quoted me 9.9k for it. 5k would be within my budget to pay it off without instalments. However, are there any known issues with the Blackbird?

 

 

Not sure abty carbies but FIs usually go around the 8K range for a newly bought COE '99 EFI.. 5K probably from fellow forumers looking for a quick deal w'out COE... but u will have to shop and wait

[Confused]

OH Yes How Rude of me

 

 

GONG XI FA CAI

[bluewitch]

Not sure abty carbies but FIs usually go around the 8K range for a newly bought COE '99 EFI.. 5K probably from fellow forumers looking for a quick deal w'out COE... but u will have to shop and wait

 

 

R1 03'.....Hmmmm...

 

I selloff my r1 04 after making so much mod, yet i still prefer Bb....

[greysnail]

Hi Bros,Juz gt back from KL.Went there on 25th,driving up with my families la.

Saw some riders to but mostly Fazers and Harleys.

So Ramesh,got ur ride back?

[racon33]

gd morning peeps......3 days hang due to server migration la....lets hope no more server busy la.

 

Confused had his bike yet???

last weeknite hang at Jln kayu with Penyu n Fendi.i was werking dat period n some guy need a luv rub down his @ss so noo choice have to comply if not he change his ride...heheehehehe...

 

Well Fendi ask me to conduct a workshop on BB maintenance.SOunds like a gd idea but the problems is place and time.I have no qualms on these maintenance thingy.I'll try my best to consolidate the simple basic maintenance for the BB.

 

 

 

maintenance workshop...i'm definitely interested....count me in....: )

[Soothsayer]

Ramesh, Sorry I didn't reply your sms the other day, I called you last night but u cancelled my call. Dun angry angry all lah.......

[greysnail]

so quiet............

[Soothsayer]

Yah man, what happened?

[bluewitch]

Yah man, what happened?

 

 

Hmmmm.....

[Confused]

Hi Bros,Juz gt back from KL.Went there on 25th,driving up with my families la.

Saw some riders to but mostly Fazers and Harleys.

So Ramesh,got ur ride back?

 

No lah havent got my bike yet.... It will take 3 weeks for my con rods to come from Japan... Then another week to put it back together.... so im looking at late feb early march....

 

Ramesh, Sorry I didn't reply your sms the other day, I called you last night but u cancelled my call. Dun angry angry all lah.......

 

No lah not angry bro was feeding the girl.. then wanted to call u back but got busy.... Anyway last outing response was quite bad...... Anyone up for tomorrow? But dun forget ahhhh i got no bike

[Confused]

Hmmmm.....

 

Yah man, what happened?

 

so quiet............

 

 

 

:gun:

 

SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THERE NOISY ENUFF?????? LOL

[penyu]

if you guys wanna meet up at simpang i will meet up with you guys after my work lor at 2am..........hope the response is good

[kay-dee-ecks]

Bro I believe urs is a Carbbie. Wat u need is proper jetting to settle the backfire issues...

 

yea, i was thinkin of dynojetting once time permits. altho, as i had mentioned earlier, im still happy with my xx's power, somehow i jus can't help but wonder abt the magic a set of FCRs cud do to my bike. any1 willing to sponsor me 2 grand?

[Confused]

yea, i was thinkin of dynojetting once time permits. altho, as i had mentioned earlier, im still happy with my xx's power, somehow i jus can't help but wonder abt the magic a set of FCRs cud do to my bike. any1 willing to sponsor me 2 grand?

 

 

FCRs for a BB????

Sounds wicked

[penyu]

alamak bro wat does a FCR means man? i am no devil about this things.....i am just a slow turtle ...hehehehe

FCRs for a BB????

Sounds wicked

[Confused]

alamak bro wat does a FCR means man? i am no devil about this things.....i am just a slow turtle ...hehehehe

 

http://www.keihin-us.com/fcr.htm

 

Had in on my XR4 and WR4

Freaking awesome

Best upgrade money can buy

[eewai]

hello bros, any comments on ohlins rear shock and the front springs for bb? are they super uncomfortable for long rides? i am deciding to change my suspension, either hyperpro or ohlins. please advice

[eewai]

btw, which petrol brand do you guys prefer? i have only tried mobil 8000 because of my credit card additional discount :cheeky: