Blackbird Project Incoming
Discussion
Pictures to follow but I should be picking up a Honda Blackbird this afternoon! (agreed a deal unseen on Facebook)
Have been looking for one for a little while as a new commuter bike. I am currently using a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and even though it is a great bike, its not really ideal for the job (30 miles of fast A roads) and I am missing the wind protection of a faired bike. Also having recently sold my turbocharged TVR it will be nice to have some performance back in the garage.
The Blackbird in question looks great in pictures except for a dodgy iridium screen, and hasn't run in a couple of years so needs recommissioning. Fingers crossed its a good buy
Have been looking for one for a little while as a new commuter bike. I am currently using a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and even though it is a great bike, its not really ideal for the job (30 miles of fast A roads) and I am missing the wind protection of a faired bike. Also having recently sold my turbocharged TVR it will be nice to have some performance back in the garage.
The Blackbird in question looks great in pictures except for a dodgy iridium screen, and hasn't run in a couple of years so needs recommissioning. Fingers crossed its a good buy
jjones said:
Sight unseen! best of luck!
To be honest at the agreed price I could flip it on ebay for a bit of profit even if it is a total dog. HPI check has come back all clear, and its a fuel injected model so at least there will be no carbs to clean out. I'm feeling pretty confident except for fitting it in the back of the ute for the journey home AceOfHearts said:
rodericb said:
poo at Paul's said:
3) why squeeze it in the pick up when there’s a van there!?
"tis a bit hard to do some celebratory circle-work on the way home in a van!This was taken at the sellers house, its his van
Edited by AceOfHearts on Sunday 11th April 09:36
I was worried that with seemingly poor decision making skills like that, the project may been doomed! Hahaha.
I reckon you’ll be gushing about the blackbird in a few days. They’re a proper weapon still!
I'm surprised by the amount of interest! So anyways, here is what you get for £1000...
A big folder of service history (also HPi clear)
|https://thumbsnap.com/Le5o6XRZ[/url]
An iridium screen
Blue anodized tat
More blue anodized tat
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50,000 miles
A crusty fuel tank
Good as new Pirellis front and rear, crusty wheels and chain and sprocket.
Looking at the history it has been barely used in the last 5 or 6 years, and totally unused for the last 3. It's in fairly good condition considering and I think I will be able to make it a nice usable bike without too much effort.
-New tank already ordered (£140)
-Genuine Honda screen on order (£30)
-Genuine fairing bolts I will order tonight
-Tail unit is the only minor bodywork damage, I will keep an eye out for a good used one as they don't seem expensive.
-Battery
-Wheel refurb
-Chain and sprocket set
-General taking things apart, cleaning and zinc plating
-Service
I am hoping to have it up and running as a nice looking commuter for sub £1500, let's see how that goes
A big folder of service history (also HPi clear)
|https://thumbsnap.com/Le5o6XRZ[/url]
An iridium screen
Blue anodized tat
More blue anodized tat
[url]
50,000 miles
A crusty fuel tank
Good as new Pirellis front and rear, crusty wheels and chain and sprocket.
Looking at the history it has been barely used in the last 5 or 6 years, and totally unused for the last 3. It's in fairly good condition considering and I think I will be able to make it a nice usable bike without too much effort.
-New tank already ordered (£140)
-Genuine Honda screen on order (£30)
-Genuine fairing bolts I will order tonight
-Tail unit is the only minor bodywork damage, I will keep an eye out for a good used one as they don't seem expensive.
-Battery
-Wheel refurb
-Chain and sprocket set
-General taking things apart, cleaning and zinc plating
-Service
I am hoping to have it up and running as a nice looking commuter for sub £1500, let's see how that goes
Edited by AceOfHearts on Sunday 11th April 11:36
AceOfHearts said:
I'm surprised by the amount of interest! So anyways, here is what you get for £1000...
A big folder of service history (also HPi clear)
An iridium screen
Blue anodized tat
More blue anodized tat
50,000 miles
A crusty fuel tank
Good as new Pirellis front and rear, crusty wheels and chain and sprocket.
Looking at the history it has been barely used in the last 5 or 6 years, and totally unused for the last 3. It's in fairly good condition considering and I think I will be able to make it a nice usable bike without too much effort.
-New tank already ordered (£140)
-Genuine Honda screen on order (£30)
-Genuine fairing bolts I will order tonight
-Tail unit is the only minor bodywork damage, I will keep an eye out for a good used one as they don't seem expensive.
-Battery
-Wheel refurb
-Chain and sprocket set
-General taking things apart, cleaning and zinc plating
-Service
I am hoping to have it up and running as a nice looking commuter for sub £1500, let's see how that goes
I think you have done well there. I was only looking at Blackbirds the other day (since the Busa release as I would rather a Bird than a Busa). That blue is my favourite colour on those and no doubt it will look great when you've finished it. A big folder of service history (also HPi clear)
An iridium screen
Blue anodized tat
More blue anodized tat
50,000 miles
A crusty fuel tank
Good as new Pirellis front and rear, crusty wheels and chain and sprocket.
Looking at the history it has been barely used in the last 5 or 6 years, and totally unused for the last 3. It's in fairly good condition considering and I think I will be able to make it a nice usable bike without too much effort.
-New tank already ordered (£140)
-Genuine Honda screen on order (£30)
-Genuine fairing bolts I will order tonight
-Tail unit is the only minor bodywork damage, I will keep an eye out for a good used one as they don't seem expensive.
-Battery
-Wheel refurb
-Chain and sprocket set
-General taking things apart, cleaning and zinc plating
-Service
I am hoping to have it up and running as a nice looking commuter for sub £1500, let's see how that goes
You Dark Horse.. I never knew you had a Holden? Well the front end is the same as my old SS VTR, I take it you have the 5.7 LS1? Fantastic car and perfect for bike collecting duties. Look forward to seeing the updates
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