Yep, i made the decision whilst i was away at the World Superbikes at Phillip Island, that it was time to get rid of Pinky (my FZ6N touring Mule), and get myself a big ar$e super tourer! namely a Honda Blackbird!
I have always liked these bikes, and am attracted to the long touring range, the oodles of grunt on tap, the combined brakes...great for touring 2 up...bike sits down, instead of dives under hard braking...no helmet smashing!
Today i found a 1997 model Blackbird, the Carby version, with 64000km's on it, for $5800!!!
I am going back to the shop next Tuesday to take it for a test ride, and hopefully broker a straight swap for my 2007 FZ6, including on road costs, and stamp duty, etc...
I will still have 1 FZ6 (or at least a bike that is based on an FZ6! ), But i have decided that i want a bike with a huge daily touring range, an even bigger, and more comfortable seat than the great FZ6 seat, and the ability to carry 2 people, and a truckload of luggage, without blinking an eye...
Because as good as the lil' fizzer is at doing this gig, the reality is, there is always a bit of a compromise in terms of handling under such a load, and i do like to ride pretty hard, even 2 up.
Anyway, just thought i would share....
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I have always liked these bikes, and am attracted to the long touring range, the oodles of grunt on tap, the combined brakes...great for touring 2 up...bike sits down, instead of dives under hard braking...no helmet smashing!
Today i found a 1997 model Blackbird, the Carby version, with 64000km's on it, for $5800!!!
I am going back to the shop next Tuesday to take it for a test ride, and hopefully broker a straight swap for my 2007 FZ6, including on road costs, and stamp duty, etc...
I will still have 1 FZ6 (or at least a bike that is based on an FZ6! ), But i have decided that i want a bike with a huge daily touring range, an even bigger, and more comfortable seat than the great FZ6 seat, and the ability to carry 2 people, and a truckload of luggage, without blinking an eye...
Because as good as the lil' fizzer is at doing this gig, the reality is, there is always a bit of a compromise in terms of handling under such a load, and i do like to ride pretty hard, even 2 up.
Anyway, just thought i would share....
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