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Title: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: supasim1 on June 05, 2016, 07:36:58 AM

It is with great regret that after 90,000 klm, 4 wonderful years, i have sold my ST13. After one OZSTOC National Meet (Toowoomba), and several big rides of 6000+klm to various parts - its is farewell for now. I am not saying goodbye, as who knows such a beaut bike with irresistible charms - we will meet again?
FYI - Stayed with the Honda stable, but gone to a CBR1100XX (Super Blackbird).

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: STeveo on June 05, 2016, 09:55:08 AM

Nice.  :thumb

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: Wild Rose on June 05, 2016, 10:26:53 AM

Best of luck with the Blackbird they are a great bike
Stay on board Sim you probably will be back  :like

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: Jdbiker on June 05, 2016, 12:08:07 PM

Congratulations on the Bluebird :grin :clap

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: Biggles on June 05, 2016, 01:01:22 PM

Fantastic bike- smooth as an ST with "go" laid on.
Once your wrists get too tired holding your torso up and your legs get a permanent kink in them, you find there are still quite a few low kay STs on the 'net.    :grin
But there's no harm in having two bikes- choice (and a "spare") is a wonderful thing!   :thumbs

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: Abe on June 05, 2016, 02:16:39 PM

Another nice choice  :thumbsup

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: Gadget on June 05, 2016, 03:00:42 PM

++ :thumbs

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: ST2UP on June 05, 2016, 09:54:15 PM

A lot of bang for your buck in a bird  :like

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: alans1100 on June 06, 2016, 01:14:22 AM

Quote from: Biggles on June 05, 2016, 01:01:22 PM

Fantastic bike- smooth as an ST with "go" laid on.
Once your wrists get too tired holding your torso up and your legs get a permanent kink in them, you find there are still quite a few low kay STs on the 'net.    :grin
But there's no harm in having two bikes- choice (and a "spare") is a wonderful thing!   :thumbs

We have a couple CBRs in town - not something I'd consider as a replacement for an ST; especially for the two of us.

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: jimwilly on June 06, 2016, 01:50:08 PM

Had a Blackbird for 7 years, great bike you wont regret buying one.
Still miss the acceleration and braking of the Bird.

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: Shiney on June 06, 2016, 03:09:53 PM

Congrats on the new bike mate :hatwave

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: supasim1 on June 16, 2016, 07:42:52 AM

Thanks for the great responses everyone. Just need the Bird to blow out some steam for a few more years. Might hit the track on her :)) occasionally, something the ST tends not to favour.

Somehow i think i 'will' be back (to the ST) once i decide to settle down a little to grand touring again.

Title: Re: New Ride - Super Black Bird (but its blue)
Post by: StinkyPete on June 16, 2016, 08:24:31 AM

The Blackbird is a very versatile bike, and a similar design concept to the wonderful VFR750.   I toured Tassie with a couple riding tow-up on a Blackbird and was impressed with the comfort, handling and luggage capacity.  You will still be welcome at RTEs on your new ride.