2000 Honda Super Blackbird CBR 1100 XX Review And Thoughts - Finally, Project Big Bird Is Complete!

So the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird is pretty much finished up now, just a couple of small jobs to do, then we can work out if it was all worth it!
It's been a lot of fun making this iconic bike beautiful again, after she was left outside for so long, but it's amazing what you can do with a few quid, and a little time.
One final thoughts video to come.... then this One is done!!!!
0:00 - INTRO AND THOUGHTS
5:05 - FIRST RIDE REVIEW
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[@andrewwebb4512]

Just Sean this video, just to clarify I have a 97 carb bird with 146bhp at rear wheel and I know a chap with a 2000 bird, injection, with 150bhp at rear wheel. I agree that it is heavy to pick up off stand but it is well balanced when rolling and handles fantastically for its size, I have no chicken strips on tyres and I'm 58yrs old. Let's see more vids like this 👍🏻

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Totally agree regarding the weight, tough to move around due to it's low centre of gravity, but once rolling it weighs nothing! not sure about the BHP figures though, from myt research it is around 136 at the rear? but after market exhausts and racing filters could well add a few more 😁

[@TTH77]

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[@davidweaver4702]

Bike looks wonderful. Surprised you haven't had ex owners shouting 42lb front and rear for tyre pressures. Start from there and adjust as you need to make it ride as you like. Ours was a blue Blackbird as well, and they still look fantastic in blue. Happy riding, and be safe. Cheers from Rolfy and Jan 😊 xx

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Many Thanks :)

[@zenink_tattoos8718]

Orange peel in paint is caused by lack of sanding in between coats of paint. Then one your final coat is on and you lacquer it, you need to rub down and polish.

[@garryburns6659]

Your a funny bugger mate 😂love your bike it looks great 👍🙂and love your videos well done👍cheers🍻

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Thanks For The Comments 😁

[@cynthialeffler6649]

I will take a blackbird every time!!!😊❤🎉

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Great Bikes 😁

[@HooMeye]

All the factory horse power figures are from the crank, except for a Harley Davidson perhaps. HP at the rear wheel is about 20-25% of the hp at the crank. So a BMW or Ducati with 200bhp actually has about 175 at the rear wheel.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Good to know 😁

[@allthatglitterz4564]

This really turned ouit nice mate, well done on bringing this old bike back to life

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Yes it's amazing what a few quid and a bit of time can do, really enjoyed this project

[@allthatglitterz4564]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes Would you do another old bike project? or was it too much of a pain?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@allthatglitterz4564 Yes for sure! I would seriously consider doing another One like this, just needs to be the right bike.

[@allthatglitterz4564]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes Well I will be watching as always with interest!

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@allthatglitterz4564 Cheers Mate :)

[@comicbiker3559]

Excellent bike! Well done, sounds amazing

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Thanks for the comments :)

[@JimBiddle.]

I have peg lowering kit and VFR800 bars and with a custom seat makes it so comfortable. The Bird is mild mannered, easy and smooth up to about 5-6000, after that she will really start to perk up and take off. You were only tickling her but I guess you have to be a bit sensible if you're publishing the video. I put a good quality manual CCT on mine, it is just a fit (and check after 100 mile) and forget mod. They do get hot in slow moving traffic but as long as the fan comes on don't worry about it. I mean a flush is always a good idea. After 21 years my hoses are still fine but I'll be putting some Samco silicone (in black) on mine and fitting the Medimoto rad cap the raises the boiling point a bit. You can get thicker ally Chinese rad's but it's only really if you follow a lorry to closely or sit in town traffic on warm/hot days that she'll get hot. It's one of those "They all do that, Sir" jobs. Being a Plymouth boy, check out Quicky Bikes channel, quality.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I bet it does help quite a bit :)

[@modoudrammeh]

Replacing with a new oem cct would have been much better

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@modoudrammeh I don't think the engine noise was bad enough to need a new CCT to be honest :)

[@JimBiddle.]

@@modoudrammeh Why?

[@modoudrammeh]

@@JimBiddle. Because honda spent time hiring engineers for research and development on a automatic cam chain tensioner and you go and replace with a manual one ...most claim they can hear when its "ok" cam chain noise How are you sure that if it's ok? Wouldn't it be easier to replace with a new oem cct

[@glen3468]

for what ive seen of these the temp does rise a little and fan kicks in alot,

[@peterleenicholson]

Looks good ... Classic status in a few years if not already

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Yeah I think anyone who knows bikes, holds these old girls in high regard :)

[@Pugwash.]

My carb bird measured about 135 at the rear wheel on a rolling road. The details on wikipedia can be taken with a pinch of salt.

[@leeblackburn15]

A nice job all round mate - I hope it sells for your asking price as it deserves to.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Thanks Lee :)

[@darrenstreettriple3827]

Like the videos on the bike. I brought a cbr1000rr 2012 last year my first sports bike did not notice the broken fairing (side panel), would you recommend monster fairings,and was there a custom charge? Great stuff fellow biker.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Hi Darren, in some ways I would recommemd Monster Fairngs yes, their customer service is brilliant! they actually sent me another nose cone, rear section, AND tank cover ...as the first lot had some very small marks! but the Orange peel is horrible! and no decal on the tank cover which was annoying.

[@darrenstreettriple3827]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes thank you for getting back to me, looking forward to to seeing the next bike.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@darrenstreettriple3827 Something very special coming for the next bike video!!!!

[@svetlioenchev8039]

Great job my friend ! BB forever :) Take care and be safe !

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Many Thanks 🙂

[@jonrayfield3338]

Hello mate, really enjoyed this series of videos as Im considering a fairing kit from them as well. Couple questions if I may? 1. How did you get the RHS fairing to line up better after your initial fitting had a gap that was annoying you (and would annoy me too!)? 2. Whatvwas the result of you contacting them about the scuffed rear cowl? Thanks again, enjoyable and informative videos! 👍

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I just kept moving things around until the gap was acceptable Jon, bit of trial and error, but nothing to difficult. The company (Monster Fairings) actually sent out replacement parts for all the bits that had issues, new tank cover, new rear seat cowl, and even a new front nose fairing! Hope that helps a little.

[@2wheeledwillie395]

Good job buddy 👍 look forward to seeing the new bike 😜

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Cheers Mate :)

[@stevecowham1017]

Orange peel, keep the humidity and temp. Lower. It gives the paint the time to pan out. HP doesn't win races, (helps), torque does. The Bird has oooodles of that.

[@stevecowham1017]

Great job on the clean up! Linear power is what the BB has..no power band, unlike my FZR 600R Genesis, where all hell breaks loose after 6000 rpm. The BB is sooo smooth and the power delivery is just sublime, pulls from 20 mph in 6th all the way.

[@cynthialeffler6649]

I love my blackbird forever and ever and ever and ever again my brother ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

So you love it then? 😍🤣😍 Well if you are going to love a bike, the CBR11000 is a great choice! 😁 thanks for the comments Cynthia

[@farcuprepair8191]

Keep the bird, flys to smooth!

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Yes it's an awesome bike, as you say.... it rides beautifully 😁

[@Moggy471]

We all have our 'I need that bike.' i got very lucky when I baught a Bird. I didn't know that it was my 'must have' until then. They do run a bit hot in traffic but nothing serious. Get your 1260 S mate. Life's too short not to.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I did end up getting a 1200s in the end (reviews on the channel) and that is in my top 5 bikes now 😁

[@2wheeledwillie395]

Hey buddy, quick question, what camera did you buy for yr crash helmet?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Hey, I went for the Akaso V50 Pro 4K - found a great deal on CEX for a used One at £50, works really well but needs the Akaso external mic (£10) and I just bought an Akaso E7000 Pro 4K this week off market place for £35 as I wanted a 2 camera set up now :)

[@2wheeledwillie395]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes Thanks buddy 👍

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@2wheeledwillie395 No worries :)

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

ZZR1400? Would cover a lot of your bases.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I have seriously considered the ZZR1400 in the past, but I think it's maybe a bit low down riding position for me, but what a weapon!

[@user-cn8vb9hh5z]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes I thought that it would be similar to the blackbird, but I've not sat on one. The blackbird certainly wins on looks but I'd love to feel what that 1400cc ZZR engine is like on an open throttle!

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@user-cn8vb9hh5z yeah me too, I've heard it's pretty insane in a straight line :)

[@michaelmelhorn]

Afraid if the bike?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Not sure I understand 🙄

[@GiantmanUK]

Sorry but this commentary is really annoying bad enough going on about the horse power for ages then endless waffle lol 😅

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Don't be sorry. you're intitled to your opinion Roger, I don't work to a script like some other channels, this was my first ever video ride along I think, so hopefully it's better now, but I tend to just say what's on my mind, and yes I probably do waffle on a bit 🤣

[@user-zw3oq4xk3d]

Oh dear….filmed your pressing on manoeuvre at a zig zig line on a Pedestrian crossing that had peas very near it! Come on? Not good.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

That is the problem I have found with filming and chatting while riding, you tend to lose concentration! and you're correct.... not good 🙃 (thanks for the comment Phillip)

[@cynthialeffler6649]

I think Hayabusa ! Are ugly 😮

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

They are not the best looking bikes for sure! a little bit like the TL1000 from Suzuki. But kind of iconic... so I will forgive them 🙃