The Interceptor replacement , a 2003 Honda CBR1100 XX Blackbird.Part two.

A check over and a few additions in the workshop and the bike is ready for the road.

[@calbertroberts1411]

Nice, this is my dream bike

[@calderdale6795]

There are still lots of really nice ones out there Calbert , and at sensible prices. Here in the UK they have become modern classics. The Honda build quality shines through.

[@Flyingscotsman3]

Enjoyed watching that video. In the past had 2 bb's, 1 gen1 busa, a gen2 busa,zx12r, and zzr1400. Just went and bought an 04 bb a silver 1. I certainly wont be getting rid of this one. Great to be back...🏍🏁 Safe rides mate 🇬🇧

[@calderdale6795]

Thanks. You may have seen my Gen1 & 2 Busa vids ? For me the BB is a better all round package. They got it right first time for me , and with classic insurance it’s a keeper. I’ve even got to like the linked braking!

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Well Alan I think you picked a good example there I’ve always liked them still see a good few on the roads got there own sound with the original exhaust plus the reliability of Honda definitely🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@timrains5011]

Quite fancy an x11 as a stable mate to a blackbird

[@calderdale6795]

Me too. The fairing round the radiator looks a bit bulky , but apparently the bike overheats without it.

[@timrains5011]

@@calderdale6795 yes, x11 looks a little unfinished aesthetically, afterthought, but then again the engine wasn't designed to be on show. They're fast though for a naked and rare as hen's teeth.

[@Vladimir-hq1ne]

"Clad in plastic... It's fantastic!" - I quoted _some song_ ;) (I went from the Vortecks' channel, cause the name of his latter bike was suggested by me). Thank you very much for quite a good care of - I'd say, custom UK technology!

[@svetlioenchev8039]

Great bike ! love my BB 2000 year ! Take care and be safe ! :)

[@StevesHornet900]

....yes, it's very sleek looking - if that was a 'modern' bike it'd have no side panels on and a load of pipework and wires would be exposed to the elements and on display....to get dirty ! Sorry to hear you haven't been well...I think I might have had the dreaded bug for the past 9 days as I feel very weak , though it may have just been a cold - I went to the B & M Bargains store for pet food and a blue hydraingia on the ybr early today and intended on getting the Hornet out on my return home , but suddenly felt weary !

[@calderdale6795]

Yes Steve , we both have been feeling unwell for a while. This was the first day I felt I had enough energy to get the bike out. Still a bit too cold for a test run for me these days.