Good & Bad

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Good & Bad of the Honda 1100 XX Super Blackbird;
Good,
Overall finish of the bike
Comfortable at all speeds including very high speeds,
For a 14 year old bike it still looks modern in design,Switch & Dash layout;
Fuel economy when ridden sedately,
Wind protection from the elements.

Bad;
Hot when running at urban speeds gets up to 103 degrees on temp at lights (coolant levels are good)
A 2" high Japanese mechanic not supplied in the tool kit,
Multitude of fixings to remove fairing panels when servicing, See pics
Trying to get to the spark plugs gunna leave it semi naked & take it to the mechanic, (see 2 pics of the area pretty big job then they are deep in-between the cam covers Pics 3-4)
Cost of parts Plugs $35/ea from the shop ($24 from e-bay correct NGK ones Iridium)
Air Cleaner $75, Oil $112 for 4 liters

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