• Gilles rear set
• Corbin seat
• Givi screen
• raise rear suspension
• heated grips

Comments:

• Tried Gilles rear set, beautiful kit, but gear lever fouled exhaust in every position unless gear lever put in awkward position. Brake side fitted in one position only without fouling exhaust.
• Corbin seat in carbon fibre finish, looks good, but had to return it, as seat base started to crumble at point where removable backrest is attached. Awaiting replacement.
• Givi screen was a good improvement for speeds upto 120km/hr, above that buffeting just over top of screen becomes uncomfortable.
• Raising rear suspension with 6mm spaces improves handling very noticably without effecting high speed stability.
• Honda heated grips are excellent, would be without them in the UK.

Most extras supplied by Busters-accessories who have been very good and always helpful, even when goods have had to be returned.

• hugger
• bar risers 
• Double Bubble  screen 
• baglux tank cover 
• Baglux seat cover

• K&N airfilter
• Power Commander 2
• rear hugger,
• 1 tooth less front sprocket
• Remus race end cans
• black screen
• Castrol Honda paint (Picture in Blackbird Photo Gallery part 8)

• Polished Rims,
• Double Bubble Screen.

• MRA screen
• Avon Azaros
• Hugger
• Frame plugs, Bar ends
• Kappa Full luggage system
• Baglux Tank cover,bag an seat cover
• Dark Headlight cover
• Powerpoint fitted for Satnav Garmin Quest

• Remus Race cans, 
• polished rims
• painted wheels
• a bolt kit to fairings etc, 
• smaller rear indicators 
• and a few minor mods.

• Seat cowl
• ride hight adjustment
• carbon fibre front mud gaurd
• heated grips
• white dials
• clear indicators back and front with clear bulbs
• clear rear light lense
• removel and fitted blanks in sissy bar
• Harpoon race cans
• rear hugger
• front headlamp cover with XX logo on.

• Double  bubble  screen
• Hugger

• Renegade carbon race cans.
• Carbon rear hugger.
• Heated grips
• Kappa luggage rack and 44litre back box
• Stainless bar ends
• Carbon yoke cover.

• Bubble screen
• Dynojet stage one kit

• Baglux tank cover
• Rentec sports carrier
• Scottoiler

• Double bubble screen,
• Datatool alarm
• carbon hugger

• Muzzy s/steel Endurance 4-1 exhaust system, aluminum end can
• Power Commander
• K&N filter

• Blue.rear hugger
• magic mushrooms
• micro- indicators rear
• new BT020 to front and BT 57 rear

• 4 into 1 Akrapovic exhaust system
• Stage 1 Dyno Kit
• K & N
• Scottoiler
• AV36 Rear AV35 Front

• Scott Oiler 
• Hugger
• Flip Extened Screen
• Kappa Wingrack + full set

• black screen
• top box
• baglux tankbag
• rear hugger

• D/Bouble
• Hugger
• Pair of Scorpion Racing Cans (used mainly in Winter Months)
• Front Fender Extender

• Carbon Fibre rear hugger
• Carbon Fibre mudguard extender
• Givi Monorack 2 with 2 x E360 panniers and 1 x E460 topbox
• Baglux harness and tankbag
• Blue/white headlight bulbs for enhanced night lighting
• Scottoiler touring kit
• Sol-alarm 815 alarm (immobiliser not used as Honda fitted them to this years model)
  • Future Mods
    • Corbin gunfighter seat
    • Flip screen
    • Car radio under seat (somewhere!!)

• Powerbronze airflow tinted screen
• headlight cover
• Nonfango Luggage
• Unknown fiberglass Hugger
• Bagster tank harness
• Meta Alarm

Comment: 
Airflow screen (Double Bubble Type) in Dark tint, Improves looks and Protection, also comes with excellent CBR1100XX Decal (Honda Quality) Nonfango Luggage, beautifully made, superb stability.

• NWS rear hugger
• Datatool system 3 & pager
• rear brake light combination

• Devil 4-2-1 exhaust system
• Dyno Jet kit
• ART rear hugger
• 190/50/17 rear tyre
• 16 tooth front sprocket
• Double Bubble screen
• Dauble h pads
• ART tank protector

• Devil 4-2-1 exhaust system
• Dyno Jet kit
• ART rear hugger
• 190/50/17 rear tyre
• 16 tooth front sprocket
• Double Bubble screen
• Dauble h pads
• ART tank protector

• nonfango full hard luggage
• hand sprayed colour co-ordinated hugger
• carbon tank shield
• carbon fender extender
• stainless steel engine bolt kit
• stainless steel bar ends
• tinted headlight cover
• red double bubble screen
• cool blue headlight bulbs
• scotoiller
• datatool vetoplus alarm

Pictures of Peter Hamilton's '99 Blackbird are in the Blackbird Photo Gallery 09.

• speedscreen, double bubble screen.
• flush fitting rr indicators
• throttle lock.
• scorpion oval carbon cans
• dynojetting.
• polished wheels,
•  K&N filter
• progrip gel grips.

Dave modified his '97 Blackbird with Micron racecans and a Dynojet kit. The following text is an extract of a posting he placed on the CBR mailing list (www.katana.com), regarding the Microns.

When I swapped from the ZZR-1100 to the XX I was extremely disappointed with the bottom end and midrange of the stock XX. Top gear roll-on from 2k went like this: Gentle increase in speed; dies (1st dip in power band); gentle surge: dies (2nd dip in power band @ 5k approx); then blast off at 7-8k. The carbs were fluffy just off the throttle stop, and throttle response felt like the link to the carbs was a rubber band. Totally unacceptable.

At this point the DynoJet kit was fitted. Much better. The first dip had gone, leaving the infamous 5k flat spot. The midrange was improved, and the throttle felt more direct. But still not 100% what I was after. So for me, fitting the DynoJet was well worth it. Down side is reduced range, about 145 miles to reserve, compared with 165 before, or 185 on the Zed.

A few weeks ago I splashed out on a pair of Micron carbon slip-ons. Mainly for the looks (if I'm honest) and for some sound rather than the silence. The carbon cans look real cool, complimenting the black frame of the XX, and the sound is now a *muted* deep warble. They are not at all offensively load. At last, I can now play tunes as I filter thro the traffic.

If I was happy with the looks and the sound, I was *delighted* with the transformation in the performance. If I didn't know better, I'd swear I was riding a different bike!!! It pulls from 2k. Top gear roll-ons from 4k are streets ahead of the Zed. At 90 mph (5k) the engine is barely getting into it's stride; it feels so relaxed and laid-back. But twitch the throttle and you get an
instant reminder of just how much power is still in reserve. It now feels like it could pull a few more gears, whereas the stock XX felt like top gear was an overdrive. Drive ablilty out of the corners is greatly improved. To sum up: the engine now has the racers edge missing in the stock XX. Oh, and the top end can now only be described as MANIC!! It has taken me nearly 2 weeks to find the redline again, such is the daunting impression the shear power gives. Unbelievable. I have never before ridden such a powerful motorcycle.

But don't let this put off the tourers amongst you: the paradox is that the improvements in the bottom end and mid range, together with the improved drive ability, make this XX much easier to live with when pootleing. So, fit a set of race pipes.

• a Kappa luggage system with 2x 40 liter panniers. 
• a rear Hugger
• a Scottoiler automatic chain lubricator for the English winters.
• Spyball Patriot alarm
• Head lamp protector

Comment: 
"The Kappa luggage fitted, which incidentally, now has a top plate fitted, to take another box, it may be of interest to others considering similar upgrades that there is a slight instability about 30-40mph, only showing itself however when taking hands off the 'bars (Yes I know, the answer is to keep hold of them!). I have noticed no instability at higher speeds, even at 120+".

• white wheels
• hugger
• double buble (detracts from the win blast of the standard screen)
• helios bars (looks not altered but ride comfort much improved)
• full Givi hard cases with inner bags pillion back rest and rack on top box.
• tank cover and bag.

• carbon fiber hugger
• double bubble screen
• Micron end cans

Comments:
"I've had fake and the real thing when it comes to carbon fiber huggers and on the black Blackbird nothing else but carbon will do. The screen is also black and gives just a little bit extra protection but it's a shame nobody can create after market accessories the same quality as Honda originals. But the ultimate is the round, carbon fiber 'MICRON' end cans. Easy to fit (half hour each) look great, sound fantastic and they certainly seem to make the bike go better. Just smoother but I could be getting carried away with the engine noise. There has been a lot of talk in the chat room about end cans and I know they're not cheap (�420 the pair) but on the fuel injected model they are a hell of a modification."

• Scottoiler
• Helibar bars
• hugger,
• Garmin GPS Navigation
• Fender extender
• Magic Mushrooms

• hugger
• Data tool
• Vito Evo alarm, immobilizer.

• Blueflame Titanium Oval Race Cans
• Nonfango Luggage
• Acumen Alarm
• Rear Hugger
• Front Fender Extender

Photo's of Nigel's Blackbird are in the Blackbird Photo Gallery 08.

• Hugger
• front mudguard extender
• fairing protection bobbins

• M & P Headlight protector
• M & P Tank protector
• Full Dyno Kit
• Nevo Double Bubble Screen
• Ermax Candy red hugger
• Acumen 911 Alarm
• Scott Oiler
• Front fender extender

• anodised bar end covers
• Art carbon Fibre hugger (poor quality)
• Blind spot mirrors from Halfords (highly recommended)
• Scott oiler
• orange headlight cover
• orange screen
• baglux tank cover (very good)
• givi panniers and wing rack
• Micron race carbon fibre silencers
• dyno jet
• K & N filters
• extra friction plate in the clutch basket to reduce slip (but changing it to a lockup clutch soon)
• techtronics quick shifter
• techtronics shift lights
• changed size of front and rear sprockets for better gearing.
• NOS Nitrous oxide system
• Cigarette lighter (handy for the heated waist coat and recharging the mobile)
• Goodrich hoses for all break lines.
• 150BHP at the wheel without Nitro 206 with.

A wheelie photo of Tim can be seen in the Photo Gallery 10.

" I bought a set of "Heli-Modified" after market handlebars for my Bird as I found the riding position a little uncomfortable as I was putting so much weight on my wrists.
Anyway I ordered them from the US. They were very helpful and did give me good service. I thought they would be cheaper direct from the States rather than through a Distributor in the UK but after I paid import duty and taxes I actually saved very little.
They are fantastic, they raise the std bars height by approx 1.5 inches and bring the bars back by an inch and approx. 1.5 inches wider. If you or your readers want full details they should contact http://www.helibars.com/honda.html
 
I have also fitted a Givi Wing Rack 2 and Maxia Monokey Topbox, brilliant for all types of loads and totally waterproof !!"

• Vito+ datatool alarm with datatag 
• Givi wingrack with x2 36 liter side boxes and 45 liter top box. 

• cans
• hugger

• Rear hugger
• Black Screen
• Datatool veto plus Alarm
• considering Smuggler Seat Red 
• Removed indicators from mirrors and placed on Front Fairings
• Rear Seat cowl (solo Seat) 
• Colour Matched Red Hugger
• Small rear indicators
• Polished footrests

• Double bubble screen
• Full Nonfango luggage

• set up for fast touring Nonfango hard luggage plus baglux tank cover/bag.
• Stage 1 dynojet with K&N filte Acropovich race exhaust - improves mid range flat spot and adds about 7bhp on top end.
• progressive rate front springs and stiffer rear spring give more feedback

• 'mushroom' frame/fairing protectors
• 'fender extender' to the front mudguard. 
• Spyball alarm, 
• Givi Wingrack2, along with 2x36ltr pannier and a 50ltr topbox.  
• smaller than legal number plate with the 'Euro GB' symbol on it."

• vfr bars
• hyper pro spings front and rear
• under tray rear hugger

Modification: ScottOiler

• grips
• screen
• hugger

• carbon fibre hugger
• tank shield,just
• Genmar risers
• a double bubble screen
• headlamp cover (just in case) 

• Fenda extenda,
• META alarm,
• heated grips,
• carbon tank pad,
• rear hugger,
• Kappa carrier and top box,
• Autocom system,
• rear hugger,
• scottoiler,
• 100W headlamp bulbs,
• headlamp cover

• Dynojet kit
• Remus pipes

• micron 4 into 1 rase system
• stage one dyno kit
• k&n air filter

• Remus Carbon Exhausts
• DynoJet kit
• K&N filters.

• Givi hard top and side boxes.
• Double bubble screen.
• Baglux tank cover & bag.

• bubble screen
• Corbin seat
• gold wheels

• Rear Hugger,
• double Bubble screen,
• Scottoiler
• polished alloy parts,
• Nonfango hard luggage kit (Only fitted when touring)
  

• Blue Flame Twinport exhausts
• Power Bronze double bubble screen
• Power bronze hugger

Comment: Blue Flame Twinport exhausts have been an absolute revelation.

• Double Bubble
• Corbin Seat
• Hugger/li>
• Baglux Tank Bag/li>
• Headlight Protector/li>
• Heated Grips

• double bubble screen
• scott oiler
• carbon fibre hugger

• double bubble,
• carbon parts

• Red bull paint
• Iridium double bubble screen
• Heated grips
• Hugger
• Carbon can co.anodised race cans
• Motrax electronic chain oiler

• Iridium screen,
• rear hugger,
• heated grips,
• gear indicator,
• scotoiler,
• painted and polished wheels, footrest hangers and forks

• Bike to bike intercom permanently mounted under the seat.
• Seat fairing vents glow red at night.
• Special number plate with IXXRA logo behind the number.
• Baglux tank cover and bag.
• ScottOiler.
• Harris Racing carbon fibre hugger

• Ported
• Gas flowed
• Dynojet
• Twin high level Renegade exhaust system
• polished frame, swingarm, wheels, forks
• silver paitwork
• 154,5 Bhp rear wheel

• Hugger,
• Double Bubble screen,
• Datatool
• Corbin Gunfighter/Lady seat

• Micron oval carbons
• Hyper Pro suspension
• underseat tray
• hugger

• four into one race system
• undertray seat cowl

Modification: Oval "Redline" kevlar silencers

• Xenon HID headlight
• twin tone horns

• Remus exhaust pipes
• Blue Bubble screen

• Double-bubble screen
• Hugger
• Givi wingrack, panniers and topbox
• Scottoiler

• scottoiler
• autocom pro7
• spyball
• rear ride height spacer
• sports rack,\'melboy\'gelseat with colour matched piping
• 100w main beam bulb
• d/bubble screen
• h/light protector.

Modification: Ohlins adjustable rear shock