1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 12:27:59
the_grim_reaper 1000cc Pro Racer
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1998 R reg Fireblade RRW, burnt orange and graphite, MOT unitl November, tax until May. 13k miles, FSH (some Honda), braided hoses, Micron carbon can (plus original), powder coated wheels, sidestand and screen brace. £2850 ono. Impending baby forces sale of this and my Canyon for the purchase of an all year round bike. No-one tell Scunjee but a Varadero is looking likely =8-0
PM me here or mail paulmilton929@hotmail.com
Cheers
Grim
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1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 13:30:08
gixxer 1300cc Superstar
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a varadero? a VARADERO! you packing it in then?
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 16:00:17
the_grim_reaper 1000cc Pro Racer
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No, our first child is due in May and, instead of having two bikes, I want something that I can ride all year round and doesn't go through tyres every few months.
I'll get back to sports bikes one day, or something similar, but for now I have to cut costs and I am not buying a car.
I'm starting to understand why sports bikers are regarded the way they are by the rest of the biking community though. You're not the first to take the piss and you won't be the last.
Cheers
Grim
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 16:48:29
the_ox 1300cc Superstar
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Having ridden scunj`s varadero i can say they are a hell of a lot of fun. And my old back cannot hack the race reps no more.
This is as always a "mines better than yours syndrome" err, are they not all "bikes" at the end of the day?
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 16:53:11
adz 1300cc Superstar
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Couldnt help myself....buy a bandit 1200 !!!!! Torque,comfort , reliable, inexpensive, plenty to choose from and the wheelies....well there something else!!
All the best and congrats to you both by the way!!
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 17:30:38
scunjee 1300cc Superstar
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grim, ya must be gutted at the thought of loosin' yer blade but alas ya seen the light.... the varaaaahahahahadero is a mighty beast with enuff ooomph to make ya grin. trick is not to look at the numbers that the crotch rocket bike mags lob out and ride the thing like a bat out of hell....it really dont figure just how good they are.
ooo and if ya need a great tried and tested modification to the standard exhaust system using a 51mm holesaw, pistol drill and 1 minutes worth of hooliganism i tried it late autumn and it works a treat...doesn't even mess with the fuelling and makes a respectable noise far removed from the standard honda whine
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 20:39:40
the_grim_reaper 1000cc Pro Racer
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Ta Scunj, I'll let you know on that one. I'm actually not too gutted about the Blade, I have been riding the canyon for a few weeks and then I rode the Blade the other day. It felt quick but I really couldn't be arsed to rev it to 11k to get to the top end. I'm test riding a Varadero tomorrow and then going to look at one in London with a mate. Crossing my fingers.
Ox, you're dead right about the bikes thing, I've always tried to respect what others decide to ride, with the exception of a bit of friendly piss-taking. Being overtaken by a far better rider at Cadwell on an FJ1200 when I was on the Blade was a humbling experience.
some riders are quick on anything and it's down to the individual what they choose to ride.
Cheers
Grim
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-20 12:10:30
bubblesloves69 1300cc Superstar
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I agree with Ox they're all bikes but I would like to add that they are only as good and as fast or slow as the rider!!! pmsl
1998 Fireblade for sale - Posted on 2006-01-19 12:27:59
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