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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

This should make an appearance on my driveway next Saturday.

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/1.jpg

I guess I had a bad week at work last week.

Anyone want an XR125 or Superfour? I'm running out of space.

Handsome · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Karma :

Cleaning products at the ready then...

Oh yeah...Giz a go Mista... Thumbs Up

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BenR · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Karma :

Nice! Is it a 954? That's the best shape fireblade in my opinion. Thumbs Up

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Yeah. I remembered when I parted with my RRN, the only Blade I had eyes for was a 954. The thing's been staring at me for a couple of weeks, went to take a look at it. Made a payment.

I'd like to change the front indicators back to standard, maybe change the can, but other than that, might treat it to a decent clean once I've got my mitts on it.

benjami · Nearly there... Joined: 14 Nov 2007 Karma :

Looks filthy.

Blackwolf · Burgerfist Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Karma :

how much for the SF? tempted to get another...
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

What happened to fast bikes not being for you anyway, small bikes all the way etc etc
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Hmm...nothing really...they've changed my outlook on biking considerably, and I plan on keeping my dog slow DRZ and NC30 for those calmer days.

But every now and then, what with the weather slowly turning, I've missed other aspects of biking as well. Like riding like a twat, venturing further afield on biking holidays, taking up track riding, etc.

I guess I can have my cake and eat it.

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Just got a call. Blade's ready for collection.

Just need to give the Superfour a wash then I'd go pick it up. Hope this weather lasts.

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Look tidy. Enjoy it. Does it still have the OE "bazooka" can?
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

ZOMG... That hugger's not colour matched!

You will love being able to carry about all your autoglym bottles under the seat though.

I doubt you'd need to do anything to that bike other than to fit a chain oiler (like my tutoro). You can probably get away without fitting a power commander since the FI is a lot better than the 929's. Even still, I'm jealous because I wish I was able to afford that extra bit of cash for the 954. How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking? I think only a stainless steel or titanium akra will do... something that will mirror the looks of the original without making it look too chavvish.

Oh, and get some R&G's on that thing straight away... saved me a fortune in broken fairings when mine got knocked over a few times by dozy neighbours and drunken mates!
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Some pics pre ride from today.

Bike's not too shabby, needs a little tidying. I'm umming and arring about whether to change the exhaust. Cam chain's a little noisey on start up, but quietens to the usual clutch rumble when up to temperature. Will be looking into getting a replacement tensioner from David Silvers me thinks.

Hugger's standard colour for this vintage of Blade Titz, although will look far better in black. Underseat storage is woeful in comparison to the Superfour's, although adequate to transport enough items for commuting, and far better than the 600RR. Paid a bit over £3k for the bike. 2 previous owners, full history, 16k on the clocks.

Strangely, the Blade feels smaller than the 600 as well - less of a stretch to the bars and a little more comfy for me. Confused

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https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC01371.jpg

The crap aftermarket indicators are going ASAP.

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

The swingarms on the FI blades look dead sexy. At least honda learnt to put bobbin lugs on the 954. Whereabouts you living in the south east since I'm going to be in ashford for 3 months and need to know some good roads.
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jack_zxr400 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Karma :

Think those downpipes need a clean Wink

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

That rear disk is chronic. Sick

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Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

Id love one of these in the same scheme i had my CBR 600 F Sport in.

MMmmmmmmm blue and white Cool

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supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

BT016 crap? umm yeh ok.. Confused

gorgeous bike m8y, tis just what im hankering for myself Smile

in a couple of months or so i'll be on hte lookout for a nice example in red

enjoy Twisted Evil

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Bishbash · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Karma :

racetec's
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Razz

Lovely bike, hope you enjoy it!
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

How much would you charge to clean my bikes?
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

Had the best road tyres money can buy at the time on mine pilot power 2CT,s did,nt help when the bike back fliped and snaped the frame in half or low sided on gravel into a lamp post.

I think becasue they handel so well and are quite powerful its easy to start taking the piss.

Its funny that all the bikes l,ve owned the two 954 blades were the only ones l,ve had bad crashes on, still would love to get another blade. Wink

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