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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hey, Its my 50th birthday on Friday and the Mrs has just told me all the family have chipped in for a new bike.

So off to Dobles on Friday to have a gander at that Repsol Blade.

Rory · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 May 2004 Karma :

No way???
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Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Nice one mate,

You could buy yourself some new gear as a present to yourself too. One must always buy oneself a birthday pressie too.

Happy B'day for Friday
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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

fraid so. They have agreed to pay whatevers left after the trade in on my bike.

Aint life hard, would have liked to have kept the 636

Rory · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 May 2004 Karma :

Ah, not quite the same as paying the entire price of a new bike! Still, nice one Thumbs Up

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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

What can you say ? Thumbs Up

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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

You lucky sod! Mr. Green

If only my family would pay for a brand new bike. I tried on the christmas list but failed miserably. Sad

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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Everyone seems to be getting nice new bikes at the moment!

not Fair Crying or Very sad

BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

oh no I am losing a fellow kawasakian Wink

nah good choice mate happy birthday too so are we going to see a final stunt video of you on the ninja before the trade in Very Happy

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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'm still working on keeping the 636.

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

That the 05 Blade mate?

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Rob W · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

Cor, it's alright for some eh? Wink

Have a good birthday mate, I'm sure you will now you know what you're getting Thumbs Up

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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Yes its the Repsol Race Rep Cbr1000 RR-5 . Dobles web site sais they have some in stock. I wanna test ride 1st, No test no buy its up to the shop. I know its supposed to be a great machine but i'm not a bike mag journo with a track to play on so i want to see how it is in real life.

Another option is ZX10 or wait for the 2005 zx6 . I have ridden a friends ZX10 and found it a bit frisky. Maybe because he is 4 stone heavier than me and has it set up for him. I seem to be one of the few that like the look of the 2005 ZX6. So my options are open and at my age the insurance cost is not a problem.

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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

I hear the blades are in short supply as well. I have plenty of time and not going to rush but I will take a test as soon as ones available. Will give the dealer a bell and see what they say although rumour has it that with so few they are not keeping demo's.

As much as I love the 636 the extra grunt and less gear changing a ltr would give would be nice. As I commute every day come rain or shine I dont want something thats totally unpractical just for the sake of having it.

As for the insurance, hopefully they will pay me.

Rhino · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Karma :

zx636, I know a few of the mechanic's who work for Doble's, and I'm sure they only have 9, and at least 2 have been sold already - my mate did the PDI on them both. Dobles will let you take a test ride no problem - just bring your licence and one other ID and leave your bike keys with them. The Blade is supposed to be awesome - enjoy the ride! Thumbs Up

Oh, and the little matter of your birthday - have a good one!

zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks for info Rhino.

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I know what you mean about the practical side of things, I don't drive so the Blade's my only transport. If the 1000 is anything like the 954 then it will be a reassuring ride in all but the worst conditions. I've been really impressed by the bikes easy going, easy to ride nature, it's almost sort of cosseting after the R6.

The thing I like about my Blade is the under seat storage which is missing from the under seat exhaust models, but I'm sure I could make the sacrifice!

As for the demo ride, I know my dealer has sold all their bikes as soon as they arrive, so no chance of a demo locally. Good job really I suppose, otherwise the bank balance would probably not be looking too healthy.

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Shhhhuuuussssshhhh. Stop it, Hmmmm, I'm not listening. It's Christmas I need to buy presents but I can hear it calling. Wink

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