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Fireblade
I am either going to buy an original blade 92. or it seems the 2007 is a bit of a bargain are they any good ?
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Re: Fireblade
Only if they're in Repsol colours.
I would watch it with the early blades - there's a lot of really shit examples about and some of them need quite a lot of work doing to them.
If you're going down the 2007 route make sure it's not an old track bike.
I would watch it with the early blades - there's a lot of really shit examples about and some of them need quite a lot of work doing to them.
If you're going down the 2007 route make sure it's not an old track bike.
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Re: Fireblade
Avoid any with the 16 front as they're difficult to get hold of tyres and the conversion to a 17 isn't easy.
I really like the underseat exhaust model blade (if that's an 07). Very good reliable and sweet handling bike. Repsol colours hold their money best. HRC colours are second best.
Don't know much more than that
I really like the underseat exhaust model blade (if that's an 07). Very good reliable and sweet handling bike. Repsol colours hold their money best. HRC colours are second best.
Don't know much more than that
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Re: Fireblade
Once hearing g from you Perkles. Hole you are well
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Re: Fireblade
It's a bit early to be drinking isn't it?Rossgo wrote:Once hearing g from you Perkles. Hole you are well
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It's never too early. Nothing says "Good Morning, World!" quite like vodka & an omelet.



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I genuinely had no idea that is what I put in my head it was spelt correctly!!
Nice hearing from you Perkles. Hope all is well bud
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Type, review, postRossgo wrote:I genuinely had no idea that is what I put in my head it was spelt correctly!!
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Yea I really should of!! But in my head it made sense!!kiwikrasher wrote:Type, review, postRossgo wrote:I genuinely had no idea that is what I put in my head it was spelt correctly!!
Nice hearing from you Perkles. Hope all is well bud
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Re: Fireblade
Seen a nice one locally with loads of bling full service history but 29000 miles ?
I went to the super bike factory yesterday and the bikes were a heap of shit ,the salesman couldn’t tell the difference between a 600 and a 1000 either !
I went to the super bike factory yesterday and the bikes were a heap of shit ,the salesman couldn’t tell the difference between a 600 and a 1000 either !
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Re: Fireblade
I did try and warn you about that place 
That's not high mileage if the bike has been looked after. The suspension might need a refresh and I would check anything that's rubber on it.

That's not high mileage if the bike has been looked after. The suspension might need a refresh and I would check anything that's rubber on it.
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Re: Fireblade
Personally I would prefer a higher mileage bike that has been well looked after over a low mileage bike that hasn't been ridden/serviced for years at a time.
30k isn't heigh either IMO. My XR has 15k on it already and it's only 2 1/2 years old, I would expect it to be at least double that at the end of the PCP.
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30k isn't heigh either IMO. My XR has 15k on it already and it's only 2 1/2 years old, I would expect it to be at least double that at the end of the PCP.
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Re: Fireblade
Lad on 1000rr.co.uk had 85,000 miles on his and going strong with no issues.
As long as it's being well looked after with consumables regularly replaced it should be reliable.
Obviously price needs to reflect the mileage.
As long as it's being well looked after with consumables regularly replaced it should be reliable.
Obviously price needs to reflect the mileage.
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Re: Fireblade
I am quite tempted by an s1000rr as wellBlade wrote:Lad on 1000rr.co.uk had 85,000 miles on his and going strong with no issues.
As long as it's being well looked after with consumables regularly replaced it should be reliable.
Obviously price needs to reflect the mileage.
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Good choice sir.Perkles wrote:In fact I’ve changed my mind im getting a bmw innit
I would check out the R as well as the RR, both are brutal weapons.
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Would be an animal and to be fair the RR is my favourite bike ive ever ridden it's a cracking bike, set up well and also has road riders I'm mind with cruise control and heated grips. Defo good choice
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I dont like riding a naked upright bikeD6Nutz wrote:Good choice sir.Perkles wrote:In fact I’ve changed my mind im getting a bmw innit
I would check out the R as well as the RR, both are brutal weapons.
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Yep. Mileage should be something you consider when you're buying, but not the only thing.Blade wrote:Lad on 1000rr.co.uk had 85,000 miles on his and going strong with no issues.
As long as it's being well looked after with consumables regularly replaced it should be reliable.
Obviously price needs to reflect the mileage.
I think people tend to latch onto the mileage figure as their only guide. It'll tell you a lot about a bike, but it won't tell you everything.