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Discussion in 'New Members' started by BassGT3, Oct 3, 2012.

  1. BassGT3

    BassGT3 New Member

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    Morning Gents,

    Just thought i'd say hi as i'm a newby here.
    I'm Steve, a Brit living in Johannesburg. Sadly not a Blade owner anymore. Previously had an 09 model in HRC colours with a few mods like full Arata Ti system, PCv, Lightec rearsets etc.
    Garage now consists exclusively of Italian metal, what can i say!!

    Steve
     
  2. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    Oh dear! No Fireblade eh ? Welcome anyway mate:D
     
  3. Dartanion

    Dartanion Active Member

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    Welcome to the forum buddy, shame about the blade, but at least your still riding.

    Cheers
     
  4. Only1Matrixxx

    Only1Matrixxx Active Member

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    Welcome!!

    Although you don't have a Blade anymore, we would sure like to see some pics of a full loaded Italian garage!!!!
     
  5. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    Welcome Steve, glad to have you on here at last, I thought I gave you a shout this way when you had the blade.

    Anywho great to have u on here
     
  6. BlackDevil

    BlackDevil God Like

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    Hi and welcome Steve!
     
  7. hrc oz

    hrc oz Member

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    hi steve welcome to the forum,best you trade the vespa for another blade:D
     
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  8. lee1krr

    lee1krr Active Member

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    hello & welcome :)
     
  9. BassGT3

    BassGT3 New Member

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    No can do fella!! I'm surounded by Blades!! Friends have the new 2012's in everything from normal road trim to fully pi,ped out track bikes with carbon wheels, full ohlins the works!
    Someone needs to fly the flag for the shonky, wonky Italians!!
     
  10. SIDEWAYS

    SIDEWAYS Senior Member

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    Welcome Steve, piccies are a priority or the guys n girls on here will be ranting.
     
  11. GappySmeg

    GappySmeg Well-Known Member

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    Hello Steve...... lets see your "shonky wonky Italian" then!
     
  12. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    welcome aboard, so what is your ride then,
    I had traded a RR5 for an 848 and now
    back to a blade again.
     
  13. kpone

    kpone Moderator
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    Nothing wrong with gorgeous Italian bikes Steve. I used to spend hours just looking at mine...

    ...Of course that's while I was trying to get it to start...
     
  14. Freedom of choice

    Freedom of choice Elite Member

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    Welcome fella. Nothing wrong with a bootiful Italian ride, even if it's only a bike
     
  15. Nutty Tart

    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Welcome BG3T ..... you can stay but the price of entry is some great pics of your scoot

    So come on ... show us wot you got ... :D
     
  16. ieathaggis

    ieathaggis Active Member

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    Hello and welcome
     
  17. BassGT3

    BassGT3 New Member

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    Well,

    Got a few to be honest!! I'm currently in deepest Africa so i'm without pictures, but i have............

    Road- 2012 Aprilia RSV4 FActory APRC with a few extras. Akra/Arata Ti system, Lightec Rearsets, DB screen, lightec levers, carbon frame & swing arm protectors etc. My Sunday morning, trips up country hack. Love it!!

    Track- FrankenDuc-Ducati 996 (not really!!)748 R frame, 1198 Motor fitted, BST carbon Wheels, full Ohlins race suspension, Magnesium swing arm, top & bottom yokes, Brembo Billet brakes, too much to list. 171 bhp, 165 kgs FULLY WET!! Bit of an animal really!!
    Track Aprilia RS250. Currently being rebuilt, but soem nice bits, BST wheels, Nitron shock, Tyga bits and pieces
    Track- Coming- NCR Millona R/One Shot. HAnd built Ducati air cooled derived bike. Exquisit in every detail. Titanium everything, including axles, the lot. 115 kgs and 114 bhp. Fitted witht he VERY BEST of everything!! THE best Brembo Billlet CNC calipers(very same as WSBK use), Full Aim MXL Pista electronics, Ohlins front, Mupo rear, full cabon bodywork inc self supporting seat section. A true masterpiece.

    I'll post up pics when i have access to them but here's a little vid of Daisy just messing around at Kyalami and RedStar trying to sort the gearing out. It's a bit short!!....

    https://vimeo.com/30427088



    Steve
     
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  18. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    did I see that vid on one of the uk ducati forums??
     
  19. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    Steve when u get time post some pics of FrankenDuc as that was a epic built. And I'm coming down to see u one day bud to have. Proper look
     
  20. BassGT3

    BassGT3 New Member

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    Will do Fella.
    And if you do venture south of the equator, make sure it's a worthwhile trip. Need to get a couple of Trackdays in at Kyalami and Redstar, and a trip to ET!! You won't want to go home!!!
     

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