New to the fireblade, new to the forum!

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  1. Thorpy

    Thorpy Active Member

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    Hi, just thought I'd introduce myself:

    I've been a biker since 2003 and in that time have owned three bikes an sv650s (my first love) followed by a hanspree (sold as a result of divorce) and now finally I have found the cash to buy a repsol fireblade with akrapovic exhaust as part of the sports pack.

    I bought it from georgewhite in Swindon and would have recommended pat and mark to anyone but now the company has sadly gone bust.

    I'm chuffed to bits to be an fireblade owner and the next thing for me to do is learn to handle the big power increase, Ron haslam race school here I come.

    Anyway hi to everyone here I look forward to losing the chicken strips.
     
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  2. Carl

    Carl Well-Known Member

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    Welocome Thorpy

    It would be wise to get some pics posted asap or this lot will string you up:rolleyes:
     
    #2 Carl, Jan 20, 2012
  3. Barmbyblade

    Barmbyblade Active Member

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    Welcome in, many repsol owners here so get stuck in, don't forget to post up some pics though
     
    #3 Barmbyblade, Jan 20, 2012
  4. Garyb

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    Hi Thorpy. A warm welcome from Blackpool. Enjoy your time here with us all :)
     
    #4 Garyb, Jan 20, 2012
  5. Benn The Pig

    Benn The Pig Well-Known Member

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    Welcome fella, get some pics up.

    I had my gix from whites good people sad it's shut.

    Can't remember if my gap insurance is with them or a broker through them ?
     
    #5 Benn The Pig, Jan 20, 2012
  6. Thorpy

    Thorpy Active Member

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    Pics as requested, don't want to get off to a bad start :0)

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    BTW the massive chicken strips are due to the bike having done only 30miles and collecting it on a cold icy day..... i aim to crank it over as soon as possible.
     
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  7. Thorpy

    Thorpy Active Member

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    They sell a Blackhorse (lloydstsb) product so you should be fine.
     
    #7 Thorpy, Jan 20, 2012
  8. Hobey600

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    Welcome to the forum, congrats on your new ride. Nice and shiny:D
     
    #8 Hobey600, Jan 20, 2012
  9. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Welcome to the forum matey, lovely bike, dont worry about the chicken strips we really do understand, nothing worse than picking up your new bike with new shiney tyres fitted :(

    Nice to see another local I am in yeovile, so not to far
     
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  10. kpone

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    Hi Thorpy

    Another westcountry boy, excellent.

    One tip. If he asks, don't lend Remal any money.


    Oh!....Or give him your address.

    Ken
     
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  11. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    You can trust me :)

    Dont tell him Ken !
     
    #11 Jamiestrada, Jan 20, 2012
  12. exfire

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    Hi Thorpy and welcome, bike looks really nice, enjoy.
     
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  13. Givover

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    Hi Thorpy .Don't forget the Venture Shield system i had the 06 Repsol and after 1 season of mayhem the front paint looked like it had been hit with a twelve bore.
     
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  14. BLAGGERS

    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    Nice bike thorpy. Fastest colour scheme too.;)
     
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  15. KRL

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    Welcome - nice wheels
     
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    hi n welcome bud another 1 for the repsol club !!
     
    #16 dave d, Jan 20, 2012
  17. tandbiskits

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    Hello, & welcome, just to clear things up , i think you will find that the Castrol is the fastest colour scheme , closely followed the Repsol. Fact.
     
    #17 tandbiskits, Jan 20, 2012
  18. Villan

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    Nah the HRC is deffo quicker......oh welcome Thorpy
     
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  19. Thorpy

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    thanks for the welcome.......as for which is faster, prove it! I've now put a HIRE BIKE sticker on mine and everyone knows hire vehicles are the fastest around so i must win.
     
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  20. Villan

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    Haha that's true enough :)
     
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