The Blade is going.....

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  1. Rob

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    A sad day - the Blade is going.

    Having had a £8k claim for theft of my Repsol last year I got a renewal quote through. I lost 3 years NCB with the theft and also have a theft that is classed as 'my fault'. So the cheapest renewal I can find is..... £2.9k. I could get TPFT for £1.7k but I cannot contemplate having a £10k bike that is not protected if I bin it.

    Plus I'm moving to a larger house to accommodate the family so cannot justify such a huge insurance bill. F'kin thieves ruin everything don't they?

    So today I bought an 2002 Aprilia RSV Mille. 13,000 miles, mint condition for its age and am still on a competent sportsbike! The insurance on this is £378 TPFT. Much easier to swallow. I paid £2700 on the nose.

    Anyway, I will always be around here so I aint going that easy!

    Will post pics later.

    Rob.
     
    #1 Rob, Jul 3, 2011
  2. Nutty Tart

    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Bloody hell ... that is :jaw: ... it aint fair that the theiving scumbags have caused this



    But the bike you have bought is a cracker .. nearly bought one myself a few years back
     
    #2 Nutty Tart, Jul 3, 2011
  3. skinso

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    this is my last bike and has been 1 of the best bikes ive ever had and sorry i ever sold it, my rsv was like new and every mod you could think off and i sold it for £2500 last year.

    so many mods you can do for this bike on the cheap, you wont regret buying the rsv, would love mine back
     
    #3 skinso, Jul 3, 2011
  4. Nutty Tart

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    Looks like a single pipe on there skinso .. not seen that before .

    Bloody big tho'
     
    #4 Nutty Tart, Jul 3, 2011
  5. Remal

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    Rob what a bitch. Just hope you have a interest in the blade forums now.
     
    #5 Remal, Jul 3, 2011
  6. Rob

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    Of course - this is the best Blade forum right!
     
    #6 Rob, Jul 3, 2011
  7. Rob

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    Came with 3 exhausts (on the bike is a Mivv GP Carbon), Braided lines, Pazzo levers, loads of history and front & rear paddock stands.

    Only ridden it a short while but seems OK so far....

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    #7 Rob, Jul 3, 2011
  8. Rob

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    The rear is frikkin' massive compared to the blade. The pillion seat is about 18inches wide!!
     
    #8 Rob, Jul 3, 2011
  9. megawatt

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    Nice bike mate, shame about the Blade.
     
    #9 megawatt, Jul 3, 2011
  10. Hondo

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    That is one nice Aprilia Rob. I had one last year. They are great bikes.
     
    #10 Hondo, Jul 3, 2011
  11. Nutty Tart

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    Thats a very shiny swinger and frame . :dirol:
     
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  12. dan.1moore1

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    Have you had much interest in your HRC rob? Iv seen it on ebay.Someone is gonna get a cracker... If you decide to sell the extras seperate and the bike standerd give me a shout .
     
    #12 dan.1moore1, Jul 3, 2011
  13. skinso

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    Lovely bike mate, I had a mivv on mine when I sold it also LOUD AS FOOK!!!
    Nutty tart 2003 onwards had the double exhaust.
    The aprilia is a tall bike but very thin like a racing greyhound.
    Get urself the cf open airbox, a great mod
     
    #13 skinso, Jul 3, 2011
  14. Remal

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    Agreed, so no chance of getting yourself a cheap older blade?
     
    #14 Remal, Jul 4, 2011
  15. flatstickHRC

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    What extras do you have on your blade?

    I may be interested in buying some parts if you want to remove them
     
    #15 flatstickHRC, Jul 4, 2011
  16. slowr1der

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    Rob shame about the Blade mate, the Aprillia looks a cracker though and i take it you will be using that on track at Odiham on Saturday and not the Blade? Will have a chat with you Saturday mate
     
    #16 slowr1der, Jul 4, 2011
  17. Hondo

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    Hey Rob, when it comes to selling the Aprilia, let me know. Been looking for one of those in that shape for a while.
     
    #17 Hondo, Jul 5, 2011
  18. JM1

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    What??????????????
    Somebody ban this guy! :)
     
    #18 JM1, Jul 7, 2011
  19. Clemo809

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    Pity about the Blade Rob !! Still get an older Blade as a track tool? Keep the Appi for the road and get a RR4-7 trackbike you will still have pennies left and still be a " Blader "
     
    #19 Clemo809, Jul 13, 2011
  20. BladeHRC

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    There's a part of me that wishes I had bought something a bit older tbh... Not too keen on the thought of taking my bike on the track yet!
     
    #20 BladeHRC, Jul 13, 2011
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