Blade goes on Monday!

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by stevebetts, Oct 10, 2012.

  1. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Cheers Rob. Always here to help mate.
    We did have words but once she realised getting rid wasn't on the table she was ok.
    They like a little test now and again.
     
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  2. lambeth longshanks

    lambeth longshanks Active Member

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    Let us know how you get on with that, Steve. That's the only bike I fancy as much as the Fireblade. A friend's just bought one and he loves it. Gorgeous bikes and what a sound! Top effort!
     
  3. SIDEWAYS

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    They sound bloody awesome at full chat with the akra system.Not as quick but hold their own through the twisties.Enjoy
     
  4. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Your right sideways, not as fast as a blade, but I love the v twin roar.
    Can't see me buying the Akra at £2400!
     
  5. ColinBR

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    You have to do a full report on how it is compaired to the blade mate. I still love the look of the RC8, and the parts on it are class.
     
  6. Horney

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    Penigale?
     
  7. Freedom of choice

    Freedom of choice Elite Member

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    Can anyone spot Steve in the crowd

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    although that could be any of his repsol owning mates - there are quite a few of them also!
     
  9. Freedom of choice

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    Na this is your average repsol owner

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  10. uselesshippy

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    piaggio zip :cool:
     
  11. Hudson

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    Wow, what a stunning looking bike, it could have come from the pages of a Judge Dredd comic ! Well that will stand out on the road, there no doubt about that. Enjoy and give us a full report.
     
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  12. Jamiestrada

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    Nice one mate, looks sexy :)
     
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  13. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    being orange, its just asking for the Repsol scheme! lol
     
  14. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Nice bike mate.... I love them shame I don't have one....
     
  15. samuk

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    Steve, you selling me your GI-Pro?

    as i am about to buy another one if not..

    Sam
     
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    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    I've pm you Sam.
     
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    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Been down to see the bike today.
    Really nice.
    There was a bit of paint coming off the clutch cover and the a bit of blistering of paint on the belly fairing near the exhaust.
    I am having it.
    They will service it this week and replace the clutch cover and fairing!
    Well pleased.
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  18. martinowen

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    Very very nice!!!
    I would stick a bit of orange rim tape on the wheels myself as a bit plain for my liking and you can never have enough orange :D
     
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    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    Cheers.
    It will be having rim tape.
    Just got to work out where the Repsol stickers go.....
     
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  20. vino

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    I quite fancy either an S1000RR next, or the 2013 GSXR thou in the Ltd edition paint.
     

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