It's gone! (Thanks for the 'tip' SW.)

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  1. el-nicko

    el-nicko Well-Known Member

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    Well that didn't take long. Goodbye 'blade, Hello VFR1200 DCT. :p Yes, blame Sinewave. This is the bike he pointed out a couple of weeks back when I posted that I was thinking about trading in for one. Cheers mate.



    Just delivered this very evening. Only 650 miles on the clock+ full luggage (1200 quidz worth!) . My 'blade + 4K cash. Sweet.


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    Never even seen one in 'the flesh' before. Can hardly wait to give it a go but wadya know it's fekin snowin'.:rolleyes:
     
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  2. Gilesy

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    Looks comfy :) - wonder how long before you want a blade again :confused:
     
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  3. Barstewardsquad

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    Hope you have many happy miles together.
     
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    dave d Elite Member

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    Hope you av many happy s..miles
     
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  5. graemewalker

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    Plenty of good touring days ahead El nicko ,wrap her up and keep her warm ,too easy to come off this weather and the salt will kill that shiney tool
     
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  6. Givover

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    Looking good Nic hope you can get your zimmer in them boxes:eek::)
     
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  7. Garyb

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    Nice one Nick.
    Proper touring weapon for munching those miles up in comfort.
    Look forward to a review of you first proper ride on her.

    Enjoy :cool:
     
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  8. marco s

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    enjoy and well done for staying away from the dark side ;) ( zee b.m.w)
     
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  9. steve b

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    allways liked the vfr 1200 really fancied one myself but cant quite bring myself to get rid of the blade.so bought an old bm in stead!
     
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  10. sps170373

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    Looks alright that nick!
     
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  11. SimonRR

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    Bloody hell Mate you will be wearing a "Polite" jacket next :eek: :D
     
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  12. Dave V

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    The tank on it looks massive ;)

    Nice bike dude
     
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  13. exfire

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    Looks nice mate. Had the old VFR800 some years back and that had plenty of go in it so I expect yours will be pretty quick as well as comfy. Enjoy it.
     
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    Enjoy Nick, great bike!
     
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  15. Kentblade

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    Nice Nick, added advantage is no accomo costs when you get to wherever you are going, just lift up those panniers and they have a canvas top for camping in, just like a VeeDub camper bus.
     
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  16. Scott

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    but can u make it any bigger
     
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    Doesn't look a lot different from your "touring 'blade" tbh. I'm sure it will provide you with many happy miles :)
     
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  18. Dave V

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    I can't, but know a man that can or will at least have a go
     
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  19. el-nicko

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    :D:D:D

    Weeeell, I'm actually thinking along the lines of an auxiliary tank. Any suggestions as to where I might stick it?:confused:
     
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  20. Kentblade

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    I reckon you just convert a pannier and get another 100 litres in there, decent bit of flexi hose, tap into fuel cap and vacuum it.....job done.

    Give you a range of about 1500 miles then, but will obviously cut down on your living space.
     
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