Picked her up on Saturday from Mansfield. I am so so so impressed!! Had the TaylorMade fender eliminator (tail tidy) fitted for collection so just the levers left to change this year. Heard a couple of people say the TaylorMade exhaust can cause some power loss but on this occasion I would definitely say the opposite and she sounds awesome and has way more pick up than with the standard exhaust!! Having come from a RR7 to this RR9 I just think it does everything way better than my last blade and almost effortlessly too. Yup I'm loving her to bits right now....
Looking good Navvy, The Taylor made exhaust does smooth out the lines of the blade and your rear does'nt look too bad either
Thanks Barry! Got a lovely Ducati style burble sound under 5000rpm. Come to mention it I did come across a 1098 with Termi's heading up the A1 from London on the way home earlier....
Well spotted!! It's a Roadlok device fitted at two wheel centre in Mansfield. They are around 200quid and permanently fitted to bike and you just fit the pin when required using a key. Having had my last one nicked that's the least my bike will be protected. Have a big fat chain too
That's a great idea... Love that! Lovely bike too mate, glad your pleased. Be great to hear how you get on with the TM mate, as you say, had some negative press but I always wanted one on mine as they look the nutz.
The TM exhaust is my favourite thing about the bike! The sound is incredible but obviously not quiet. They state around 104/105db so not sure I will get her on a track day but I wouldn't want to change it! I'll do a Youtube clip of a few flyby's at low rpms and full throttle so you can get an idea of the sound
Here's the YT clip from the place that fitted mine and I'm not trying to plug them but they do seem a decent family business - Taylormade Exhaust Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Exhausts UK - YouTube Also the clip for the Roadlok if anyone wants to know more, again not plugging it but it did come with the bike - RoadLoK UK - Official Video Demonstration - YouTube
very nice mate, do like your rear end if you dont mind me saying? also the roadloack device seems great,BUT, is it a bit fiddly arsed to line up the lock, pin, hole? love to know as I would love to have a fixed disc lock?
Mate I absolutely love the rear end as the TM fender eliminator makes the line even sharper and slimmer from the side view and also its totally carbon fibre with a smaller rear break light. The Roadlok is an absolute piece of cake to use. Once you have put the pin in you just push the bike slightly forward or back and it just clicks into place. Takes about 15 seconds to fit and remove so very easy when in a rush! I would really recommend it if you are looking at disc lock systems
Do Taylormade have a UK seller or is it only available direct from USA? Hopefully they will be at the bike show.
Yes mate Two Wheel Centre - RST Clothing | Sidi Boots | AGV Helmets | Shoei Helmets is the UK seller based in Mansfield. They can supply and fit and offer a warranty you wouldnt get if you bought direct from USA
