Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 After sell my vfr only a couple of months ago I was looking for cheap and fun replacement. Trawing the local area as I dont do driving hundread of mile to find a heap off. This came up a 1994 blade with only 13000k on the clock genuine stamped history old mots etc. Its bliss to go back to raw basic bike with no electric gizmos yipeee . All the best OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Looks awesome, I can't wait to do my bike license this year! Start on a 600 though I think, blades are a bit rapid for a whippersnapper like myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonp9lbw Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Hope u don't mind me asking but how much does something like that cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Hope u don't mind me asking but how much does something like that cost ? A bargin £1400 notes and for old **** of 36 years and nearly 19 year crash free history £151 fully comp. Cheers OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 weren't these prown to tank slappers....(not the girls that hang round fuel tanks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonp9lbw Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 A bargin £1400 notes and for old **** of 36 years and nearly 19 year crash free history £151 fully comp. Cheers OTH looks smart . I took my bike test over ten years ago now but the misses wouldn't let me have one cos of the kids but I think its time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Nice, I wouldn't mind an older Blade as a track day bike. I'm an ex VFR rider too (used to spend a lot of time on the BO VFR forum), chopped it for a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST which I've had for 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybiker Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 here are the bikes ive had at the moment i have a cbr900 fireblade 1996 .its the bottom pic http://www.bikepics.com/members/garybiker/ thats a nice bike mate have fun on it oth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 weren't these prown to tank slappers....(not the girls that hang round fuel tanks) that brings back memories I had a 92 blade for 10 years the original twin headlight model as for tank slappers it was no worse than anything else saying that i now ride a tl1000r that has its moments but its fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Looks very nice, you can't beat an old Fireblade or Blackbird for value for money, my old 'bird is more or less like new and it's 14 yr old. They certainly screwed 'em together well. and have (safe) fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I envy you! I miss my ZX9R very much, but my hip made me sale it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin vs Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 She's a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Nice looking bike that weren't these prown to tank slappers....(not the girls that hang round fuel tanks) If you give it a hand full yes, just need to feed it in gradually, not wring its neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Nice bike I remember riding one on private land well before i got my licence and scared the pants off myself lol I haven't riden for a few years but have a hankering for a Busa or Harley Trike Enjoy! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakland rob Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 After sell my vfr only a couple of months ago I was looking for cheap and fun replacement. Trawing the local area as I dont do driving hundread of mile to find a heap off. This came up a 1994 blade with only 13000k on the clock genuine stamped history old mots etc. Its bliss to go back to raw basic bike with no electric gizmos yipeee . All the best OTH Nice Bike, watch out when it hits the power band...........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) That was the bike that nearly killed me ..No seriously! I was only five at the time and told 'You'll be fine' when I asked if I should wear a helmet, as I sat on as a pillion rider. Smashed skull and a week in hospital. Edited July 9, 2010 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 bet the original owner was sad to see that go -- nice bike -- be careful Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcontroller Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Wicked go for it. FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 They're a tw*t to get a descent front tyre for though...16" rims isn't it? She's a looker though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ped Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 After sell my vfr only a couple of months ago I was looking for cheap and fun replacement. Trawing the local area as I dont do driving hundread of mile to find a heap off. This came up a 1994 blade with only 13000k on the clock genuine stamped history old mots etc. Its bliss to go back to raw basic bike with no electric gizmos yipeee . All the best OTH That's right pukka that! Being an italian bike owner, normally jap bikes don't do it for me but there's something raw and involving about early Blades that makes them a hoot to ride! Ped (Currently owning three Ducati Monsters - 600, 900 and 1000 versions!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Lucky lad thats a cracking bike. Speaking of tankslapping fireblades, put" Motorcycle accident TT tankslapper 19 sec"on U TUBE, sorry i don't know how to post it up. Enjoy the bike. from Auntie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yes, who would believe that. from Auntie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I forgot to say, I'm a tad bit jealous of your minter blade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 parted with this yesterday as I thought it was time for something sensible bought this to replace it I think its a sensible option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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