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  1. Openside

    Openside New Member

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    Hi guys, just about to pull the trigger and swap my MT10 for a 16 plate Blade from a guy in Middlesbrough, tri colour. Previous to the MT10 had a 11 plate S1000rr(too focused and uncomfortable) I've test ridden a 2013 blade and loved it. Is there much difference between 2013 and 2016?

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  2. Nickw

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    Hi, Welcome.....

    Great choice and colour....

    Where was the bike advertised? not far away from me.
     
  3. Openside

    Openside New Member

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    Hi Nick, I've got my MT10 for sale on ebay with possible swap for blade, this does sound a bit suspicious but a guy phoned me up reckons he's purchased 2 blades to arrive next week one which he intends keeping himself, the other to sell on. Apparently his mate wants an MT10 so asked if I wanted swap for brand new pre registered blade plus a little bit of cash his way. We arranged to meet halfway as it is such a long distance between us. Anyway I will know more next week if this is a con or not
     
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    Welcome to the forum
     
  5. Slimwilly

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    Hi there, good luck on the swap, the Blade I find is so comfortable to ride, had a Fazer before,made my back ache, too upright.
    Keep us informed on the new bike
     
  6. Openside

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    Will do mate, I find the blade deceiving as it looks smaller than the s1000rr but the ergo's for me feel much better
     
  7. Slimwilly

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    I don't really know what it is with the Blade,i am 55 , I sat on it, started it and rode it, it felt very different to my Fazer , I soon fell in love with it.Rode it to Austrian Moto GP this year, no probs at all.
     
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    Hello and welcome, :)
     
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    Hi and welcome !
     
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  11. Dave dunlop

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    Hi and welcome, your find there are lots of little changes 2014 model onwards right up to current bike. Shop around for a good deal as the markets going to be on its arse for the next few months... good luck
     
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    Welcome I'm sure you will be impressed with the bike, nice colour choice.
     
  13. Openside

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    Is it more or less comfortable than the 2013 version that I test rode?

    Cheers
     
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    Hi and welcome !!!!!!
     
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    Welcome.
     

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