Newbie from Guildford

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Ch@rlie, Feb 25, 2018.

  1. Ch@rlie

    Ch@rlie Active Member

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    Hi Guys, just put my deposit on a new 2018 blade in Matt black. Picking it up next week and can’t wait although hoping the weather picks up. Its coming with a tail tidy and levers just got to decide on a screen and slip on..........any recommendations or piccies welcome.

    Cheers Darren
     
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  2. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    Hi Ch@rlie, and welcome. Congrats on the purchase!

    You will probably also be welcomed by a member who claims Matt Black to be the fastest model. I guess you'll soon find out how wrong some people can be.

    On the brighter side, you'll get heaps of recommendations for end cans. I have Yoshi, which is a tad expensive, but I'm warming to the look of Racefit. If you look at a few pages on this thread, you will see pics of just about every can: https://www.1000rr.co.uk/threads/post-your-2008-2011-blades-here.72/page-46
     
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    Hi and welcome Darren !
     
  4. bradt

    bradt Elite Member

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    Welcome Charlie.
     
  5. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    I'm pegging Darren will be without his new bike for a few days yet:(:(
     
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    nigelrb Elite Member

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    And why might I wish to do that?

    The New Oxford Shorter English Dictionary (The recognised authority for English grammar: "Pegging": 'Categorize; Form a fixed opinion of.'

    In context, I formed the 'opinion' that the weather conditions might prohibit Darren collecting his bike. What is your issue with that?
     
  7. Ch@rlie

    Ch@rlie Active Member

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    Yes not going to brave the weather but it will be coming home Friday in my van.
     
  8. nigelrb

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    Great to hear. A weekend of cleaning and admiration!!:)
     
  9. hitch

    hitch Elite Member

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    Have you got it yet...

    Pics, Pics, Pics...
     
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  10. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    Bang on, Hitch. A man has to get his priorities right:

    1. unload the bike
    2. take pics
    3. upload to forum
    4. AND THEN go and check out new bike!!
     
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  11. Ch@rlie

    Ch@rlie Active Member

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    I’m afraid your going to have to wait.............. like me. I got a call this morning to say they found some damage on one of the panels and are waiting for a replacement. Gutted doesn’t describe it.
     
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    hitch Elite Member

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    Oh no :(

    On the upside, the weather is shite so riding opportunities are limited anyway
     
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  13. dainesefreak

    dainesefreak Senior Member

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    Right there with that statement Nigel. :D

    Welcome Ch@rlie nice choice. Screen wise I've just stuck a Puig on mine, had one on the previous bike.

    [​IMG]

    Unsightly sticker now removed.
     
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  14. nigelrb

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    Well, I thought you'd spring me sooner or later! Screen looks great, BTW.
     
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    Thanks, hoping Paulo likes it. ;)

    Just need to be able to ride the bloody thing!
     
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    mk3golfcab Elite Member

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    Welcome to the forum bud
     
  17. Fwsock

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    Welcome ch@rlie. Nice bike. You’ll find the matt paint slows you down though. There’s a reason they polish things y’know. :D:D As for pipes. Get a RACEFIT. :eek::eek: Your ears will love it. Look at my pics it’s fabulous. :p:p
     
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  18. Ch@rlie

    Ch@rlie Active Member

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    02CAD951-21A9-48B4-845B-F48DC6E48267.jpeg 301D2DF0-D5AD-421B-8367-E00E59379353.jpeg Finally it is here............ just got to decide on which slip on to buy......
     
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    OOh, yeah!! Even got the tail tidy happening! Well done. A couple of sunny days and you won't know yourself!!
     
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