Hello from Durham

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  1. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Hi,

    Thanks for letting me into the forum.

    Just purchased a 2004 'blade in all black, so thought I'd pop in to say hello. Picked it up in Birmingham yesterday and rode her back to Durham, not the wisest decision in rain and sleet, but she got me home safely.

    I had a 900 'blade 18 months ago, but sold it regrettable so wanted to get back in with the 1000.

    Cheers.
     

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  2. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome, Armortura.

    Yep, not the best of days to collect a new bike, but you would have enjoyed your trip! I just got a 2004 yesterday also - in red/white/blue. Very nice so far. Cheers.
     
  3. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Wow, it looks stunning. Hope you enjoy it dude!
     
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  4. mk3golfcab

    mk3golfcab Elite Member

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    Welcome along Armortura! Nice blade you have there!
     
  5. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks mk3golfcab!
     
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    hitch Elite Member

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    Hello & welcome
     
  7. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks hitch
     
  8. bradt

    bradt Elite Member

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    Welcome Amortura, hope it on t be to long before you can get out on the bike again
    16' here yesterday
    -1 today wtf going on with the weather
     
  9. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks bradt.
    Completely sick of this weather now. Another few snow blizzards today with about 0.5" of lying snow. Not funny
     
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    Hi & welcome :)
     
  11. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks Lozzy
     
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    Hondaboy63 Active Member

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    Welcome to the forum. You've made the right purchase. All the best Armortura.
     
  13. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks man! It got me home in the worst weather ever, so I'm already in love with her for keeping me safe
     
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    Hi and welcome !
     
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    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks BlackDevil
     
  16. dainesefreak

    dainesefreak Senior Member

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    Hello and welcome.

    Nice choice, I had a black 05 when they first came out. The good thing about the Blade is they are nice and predictable, almost friendly, until you wind it on. I'm on my 8th now and I've ridden them in all weathers all year round and not had any dramas, not of the bike's making anyway. ;)
     
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    Wow, and congratulations on your devotion. Some of us have a long way to go!!;)
     
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    dainesefreak Senior Member

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    You're getting there in one go! You really need a mint 954 now though. ;)
     
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  19. Armortura

    Armortura New Member

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    Thanks!!
    Yeah, it's an awesome bike, I love it. And for it to get me home in one piece made me love it even more .
    8 blades ha ha....awesome stuff....
    Cheers!
     
  20. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    Welcome.

    Im a little up the road in Newcastle. We need a couple days of solid rain to wash all this salt away!
     

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