Hello everyone - another new member here

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  1. Gary

    Gary Active Member

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    Hi,
    Long term blade owner here ('98 RRW) looking to possibly move up to a new blade.
    Does anyone know where I can get a reasonable demonstrator ride please? I don't mean 20 minutes, more like a couple of hours so you can be sure you like the bike & compare it to my RRW which I have had since new.

    Cheers all,

    Gary :D
     
    #1 Gary, Sep 25, 2012
  2. Garyb

    Garyb Moderator.
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    Welcome to the forum Gary, not sure dealers rent the bikes for the day ;)
    IMO you don't need a test ride, just do it :D

    Enjoy your time here, hope you enjoy your stay.
     
    #2 Garyb, Sep 25, 2012
  3. BlackDevil

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    Hi and welcome Gary !
     
    #3 BlackDevil, Sep 26, 2012
  4. fez.57

    fez.57 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome gary, where abouts in the north east are you ?
     
    #4 fez.57, Sep 26, 2012
  5. Dartanion

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    Welcome to the forum buddy, enjoy and ride safe.
     
    #5 Dartanion, Sep 26, 2012
  6. slowr1der

    slowr1der Active Member

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    Welcome :)
     
    #6 slowr1der, Sep 26, 2012
  7. Remal

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    welcome to the forum Gary, hope you find the bike you want
     
    #7 Remal, Sep 26, 2012
  8. kpone

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    A test ride is important yes, but in the case of the FireBlade it's more to see if you actually fit on it really, as it does exactly what it says on the tin. No real foibles, not too much trickery to get between you and the road, turbine like engine and more flickable than a bogey in double maths.

    Good luck with hunt and welcome to the forum.

    Ken
     
    #8 kpone, Sep 26, 2012
  9. GappySmeg

    GappySmeg Well-Known Member

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    Welcome!!!

    If you're looking at buying new, I would have thought most dealerships would bend over backwards to get your custom... if that means lending you a bike for a few hours, I'm sure they could be persuaded.
     
    #9 GappySmeg, Sep 26, 2012
  10. thezipsteruk

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    welcome to the forum matey!
     
    #10 thezipsteruk, Sep 26, 2012
  11. lee1krr

    lee1krr Active Member

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    hello & welcome :D
     
    #11 lee1krr, Sep 26, 2012
  12. hrc oz

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    hi gary welcome to the forum :D
     
    #12 hrc oz, Sep 26, 2012
  13. SIDEWAYS

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    Welcome;)
     
    #13 SIDEWAYS, Sep 26, 2012
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    Hello and welcome
     
    #14 ieathaggis, Sep 27, 2012
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    Welcome aboard
     
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