newbie from north devon

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  1. murraymint

    murraymint New Member

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    Hi, my names Josh, I'm 24, from north Devon. I currently have a 2013 Honda cb500x. I passed my full A licence two weeks ago, and I'm having a black 2014 Fireblade being delivered on Friday!! I cant wait!!! I'l post some photos when it gets delivered.

    cheers!!
     
  2. murraymint

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    Here's a photo of my 500

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    And here's the dealers photos of the blade

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    Welcome to the forum, enjoy the bike and take it steady as a big jump up from the 500
     
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    Hi & welcome Josh...looks lovely that, bet you're well giddy :D
     
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    Welcome aboard
     
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  6. Slimwilly

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    Hi Josh, welcome to the site.

    I have had my blade for a month , a bit like yours
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  7. murraymint

    murraymint New Member

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    Thanks for the warm welcome!!

    I will do thanks. Im going to take it easy and feel the power on a nice empty straight Road.

    Yh I am! It's been a long week!!

    Thanks!!



    Thanks! She's a beaut! How are you getting on with it?
     
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    So far so good, my last bike is a fazer gen 2, really enjoyed that, still got it
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    I have done a hundred or so miles on the blade and quite like it,,it will take a longer ride yet to know if it grows on me.
    Hope you like yours
     
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  9. murraymint

    murraymint New Member

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    Nice! How did you find the change in body position? That's the only question mark over the bike, if I can live with it. Being 6ft4.
     
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    Get some decent rearsets you'll be fine
     
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    Welcome buddy, I'm in your area to, see you around.
     
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  12. Slimwilly

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    I am very used to riding the Fazer, sat upright,almost, it goes like stink, it,s about 145 bhp, I have been to Europe,Italy, Czeq republic , I loved it,,but I got an itch in my wallet, so I dived into the Blade,, it is very different, but it rides absolutely bute, nice n smooth, scary fast.Just hope I don't get back ache or knees
     
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    Hi welcome along !!!!!
     
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  14. murraymint

    murraymint New Member

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    It's here!!!

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    I started work early so I could finish at lunch. Perfect weather. This bike is insane! Very easy to ride. Did about 100 miles on it. Im legs and bum felt fine
    Just a bit of pain in my wrists, but I think il get used to the different position.
     
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    Hi and welcome Josh!
     
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    Hi Josh,
    Welcome aboard.
    I'm an old newbie from the Okehampton area. I've a 2010 Repsol , SP2 and VFR 800 and one of my rides is up around Torrington and down the coast road, so I'll see you around. Pit stop at the burger van outside Torrington!! Roads are breaking up badly so take care where you twist it on.
     
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    Plus one on the road breakup. Coming off the moor down into Longdown on the twisties with the front wheel loaded up it's trying to wash out constantly on the crap that's coming out of the pot holes.
     
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    Hi! Was you out on Sunday? I passed a black sp with a gsxr.

    Il keep an eye out for a repsol.
     
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    Not me, mines a white SP2. I've taxed them all for summer but its too cold and wet yet, sorry. If it picks up I'll message you for a meet up. I see there's another guy, Worzel45, so pint and a pie could be in order?
     
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    Yh definitely, sounds like a plan!
     

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