Would you buy a Black Bike?

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by nigelrb, Jul 24, 2019.

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Would you buy black or other livery as a First Choice?

Poll closed Aug 2, 2019.
  1. Black Bike

    52.9%
  2. Other inc, HRC, Repsol, Black/White, Red/Black etc

    47.1%
  1. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    It will come in predominantly black.:D

    I am on record as not having an issue with black bikes, and have regularly stated that black with gold wheels is a masterpiece.

    I cannot understand why this interesting poll has me pegged (sorry @bradt ;)) as one with a distaste for black bikes.

    And do not forget that I already have a BLACK bike. Er, okay, it does have a splash of yellow on it!!:D:D;)

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    Oh you mean a yellow bike ;):D
     
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  3. nigelrb

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    Just checked and am astounded to find out that I'm bi:eek::eek:;)

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  4. exuptoy

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    I’m biased........but still chose coloured!

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    Are you on the Triumph forum as well?:)
     
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    You know it Nige! :D
     
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    675.cc, street-triple.com, Thetriumphforum.co.uk and the old (now defunct) T595.net (or TriumphTorque.com):D

    Surprised I even have time to ride a bike!
     
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  8. Lee Beddows

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    Well I appreciate it @nigelrb and it's been interesting to see the outcome.

    Doesn't get me any closer to having someone buy my bike though..... :(
     
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    On that note I think I have just sold the Bandit to a mate.:cool:
     
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    Last bike black blade.
    Current bike black gixxus.
    Next bike, who knows what it will be, but I wouldn't bet against it being black :D
     
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    Had a black 2005 CBR. Quite liked it in Black. Certainly hid the dirt better than white...
     
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    Those who are proud of hiding dirt don't deserve a bike!;);)
     
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    Ouch! :D

    As you can see above and below Nige, I do not fall into that category! Okay, I don't keep wheel barrows in good nick but my bikes are spotless.

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    RE: Hearses - my wife pretty much says that's what I'll be riding in next if I buy another black bike. CBR600RR was black - loved it, but did have a few close calls. Apparently the Victory Red of the blade I have now is much more visible to other road users.. I really liked the look of the matt black blade, but I imagine it's a nightmare when it comes to oily / sticky fingers.. Nearly bought a Daytona 675R a couple of years ago in matt black.. So, love the black possibly for track days, but for road-riding maybe something more colourful for me (irrespective of hi-vis vest or not).
     
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    normally always go colour but last time saved over 2k having a black one and its my 1st . and tbh glad i did as loads of motorsport colours IMG_0304.PNG
     
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    You realise where I live right??
    Most of the roads outside of Dublin are like badly surfaced versions of UK B-roads, covered in shite from farms, and we do tend to get a lot more rain than you guys.
    Basically, if you don't wash your bike here every 5 minutes, it ends up being varying shades of brown!

    (I do wash mine every Saturday, and, especially in the winter, the thing is completely minging!)
     
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    Good lad...proper bike rider :cool:

    Make sure you get some pics up of it when it's mega dirty...some members lurrve that :rolleyes: ;)
     
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    Nah, I struggle with flags. I thought You lived on the Ivory Coast!:D

    So, I guess you're talking about all that potato dust and mud?

    Fair enough, I'll withdraw my comment cos I love my Macca's fries too much to upset the Irish!!;)
     
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    Yeah... I've heard some people on here like filth.... :rolleyes:
     
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    Potato dust?

    Isn't that what you find in the bottom corner of a crisp packet??

    Wish I lived on the Ivory coast, at least I'd get to see some bleedin' sunshine for more than 10 days of the year!!
     
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