Back from Spain! A few pics from my first ride on a fireblade. I'm in love!

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  1. bongo

    bongo Active Member

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    Well i'm home from pre-season testing in Spain. WOW, really gelled with the bike and took 3 seconds off my PB at the track. It was my first ride on the blade, and first time on a 1000cc bike after 4 years riding 600s on track. It was such a relief to know i've made the right decision to A. move to a thou, and B get back to the famously rideable Honda chassis! Still lots more to come, and a great start to the season. Can't wait to get things started now... 22nd March at Donington, then racing on 24th & 25th!

    It was only in black for the testing, the orange fairings wil be kept for the races.
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    In front of BSB champion and Double WSB champion Neil Hodgson
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    Bongo
     
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  2. Benn The Pig

    Benn The Pig Well-Known Member

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    Looking good fella!
     
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    elbows bongo!! some lean angle there bud :D
     
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    Just trying to keep in front of Hodgson in case he catches up and bores him to death.
     
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  5. bongo

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    Well you know how it is, he just asked to follow so he could learn a few lines ;)

    He was actually out on a mates new ZX6, as he was having some chatter that he couldnt get rid of, so Hodgson took it out to see what he was feeling. Got it sorted in the end, and he actually came 2nd on his new zx6 in the pic, today at Brands in his first race on it! (Would've won if it was a Honda though :D)
     
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  6. Andrew

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    It looks like you had a blast mate, weather didn't look too bad either.
     
    #6 Andrew, Mar 11, 2012
  7. BLAGGERS

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    If ya wanna go faster ya gonna have to lean over! Lol. Think i'll be able to make donny 24/25 march. Look forward to watching ya mate.
     
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  8. ColinBR

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    Looks like you had some fun there. That is some sick lean angle. Id be shi**ing myself that far over :)
     
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    cracking pics mate looks and sounds like a great time
     
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  10. dan.1moore1

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    Amazing .. Wish i was there right now
     
    #10 dan.1moore1, Mar 11, 2012
  11. Chem600

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    Nice pics! I see a GO PRO camera on the front, that vid could be a good watch ;)
     
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  12. bongo

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    cheers all :)

    I had the camera all over the place, from the rear shock, my helmet and clocks, to the nose, tail, and fork leg. Just need to get it all edited!
     
    #12 bongo, Mar 11, 2012
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    Ooooofffftttt - amzing pics
     
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    Great pics dude, weather and track look fantastic.

    What kind of money are we looking at for a few days out there with tyres and fuel?
     
    #14 slowr1der, Mar 11, 2012
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    Fantastic pic's Bongo, thanks for sharing mate.
     
    #15 Dave-uk, Mar 11, 2012
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    Looking awesome fella love the pics :) you make it look effortless :)

    Let's see them vids :)


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    #16 Jamiestrada, Mar 11, 2012
  17. shanes

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    nice pics and at a great track , looking forward to seeing the video
     
    #17 shanes, Mar 12, 2012
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    Very impressive mate, great pics, great form. Roll on the vids! Thanks for posting.

    JD
     
    #18 JD, Mar 12, 2012
  19. shanes

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    i am trying to get to Moto Land Aragon in Spain for 6-7 & 8 of April
     
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  20. lillywhites

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    Terrific pictures....good luck for the season
     
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