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  1. MIKE

    MIKE Active Member

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    Hi all

    My name is Mike, I've been quietly peeking around the forum for a while now, but thought I'd break cover as my first Fireblade (brand new 2010 Black with Gold wheels) gets delivered next week! Very exciting.

    My current bike is Triumph Daytona 675, but has been used exclusively as a track day bike for nearly 4 years now, and is like a child to me, fabulous bike, and I doubt I'll ever get rid of it.

    But I recently moved to Catalonia, Spain, and another bike for the road is something I can't live with out given the tarmac I now have at my disposal, the roads are fantastic, and the Pyrenees just over an hour away, so I'm a lucky boy for sure.

    The obvious choice for me was a Honda Fireblade, which was only galvanised from hearing about living with one from owners on forums like this. I first test road an 08/09 Blade a few years back and it blew me away. The quality of the product, the handling, the power, riding position.....I remember laughing out load in my helmet on the test ride after cracking the throttle wide open in 2nd and 3rd and thinking that bikes like these should be illegal and that I should never own one. But now I do, and can't wait to get my mucky paws on it.

    (I actually took a BMW S1000RR for a test ride on the same day, for me it didn't compare, lovely bike no doubt, but not a Blade.)

    Anyway I'm rambling already, just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the useful info on this forum.

    Cheers

    Mike
     
  2. exfire

    exfire Elite Member

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    Hi Mike and welcome to the forum. I am sure you will love your Blade as much as we all love our own. Sounds like you have a great area for riding in, a little better than the roads in Suffolk and Norfolk....maybe even better weather ;) Enjoy the site.
     
  3. kpone

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    Welcome Mike.

    Great choice. Good scheme too. Looking forward to seeing your new arrival.

    Cheers

    Ken
     
  4. rooroorooster

    rooroorooster Active Member

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    Hi mike! Welcome mate. Enjoy the forum - and the Blade :)
     
  5. BLAGGERS

    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    Hola, dont forget the piccys.;)
     
  6. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    Welcome Mike. I also test rode the BMW 1000rr as well as the blade, and glad I'm glad i went for the blade.

    And we will need pics of some of these roads
     
  7. Carl

    Carl Well-Known Member

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    Welcome mike

    When the suns shining down there and we are cold and wet don't rub it in now will you:)
     
  8. daveyboy

    daveyboy Active Member

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    Welcome in Mike, one of my friends rides a 675, very capable machine it is too. Enjoy the blade!!
     
  9. Freedom of choice

    Freedom of choice Elite Member

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    Recepción Mike

    Good choice of weapon, you wont regret it.

    I don’t know that region well other going through it from Andorra to pick up the E15. My ex wife is half Spanish and so we spent most of our summers in Moraira on the Costa Blanca south of Valencia but probably about 300 miles further south of Barcelona, but well worth the trip as its a beautiful town. Javea is also a wonderful place to visit. I would move there in a heart beat. Enjoy your time there.

    véale más adelante
     
  10. dave d

    dave d Elite Member

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    hi and welcome mike,sounds like a beautiful part of the world,enjoy your new bike mate.
     
  11. Nutty Tart

    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Hello Mike ... welcome into the family :)
     
  12. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Welcome mike . Congrats on the bike .. Nicest colour scheme of the lot !!! Just like mine !! ha ha
     
  13. Nutty Tart

    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Haha ... and mine
     
  14. BoroRich

    BoroRich Elite Member

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    Welcome, Mike [​IMG]

    Looking forward to seeing some pics when you've got the bike
     
  15. Benn The Pig

    Benn The Pig Well-Known Member

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    Welcome mike u won't be disappointed !
     
  16. SIDEWAYS

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    Welcome Mike,It's a great forum enjoy!
     
  17. HRCTrev09

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    Hello 'n' welcome from sunny Scotland Mike :) NOT!!! :(
     
  18. ColinBR

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    Welcome to the forum Mike

    You won't be disappointed with the bike or colour choice. After all it is the best :eek:
     
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  19. Barmbyblade

    Barmbyblade Active Member

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    Welcome to the forum Mike
     
  20. BlackDevil

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    Hi and welcome Mike !
    Do you know, that all the rain from UK will be in Spain this year and we will have a lovely summer !
     

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