Hi all Just last month bought a 2011 Repsol Fireblade. The machine is very sweet, so thought I'd say hello and ask two quick questions 1. The bike has Evans Waterless cooling. On a cold start first thing it has leaked a small amount of coolant. The reserve tank looks to be close to the upper mark so maybe there is just a little too much in there. Is this a normal trait? 2. I'm keen to get a e-cushion seat. Are these worth it? Is anyone selling one right now? (sorry I can't post in wanted yet). Otherwise anyone used hondabits.co.uk as they are selling at a good price right now Many thanks
Welcome to the forum. You may want to post some photos up PDQ, they'll be wanting them you know Enjoy your stay.
Hey, definitely interested. I think we may have just been chatting on eBay but happy to a deal here instead and save on eBay fees for the better price. Just want to confirm there isn't a mark on the front but if not you have a deal
Great. I tend to do quite a few short runs 50-100 miles but once or twice a year I'll try and get a nice long run 500miles + On my prev bike (ZX6R) it did get pretty uncomfortable towards the end, and I have a little scuff on my current seat, which although is almost hidden is annoying me so I was thinking of either getting a new cover to match the repsol or came across the gel seat. Luimoto do some great covers, but I don't know anyone that would be able to fit it and I don't want to make a bodge job myself so thinking the e-cushion is the way forward.
Hi and welcome, nice bike, I do like the Repsol editions. Have been wondering about the e cushion seats myself for europe trips, I wonder how much more comfortable they are as original seems ok but not done big miles on it yet.
They are a lot better!! The standard one feel like a plank in comparison. They look a lot better too.
Welcome to the exclusive (and slightly faster) Repsol club! I got a Powerbronze seat for mine - seems a little more comfy than standard but I doubt it's as comfy as the Honda e-cushion. It does look better tho
Standard seat is quite thin (and even less foam on the SP) I've got a Genuine Honda gel seat and was comfy riding over 1350 miles in two days few months ago.
Hi welcome to the club. I too have that model and have nothing but praise for the contents, banter and advice found on the forum
