Well I'm f**king chuffed.

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  1. Speedytwin

    Speedytwin Active Member

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    Been on the look out for a track bike for a while now and any that came up on eBay or else where never seen to do anything for me. All seem to be going for silly money as I was on a budget seen as I was keeping my 08 Blade for the road and it near bit the bullet as being transformed in to a tracker. But just as I was starting to think it wasn't going to happen for me It did. I got a woper.
    It's a TSR FIREBLADE 08-09 (Technical sports racing) with a list of bells and whistles that I thought I would only see on a wish list.
    Ill get up a spec list in a bit.
    Role on march 2013 now. Can't wait !!!
     
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  2. Si.

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    Nice one mate!
     
  3. Speedytwin

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    Spec list.

    Electronics
    HRC kit loom and ignition
    HRC Clock with lap timer
    IRC Traction launch and anti wheelie
    HM Quickshifter

    Motor

    Chris Mayhew top end.
    HRC rad
    HRC oil cooler
    Carbon enging covers
    Full works Arrows exhaust system.

    Chassis

    OHLINS steering damper
    OHLINS TTXrear shock
    Andreani worked forks from a Tenkate superbike
    HRC swingarm
    HRC suspension linkage kit
    Motoholders subframe
    HRC clock bracket
    Brembo master cyclinder
    Brembo under slung rear calliper
    6mm front and rear discs. "Braking"
    Rear sets
    HRC quick action throttle.
     
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  4. Jimbo Vills

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    Awesome mate! How much you get it for? And let's see it then!!
     
  5. broos3

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    Yeh sounds good, lets see some piccys!!
     
  6. Speedytwin

    Speedytwin Active Member

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  7. Benn The Pig

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    Nice that
     
  8. IomTT

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    isnt it John Walsh bike? :) one of ex ten kate bikes form Rea familly?:) pure awesomnes

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    It sure is mister IOM TT. And I'm still got a smile from ear to ear. :)
     
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    IomTT Well-Known Member

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    happy for you, i saw this bike live end September at Frohburg Road Races in Germany. I spoke to John about it, and must say that you got yourself realy amazing piece of machinery!!! it's real bomber, and it was pleasure to see and hear that bike.
     
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    IomTT Well-Known Member

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    as i'm also CBR owner i was a bit focused on Johns bike. What realy amazed me was that IRC trac. module. The bike was so stable and calm and fast exits from corners, and that wheelie control makes the bike sound so gravely that you start to feel a bit abashed ;) you will love it for sure

    keep'er lit
     
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  13. broos3

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    Awesome bike, the Spec of the bike is great!! Hope you get megga enjoyment from it, im sure you will.

    What steering damper does the bike have now the HESD is removed??
     
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  14. Speedytwin

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    Another bit for the list.
    It's fitted with an OHLINS damper.

    And yes I'm hoping to get a lot of enjoyment out of it next year.
     
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  15. Stefanos

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    crazy bike man hoep youhave fun with it ;)))
    if its not to personal how much this cost around ?
     
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    thats a bit tasty mate! all that would be wasted on m, haha
     
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  17. Speedytwin

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    Thanks lads. It's going to be to much for me to but to hell with it ill give it a go.

    New CRC fairing ordered today for it. !!!!
     
  18. bubba

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    that is one kitted out blade mate, what a stunner! enjoy!
     
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    Well the new fairings have been fitted painted and fitted. Just need some transfers made up now. Have a few other bits and bobs to do as well. I have an under slung Brembo Calliper to fit but need to get a bracket made up for the traction kit. Think that will be my next thing to do.
     
  20. bubba

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    been back a few times for sneaky look as its a stunner! lets have a look at her with the new fairing on speedytwin, whats your plans to have a go at road racing or the tracks?
     
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