Fireblade

[Monkeyboy]

Just bought a 2002 CBR954RR on Trademe, for $10,500, with 18000 km on the clock. It came with crash bungs and a Datatool alarm/immobiliser. I flew up to Auckland, bought it and rode it home. I had a Firestorm which I have just this week sold. I have to say that the 954 must be the lightest bike I have ever ridden apart from a cb175!! My CBX550F2 was 220 kg; the CBR600F2 was 185 kg; the 2001 R1 was 177 kg, the blade is 168 kg and it feels it too. I have a double bubble screen the way and have ordered a fender eliminator from www.evotech-performance.com for $120 delivered. It uses the existing indicators and number plate light and looks really good.

[Rashika]

well done... so wheres a piccie??? :blip:

[Dooly]

Sounds good, and a great ride home too eh.

[dawnrazor]

good work fella, see who says you can't do long distances on a sprotbike

[Biohazard]

Hoorah another Blade on ze road:first: ....congratz nice purchase m8.

[Smokin]

Hoorah another Blade on ze road:first: ....congratz nice purchase m8.

Awww, you took the words right out of my mouth. I bought mine from Auckland as well, It's a good ride back eh. Congrats :rockon:

[Monkeyboy]

Damn straight it was!!! That's the other thing, not one, repeat, not one ache or pain the entire trip. "Can this be right?" I thought....

I bought an R1 in Hawera about 2 years ago and by the time I got to Palmerston North en route to the mainland, I was thinking "hmmm, oh well I'm sure it will ride up with wear Mr Humphries" but alas, severe back pain, a couple of rear wheel spin ups and a head shake or three and it was time to say goodbye.:bye:

[sAsLEX]

SAme colour as Zed and Zapf's rides

[Smokin]

Damn straight it was!!! That's the other thing, not one, repeat, not one ache or pain the entire trip. "Can this be right?" I thought....

I bought an R1 in Hawera about 2 years ago and by the time I got to Palmerston North en route to the mainland, I was thinking "hmmm, oh well I'm sure it will ride up with wear Mr Humphries" but alas, severe back pain, a couple of rear wheel spin ups and a head shake or three and it was time to say goodbye.:bye:

you made the right choice alright. :yes:

I had a GSX-R 750 as well and I needed physio every time I was on it for more than an hour, Mind you the 1000RR is nowhere near as comfy as my old CBR900RR.

[The_Dover]

I had a GSX-R 750 as well and I needed physio every time I was on it for more than an hour

that's because honda riders aren't used to the acceleration and resulting forces on their bodies

[Smokin]

Naa, It was from getting belted from all the parts falling off it.

[cowpoos]

ah...neat....another ghey hon-duh owner....



now before you all nibble at me and give me red rep....out of all the honda riders on this website.... WHO IS ACCTUALLY FAST????

[Coyote]

I had my eye on that. It was just a year too early for me to get it. Great bike, looks awesome :niceone:

[Smokin]

ah...neat....another ghey hon-duh owner....



now before you all nibble at me and give me red rep....out of all the honda riders on this website.... WHO IS ACCTUALLY FAST????

Well as I only know a couple of the Ch-Ch KB'rs I'm not sure, What bought on this strange question in the middle of someones new bike thread anyway?

[Zed]

Just bought a 2002 CBR954RR on Trademe, for $10,500, with 18000 km on the clock.Congrats on such a choice machine, you will love it! Great buy too, I bought mine last year with 18k on the clock and I paid several K more, tut tut. :gob:


I have to say that the 954 must be the lightest bike I have ever ridden apart from a cb175!! My CBX550F2 was 220 kg; the CBR600F2 was 185 kg; the 2001 R1 was 177 kg, the blade is 168 kg and it feels it too. I have a double bubble screen the way and have ordered a fender eliminator from www.evotech-performance.com (http://www.evotech-performance.com) for $120 delivered. It uses the existing indicators and number plate light and looks really good.The 954 Blade which was released only in 92 & 93 was/is the lightest one ever made, however there are some that still debate that the reported 168kg dry weight is entirely accurate! Lol i've been angrily snapped at by an '04 ZX-10R owner who wouldn't believe that my bike was lighter than his 170kg machine, yet 168 is the weight in the owners manual!

I luv the cosmetics of this model Blade better than all the rest too, i've added a damper to the steering which has eliminated the high speed headshake i was getting over bumps, and a Micron cannister which has improved the sound and feel of the bike. There is plenty of power in the beast for a roadbike so I havn't felt the need to speed it up any more, they are made so well and I thoroughly enjoy mine along with dozens of other 954 owners i've chatted with. Here's to years of enjoyment to come! :Punk:

[Zed]

SAme colour as Zed and Zapf's ridesNot quite, ours have a predominately black tank & head fairing, whereas Monkeyboy's has red. :bye:

[imdying]

Another Chch hoon joins the ranks of the unwashed :D You should come on an Akaroa night ride with us when it warms up some :yes:

[texmo]

ah...neat....another ghey hon-duh owner....



now before you all nibble at me and give me red rep....out of all the honda riders on this website.... WHO IS ACCTUALLY FAST????
deano??????

[Zapf]

Damn straight it was!!! That's the other thing, not one, repeat, not one ache or pain the entire trip. "Can this be right?" I thought....


Congrets on the new bike. I was equally suprised as well after my 800km day trip. no leg cramps..... its a good bike!

[kiwifruit]

congrats!
wicked bike, the exhaust can is HUGE on these bikes eh, i like it. :rockon:

[Toast]

Nice bike. I bought mine from Welly and did the trip back up to Auckland...felt pretty sweet afterwards...although I made the mistake of getting on to SH1 half way up the island, still a decent ride.

Poos you give me reason to not sell my Honda...

[bladez]

congrats you made a good call :rockon: you will love the honda :yes: nice bike there

[_intense_]

Yumtastic, schmick honda my man, looks like my wee f4i ;D nice in red.

[deeknow]

Hondastic!!!!, MonkeyBoy ... well done that man... :yes:

BTW, any of you on the fireblades.org forum thingy?

[cowpoos]

deano??????
not when there are gixxers around.........

[cowpoos]

Well as I only know a couple of the Ch-Ch KB'rs I'm not sure, What bought on this strange question in the middle of someones new bike thread anyway?
no not really....fast riders just don't buy honduhs....was making a point for all the honduh riders to view....and its funb watching them bite...

[Monkeyboy]

"Another Chch hoon joins the ranks of the unwashed You should come on an Akaroa night ride with us when it warms up some"

Sounds interesting, I normally go to Akaroa with Paulus, Felicks and a couple of others most weekends, I must say we've never done it at night, :blip: Ooer!!!

Re: the large exhaust, one article I have on the 02 Blade claims Honda used their wind tunnel for the Blade's muffler

I was looking at a yellow Blade of the same vintage on Trademe for $10,000 similar mileage, full Micron exhaust, K & N filter, Power Commander etc when the guy phoned me to say he'd crashed it!:bye: :bye:

Oh well, red goes faster anyways:first:

[Monkeyboy]

Here's the tribe

[texmo]

not when there are gixxers around.........
maby you should try toast on? I bet he would give you a good run for your money on the road.

[cowpoos]

maby you should try toast on? I bet he would give you a good run for your money on the road.
nah....he's dreaming!

[Zed]

I was looking at a yellow Blade of the same vintage on Trademe for $10,000 similar mileage, full Micron exhaust, K & N filter, Power Commander etc when the guy phoned me to say he'd crashed it!:bye: :bye:He's obviously not a KBer then, it's mostly *Suzooki GSXR* riders who crash around here!


Oh well, red goes faster anyways:first:True that, and black is the most sexiest, so you have the best of both worlds with your new Honda!! :yeah:

[vifferman]

That's the other thing, not one, repeat, not one ache or pain the entire trip.
I think that's the difference between Hondas and the equivalent in other makes: the ergonomics are generally much better.
Whenever I've been in the market for another bike, my test rides have always left me thinking, "This doesn't feel quite right..." with most of the bikes.

[Toast]

nah....he's dreaming!

It's ok Poosie have a blanket mate, snuggle up and stay in that little dreamworld of yours...I'll come kick the walls down when the time is right :)

[Toast]

I think that's the difference between Hondas and the equivalent in other makes: the ergonomics are generally much better.
Whenever I've been in the market for another bike, my test rides have always left me thinking, "This doesn't feel quite right..." with most of the bikes.

I reckon that's half of the reason that Honda's feel more comfortable and stable from the start...they generally have lower pegs, which means not only more comfort, but weight carried lower, making the plot feel more stable, and easier to get the bike from side to side.

Slightly higher bars are also more comforting for the newb who tried to ride one like it's a dirt bike, not getting down low enough to put some proper leverage through the bars.

EDIT: btw, wasn't relating the newb bit to you Viff.

[vifferman]

EDIT: btw, wasn't relating the newb bit to you Viff.
Well, Dang!!

[Smokin]

I was looking at a yellow Blade of the same vintage on Trademe for $10,000 similar mileage, full Micron exhaust, K & N filter, Power Commander etc when the guy phoned me to say he'd crashed it!:bye: :bye:

I was talking to him about 6 months ago about that bike, we did the deal at$11,500 for it and i was happy to pay that but a couple of days before I was to fly up he rang and said he had a change of heart and wanted $13,000 :gob: , He's just clown and wouldnt mind betting that he just changed his mind again, His name was Shane from memory.

[WINJA]

STILL JUST A LAME PIECE OF SHIT HONDA , THAT COULDNT SUCK A DRAFT OFF A GSXR750 OF THE SAME YEAR, YAAAAA LOOK AT ME I HAVE A BLADE AND HONDA SAYS THEIR TOPS:zzzz:

[bladez]

STILL JUST A LAME PIECE OF SHIT HONDA , THAT COULDNT SUCK A DRAFT OFF A GSXR750 OF THE SAME YEAR, YAAAAA LOOK AT ME I HAVE A BLADE AND HONDA SAYS THEIR TOPS:zzzz: so what ya are saying is that suzuki could suck the skin of a rice pudding :lol:

[Korea]

Good call on the 954~ great bike, and like most Hondas, easy to ride fast (without scaring yourself too much).

Suzukis seem to be a bit edgier, rougher, punch-you-in-the-face sort of bikes.
Hondas are generally quick, nimble, and comfy too. Think refined. Which is probably why Suzuki riders think they're crap.

But don't worry Honda kids, next time a suzuki rider gives you crap, just ask where Suzuki is in MotoGP, Superbikes, SuperSport... etc.
:lol:

[slowpoke]

But don't worry Honda kids, next time a suzuki rider gives you crap, just ask where Suzuki is in MotoGP, Superbikes, SuperSport... etc.
:lol:

Hmmm, can't even buy a Motogp bike, but Suzuki are the current World Superbike Champions, World Endurance Champions, AMA Superbike Champions and fillled the top I don't know how many spots in the NZ Superbike Championship. In each of these classes there was Suzuki first and daylight second.....er, what was your point again?

Aaaah shit, why am I even gettin' involved? I can't even afford somethin' with fuel infection (fool injection=rider). The only black box you'll see anywhere near my bike is likely to be attached to the pillion on the back!

Ok ok so it's a Honda...you may have wandered away from the path slightly but at least you are still heading in the right direction (all be it a tad slower than most) and haven't bought a cruiser. Enjoy.

[cowpoos]

Hmmm, can't even buy a Motogp bike, but Suzuki are the current World Superbike Champions, World Endurance Champions, AMA Superbike Champions and fillled the top I don't know how many spots in the NZ Superbike Championship. In each of these classes there was Suzuki first and daylight second.....er, what was your point again?

Aaaah shit, why am I even gettin' involved? I can't even afford somethin' with fuel infection (fool injection=rider). The only black box you'll see anywhere near my bike is likely to be attached to the pillion on the back!

Ok ok so it's a Honda...you may have wandered away from the path slightly but at least you are still heading in the right direction (all be it a tad slower than most) and haven't bought a cruiser. Enjoy.
and might be worth noting....suzuki is the smallest motorcycle manifactuer by far!! coz....$$$$ buys results....