CBR900RR/919RR vs SV1000S

[SMOKEU]

lol yea I'd say he was genuine man.. can always ask for recent photos of it.

I recon he really did buy a blade to see if he could move up from the old v-strom but realised shes a bit different. Blades not really a sport tourer/adventure bike lol. And its not a lazy twin either.

If its as good as the previous owner listed when it sold for 4k I'd say its a solid investment. has the alarm and all the original gear, manuals, 2 keys etc. you prob wouldn't lose money on it and you could have a lot of fun on it smokeU

I'm watching you.. buy a blade.

My mum won't let me buy a big bike, so I can't really fly up north to get one, the best thing I could do is wait till I find one in Christchurch then just show up home with it. She'll probably try to chop my balls off with a kitchen knife right then and there.

[Fast Eddie]

My mum won't let me buy a big bike, so I can't really fly up north to get one, the best thing I could do is wait till I find one in Christchurch then just show up home with it. She'll probably try to chop my balls off with a kitchen knife right then and there.

haha classic..

I've got a spare frame and swingarm.. you could build one up on the d.lo in your room..

[JimO]

My mum won't let me buy a big bike, so I can't really fly up north to get one, the best thing I could do is wait till I find one in Christchurch then just show up home with it. She'll probably try to chop my balls off with a kitchen knife right then and there.

mums usually know best

[Oblivion]

mums usually know best

My mum wouldn't even let me get a bike in the first place. Had to bargain through Dad. Being a crashed biker, it was hard, but I got there in the end.

[SMOKEU]

My old man hates bikes even more than my mum does.

[Fast Eddie]

My old man hates bikes even more than my mum does.

Lol.. they just don't wanna see you missing arms and legs or worse everyone loves bikes

[ducatilover]

Just buy it bro.
My mother goes off at me every time I get a bike (that'd be seven times now...) and I don't see her stopping.

[Ender EnZed]

Does your one lift the front wheel easily in 1st or 2nd gear without the use of the clutch?

I've only ridden a 919 once but I couldn't get to full throttle in first without the front wheel leaving the ground. Definitely no clutch needed. In second it was possible to keep it down, I didn't try getting it up.

I'd say there's something rather wrong with the 'Blade... cracked frame maybe? Could make for some interesting handling.

It's a bit suspicious but if it isn't fucked then $4k is a good price for a tidy 'Blade with those km.

My mum won't let me buy a big bike

Tell her it's a newer CBR250.

[dangerous]

Sweet as, count me in. I'm by no means a good rider so I need all the mentoring from more experienced riders that I can get.

"by no means a good rider" yet you want t go from a 250 to a 1000 twin or 600 muilti? (its proberly been covered in the thread, sorry I havnt read all)
Any ways just back from the S/I KB rally awesome as allways... now when you get a bike p/m me and we will sort something.

[tigertim20]

Next time you ride one make sure you use full throttle in first gear within the first 100m.

Yeah, do a ducatilover . . .

I went all the way up to 6th gear

Although I didn't give it more than 6,000RPM and I was gentle on the throttle as I didn't want to bin someone elses bike.

Did you see that red bit at the end of the tacho? thats a target for revs before you snatch another gear. Oh, and its a race to get to the red . . .

I've got an 04 SV. Bought new, ridden nearly every day, never had a single problem with it. I wouldn't have another one and would chop it in tomorrow if it wasn't for the need to feed the wife and kids. It has no soul.

It fucking shifts though.

that Yours parked in central dunnaz, round the corner from MCR most days?

3.4 litres

bahahahaha! win.

ha.. not 'may have paid less' - We know that he paid 4010.00 for it. And reserve is about 4,200 I think.. from my calc skills.

I would def offer him around 4,000 for it even try for less, 3,800 and then you have coin left to transport it or ride it down. transporter will be 450.00 max from napier to chch I think riding it may be a more than that? depends how much gas you chew through and how much fast food you munch on.

Mate recently got a 650 twin from the Naki to the door in Dunedin for $450 through biketranz, so that should give you an idea.

I'd say there's something rather wrong with the 'Blade... cracked frame maybe? Could make for some interesting handling.

cracked frame? Owner doesnt state that he's been doing wheelies . .

If it appears to be a good deal, place your bid and go to pick it up - on the proviso that it is as listed and pictured. If it isnt when you get there, tell him its $xxx less because he wasnt completely forthcoming in the description, and threaten to simply walk away if he doesnt want it.
Says he has a lot of paperwork etc for it thats a good sign. May just be that its not what he expected from a bike. Not everyone wants to go everywhere at 280km/hr

[Fast Eddie]

Does your one lift the front wheel easily in 1st or 2nd gear without the use of the clutch?

1st gear is easy to lift up yip and quick too. 2nd gear requires more commitment, Not that I pay all that much attention to what gear I'm in at W.O.T. but it does go light in the front in I think 2nd and 3rd gears as well, i.e. getting drive out of the corner and opening it right up in its powerband is likely to make the front go light in 2nd and possibly 3rd.. and thats hunched over the tank. So I'm sure you'll have no problems riding round chch on one wheel. Mind the pot holes tho. These were touted as being wheelie happy when they were popular in the 90s enjooy. Oh and no I don't slip the clutch, no need for that - just chuck your ass as far back as possible and let her rip. gone are the CBR250R days of slipping the clutch til rpms hits 15,000 then dumping it for wheelie action hehe.. Although my 89 one stood up to my abuse very well..


On the blade I get a warm sensation..

.. then I remember there is no toilet onboard

are you closer to getting on yet.. I dream of starting an early gen 92-97 fireblade club.. just the original or close to originals.. big pack of us.. that'll be the day can even steal the name 'Blades of Glory' from that movie

[SMOKEU]

Yeah, about that...I've never had the balls to wheelie a road bike. I have done very small wheelies on dirt bikes but I'm too scared I'm going to fuck myself up so when I had my CBR250 I kept both wheels on the ground at all times.

I've got just over $5k cash so when one pops up for sale in or around Christchurch I'll have a look at it.

[Fast Eddie]

Yeah, about that...I've never had the balls to wheelie a road bike. I have done very small wheelies on dirt bikes but I'm too scared I'm going to fuck myself up so when I had my CBR250 I kept both wheels on the ground at all times.

I've got just over $5k cash so when one pops up for sale in or around Christchurch I'll have a look at it.

Yea no point trying if your not too keen.. I'v fallen off the back a few times.. but I have the balance of a drunk giraffe on a unicycle..

5k should def get you a blade ... ill be bombing you with trademe links when one pops up

[SMOKEU]

Yea no point trying if your not too keen.. I'v fallen off the back a few times.. but I have the balance of a drunk giraffe on a unicycle..

5k should def get you a blade ... ill be bombing you with trademe links when one pops up

Sweet, that sounds good. I saw an early model GSXR600 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-427549326.htm which is pretty tempting, but I think I'll wait for a Fireblade to come up for sale.

I just bought a rough TS185 yesterday so I have something to keep me occupied in the mean time.

[Fast Eddie]

Sweet, that sounds good. I saw an early model GSXR600 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-427549326.htm which is pretty tempting, but I think I'll wait for a Fireblade to come up for sale.

I just bought a rough TS185 yesterday so I have something to keep me occupied in the mean time.

not a bad looking GSXR eh.. but a bit out of your budget

looks a cool package though, they make about 100hp over the blades 128(ish some make more some make less) but are lighter weight.. I'm sure you'd have heaps of fun on it..

but a blades a blade.. they have character and history of being the King in the 90's - til that damn R1 came along in 98..