daveajj
journeyman
Reged: 24/03/2007
Posts: 81
Loc: Durham
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i'm thinking off part exing the 07 Blade for the VFR 800 08 MODEL, anyone got any views/reviews/advice on this bike.
I've just bought a track bike so i can still enjoy myslef on a sports bike.....been offered £6500 from a dealer.
Blade advert
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/advert+search/N-239,Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146-236/advert.action?R=200831315294032&distance=1&postcode=DH7+9FD&channel=BIKES&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
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BigHam
old hand
Reged: 12/11/2006
Posts: 1096
Loc: Letchworth, UK
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The VTEC makes the valve clearence check rather expensive with some dealers.
That's about all I know, O and the reg/recs can be dippy from time to time although they are much better than they used to be.
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xxrider
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 07/11/2006
Posts: 2151
Loc: Somewhere over the rainbow.......
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Don't ride it like you would a 'Blade!
Linked brakes are one thing it has in common with my Blackbird.
If you were anything close to "spirited riding" with the Fireblade, you may fing the VFRs linked brakes a bit disconcerting for a while.
It's not so much the rear coming on a little when you grab the front, it's more the fact that when you are braking hard on the front, and then tread on the rear brake, for a split (unsettling) second it feels as if nothing is happening.
Naturally, I don't ride fast enough to really notice....
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daveajj
journeyman
Reged: 24/03/2007
Posts: 81
Loc: Durham
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Quote:
Don't ride it like you would a 'Blade!
Linked brakes are one thing it has in common with my Blackbird.
If you were anything close to "spirited riding" with the Fireblade, you may fing the VFRs linked brakes a bit disconcerting for a while.
It's not so much the rear coming on a little when you grab the front, it's more the fact that when you are braking hard on the front, and then tread on the rear brake, for a split (unsettling) second it feels as if nothing is happening.
Naturally, I don't ride fast enough to really notice....
cheers guy's, i've gone and done it(and without a test ride  )....VFR arrives next Tues, hope i don't regret it, at least the wife will be happier she can now get on the back of a bike with a little more comfort...
Not really that concerned about the linked brakes as i had a Pan last year and it didn't bother me that much.
If i don't enjoy the ride i can always buy another blade or maybe even try the new Honda if they ever bring out a replacement Blackird/VFR/Pan........
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xxrider
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 07/11/2006
Posts: 2151
Loc: Somewhere over the rainbow.......
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maybe even try the new Honda if they ever bring out a replacement Blackird/VFR/Pan........
Hah! Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting for a "new" Blackbird for bloody years........
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