exmitoman 1000cc Pro Racer
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Right, i have enough dosh saved up for my bike and insurance..........i can either get a old blade or a newer R6, if i get the blade its cheaper than the R6 to buy, but the insurance is slightly higher, or i could get an R6 and pay less on insurance............
I dunno what to get !!!!!
joeboxer 1300cc Superstar
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I would take the blade Ex and pay alittle more on the insurance - its better than the R6.
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-11-30 15:00:29
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mito....both the bikes u mention are good tools for what they are but caution is advised m8....they are the kind of tools that bite back if u abuse them....having a nice bike out the front doesn't justify becoming another casualty statistic. i understand that the CBR6 is more forgiving than most for "newbies" just hitchin' up for their 1st proper bike
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-11-30 15:57:54
the_grim_reaper 1000cc Pro Racer
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How many years NCB have you got Mito ? Most insurance companies want at least two and normally three for a Blade.
If it was me, I'd go for the Blade, purely because it's a bullet proof engine, there's loads about so, if you bin it, spares are plentiful and it's a Honda.
I've had four blades and loved them all but I would agree with Scunj, take it very steady.
What age of Blade are you looking at ? There are some bargains around but try to find a low mileage standard one, there are too many that've been thrashed and wheelied to death.
Cheers
Grim
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-11-30 21:23:43
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Get a Blade cos they aredamn sexy bikes!!!
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-11-30 22:33:47
exmitoman 1000cc Pro Racer
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Have 3 year ncb, although they have run out, the insurance company i have always used have already quoted me on those bikes, so i know i can insure them.
I have ridden blades, r1's a busa's etc before, so i know i can ride them, however, i only rode them for a short amount of time... so maybe a blade is a lil too powerfull to start with.... i just dont want a hornet or a bandit, every1 seems to go for them as first "proper" bikes..... i want summit sporty and fast !!!
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-11-30 22:54:23
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well i have had a cbr6 and now have a blade and I can tell u that they r both very forgiving. yes the blade is quicker but will only go as fast as u twist the throttle.
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 08:55:44
bubblesloves69 1300cc Superstar
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Neither Mito!!
Unless you plan on getting em re-sprayed in kwak green hehehehe
When you've done your DA and got your new baby, let me know and we'll go out on't bikes?
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 09:03:00
the_grim_reaper 1000cc Pro Racer
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Why would anyone take a perfectly good Honda and spray it Kawasicki colour ?
I want to know who Mito's insurance company are as well if they'll insure him on a blade with no NCB. They must be the dogs. I rang around every company I could find until, eventually, I found one who would insure me with 2 yrs NCB on a blade and that was only one company. I was 28 as well.
I do miss my old blade but it was just too small (929 FI blade) I sometimes wonder why I got rid of it until I twist the throttle of the Blackbird and then it all comes back to me ;-)
Cheers
Grim
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 10:16:34
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grim, I got insurance on my blade after I had only been riding 6 months. the insurance company I was with for the cbr6 wouldn't insure me so rang round its a company called express insurance they were the only place I found that would insure me and didn't want to charge me 3 grand lol however they did charge me a grand instead but they also took into account my 2 NCB that I had on the car.
Oh and btw I agree with ya grim y would u want to paint a bike that nasty green colour. Oh well wouldn't do if we all liked the same would it lol
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 12:28:24
exmitoman 1000cc Pro Racer
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www.insurance2000.co.uk grim........ ive always been with them.
Defo not getting anything green bubbles !!! but i will go 4 a ride with ya when i pass.
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 13:24:14
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Please can somebody help me out with the "Green Campaign", i'm starting to get a bit paranoid!!! :o)
Another goodun to try is The Policy Shop, they might be able to discount a premium for you. They managed to cut £200 from this years tpf&t cover with a lower excess and better legal cover, etc and i've got no NCB either!
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 13:39:05
Bizzie_Lizzie 400cc Rider
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The blade is better looking, but Id go for the R6, although Ive never owned a blade, I did the Ron Haslam school on a Blade, found the blade a bit boring...most people on the road dont take their bikes to the limits, so an R6 will keep you up with most people....in respect of Insurance....H&R in scotland insured me on an 2001 R1 with 0 NCB for £400
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 15:17:55
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Bubbles...i'll help u with yer green campaign hun....u run around and collect all the Krapasaki's and i'll supply the petrol and blow torch....mwahhhhahahahahhh
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 15:21:12
bubblesloves69 1300cc Superstar
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H&R is Insurance2000!
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo........ Scunjee you're s'posed to be sticking up for me!!! (just bcos I said so.... right!?!)
Anybody please help...... in the "Save Green from Scunjee" campaign!! :o)
Bade or R6???? - Posted on 2004-12-01 15:26:25
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blue is the way to go bubbs the bluer the better........see pic on left lolololol
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