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Henners
06-Nov-2005, 21:40
Since the sale of my 996R I’ve been wondering what can ever fill the void. Those of you who have read this month’s BIKE magazine will have seen the buyers guide: Great value two-year-olds and the comments on the typical 998 seller really hit home ‘He lusted after a Duke for so long and waited until they’d ironed out all the early problems. He loves the 998, takes nephews and neighbours to see it in the garage. Doesn’t want to put the miles on it but longs to ride more and can’t justify it as a garage ornament’. When the 996R became an unrealistic tax exile I had to face the truth and let her go.

I have tried to love another Ducati – I test rode the Multistrada last week in Spain and I had a mint example on offer for silly money but I didn’t feel inspired – sorry MS owners, my problem not the bike’s. So what to do? Well I’m too young (sic) to be labelled the Saga R rider (sod off Webby) and whilst the VFR800 has a permanent home in the garage because it’s just brilliant I need a biatch to whip through the curves and who I can treat with total disdain so it’s become apparent that there’s only one way to go …. CBR900RR Fireblade 954

Lord Rattler will no doubt not approve :lol:

[Edited on 6-11-2005 by Henners]

crm250
06-Nov-2005, 21:46
Good call, hope its in blue and black ?

kwikbitch
06-Nov-2005, 21:48
:);) Have fun in the twisties H

Lx

madmav
06-Nov-2005, 22:03
Henners good call ! but having owned at least 9 blades do yourself a Big favour! look out for the 900RRN Red/white/blue (coctail) it's the original FIREBLADE..and what a machine it was ! THE BEST especialy for those spanish roads !......mav;)

rcgbob44
06-Nov-2005, 22:08
Henners

Before you buy a blade take a look at the new Triumph Tripple:D

andyb
06-Nov-2005, 22:24
Can we start a pole on how long you keep it?:D;)

AK
06-Nov-2005, 22:36
Originally posted by andyb
Can we start a pole on how long you keep it?:D;)

g'awn Andy:lol:

I reckon easter..........

C:saint:

Henners
06-Nov-2005, 23:07
... it's only entertainment :lol::P:lol:

andyb
06-Nov-2005, 23:20
Originally posted by Henners
... it's only entertainment :lol::P:lol:

Get some track fairings on it and commute to jerez!:D

PS, is this jepeordising my free hotel for sierra nevada skiing this year?;)

Henners
06-Nov-2005, 23:25
Nah .. you and your soddin' Pan are always welcome ;)

andyb
06-Nov-2005, 23:28
Originally posted by Henners
Nah .. you and your soddin' Pan are always welcome ;)

Us Honda boys should stick together............:frog:

GsxrAge
06-Nov-2005, 23:29
Henners you want this

http://usera.imagecave.com/BOSS/Scoot.jpg



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Rattler
06-Nov-2005, 23:37
Originally posted by Henners
Since the sale of my 996R I’ve been wondering what can ever fill the void. Those of you who have read this month’s BIKE magazine will have seen the buyers guide: Great value two-year-olds and the comments on the typical 998 seller really hit home ‘He lusted after a Duke for so long and waited until they’d ironed out all the early problems. He loves the 998, takes nephews and neighbours to see it in the garage. Doesn’t want to put the miles on it but longs to ride more and can’t justify it as a garage ornament’. When the 996R became an unrealistic tax exile I had to face the truth and let her go.

I have tried to love another Ducati – I test rode the Multistrada last week in Spain and I had a mint example on offer for silly money but I didn’t feel inspired – sorry MS owners, my problem not the bike’s. So what to do? Well I’m too young (sic) to be labelled the Saga R rider (sod off Webby) and whilst the VFR800 has a permanent home in the garage because it’s just brilliant I need a biatch to whip through the curves and who I can treat with total disdain so it’s become apparent that there’s only one way to go …. CBR900RR Fireblade 954

Lord Rattler will no doubt approve :lol:

Damn and blast it man, whatever were you thinking????

For gawds sake, you've gawn stark raving mad????

Is is that damned sun??
Get yourself in the shade man, pour yourself a stiff bourbon and come to your senses!!!

Sod the expense, get yourself an R, get it exported - a case of international rescue I feel!!! ;)

Henners
06-Nov-2005, 23:41
Originally posted by Rattler
Sod the expense, get yourself an R, get it exported

... ahh Tim, you've not felt the wrath of Khan. Lovely sentiment all the same :)

ericthered40
07-Nov-2005, 00:02

ian johnson
07-Nov-2005, 11:01
try out a zx10 2004/5 version if you want fun in the twisties
tis v.good:sing:

Old Yella
17-Nov-2005, 14:37
Henners
Congrats on the purchase of another play thing ;)

Ian
I am trying to but no luck :sniff:

Henners
21-Nov-2005, 21:52
.. from that fine emporium Haslemere Motorcycles

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/CBR1000RR2.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/CBR1000RR3.jpg

Nothing gay about this Blade ;)

GsxrAge
21-Nov-2005, 22:10
I do like them :o:o:o:o:o


Did I just say that ??????????????????

Oh my god I am loosing the plot :D:D


Nah looks good henners but Go by a tail pipe :cool:

Red-leader
21-Nov-2005, 23:26
No Soul though, It looks good and goes good but wheres the passion !!!!
Good job you went for an old one then :o
K

BDG
22-Nov-2005, 00:46
Nice one. Enjoy it Henry, is it going out to Spain as well?

Stu748R
22-Nov-2005, 10:35
Thats it,the'98 R1 has now got to go.

But will have space for a GSXR 1000 K6.......in moody black

Look what youve started now Henners.

Bye bye licence.

PS you sould sell that number plate to a Kawasaki owner!!!!!

[Edited on 22-11-2005 by Stu748R]

Henners
22-Nov-2005, 10:40
Thanks guys - this one is staying here to be nailed at every opportunity, we'll soon see if that Honda reliability reputation is correct :devil: Had to cancel the Spain trip as my father-in-law had a stroke a few days ago and I'm needed here.

There are some fantastic deals out there at the moment if you're looking for a bargain - might be time to replace that 998 Kev :o

Stu - this was all your fault :frog:

Stu748R
22-Nov-2005, 10:51
I know,

Might go for a Hardly Ableson next

I can just see you on a nice 883!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Red-leader
22-Nov-2005, 23:27
Iam working on it Henry.
My christmas list is very short this year, only one item !
Lets hope I can keep out of the slanty eye syndrome :ninja:
The force is still strong in this one.
K

Stu748R
23-Nov-2005, 10:26
Slanty eyed syndrome!!!!!!!!!!

Is that a Foggy rep..

Henners
23-Nov-2005, 14:08
:lol::lol::lol::lol:;)