Fireblade

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Apr 2nd, '16, 17:39

Collected my new bike today. Okay so it's de-tuned and re-badged and it's a cbf1000. Yep. nothing like a blade. Anyway, very suited to a slow plodder of an oldun like me. Now I can go slow on an even heavier bike

. Hopefully I won't have to push it anywhere - I am only just able to put it on it's centre stand

Ruffian · Post by **Ruffian** » Apr 2nd, '16, 20:06

So have you chopped in your hornet then??
Hope your happy with it

Kata · Post by **Kata** » Apr 2nd, '16, 20:31

An under rated bike.

Enjoy running it in.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Apr 2nd, '16, 20:40

The Hornet had to go even though It is probably the easiest bike out there to ride.
I had a CBF600 a few years back and knew it was a great pillion bike, so I thought I would get the bigger version.
There are new emission rule changes again next January so there will be no more CBF1000 in it's current form. Although my bike is newly registered it is probably 3 years old (there is still unsold stock which they keep quiet about).
I know that I am not getting the most uptodate technology, but it's a CBF and it is never going to set the world alight.
It will do me just fine

Post by **billinom8s** » Apr 2nd, '16, 22:38

That's what it's all about Atomic, enjoying what you ride.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Apr 3rd, '16, 07:04

Thanks Si, would like to visit you soon for suspension tweeking - you did such a good job on the last one.

Post by **billinom8s** » Apr 3rd, '16, 08:04

Cheers.

Anytime matey

Smiler · Post by **Smiler** » Apr 8th, '16, 11:06

And WHERE are the pics?

Nice one Tom, I've a couple of mates had them and yes they aren't Fireblades but very capable bikes and bulletproof + well built too ....and you'll be able to move after a rideout ! Some of these creaky lot need more WD40 for themselves than their bikes!!!

MellowYellow · Post by **MellowYellow** » Apr 8th, '16, 11:19

Got my eye on one of these...

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Apr 8th, '16, 13:05

graham22 · Post by **graham22** » Apr 8th, '16, 14:23

I bet a few people were wxpection to see the CB1000 single sided swinging arm jobbie!

There's a set of paniers & topbox for sale locally if you need them, wrong colour though.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Apr 9th, '16, 08:05

Thanks Graham, I bought the GT which comes with extras including the panniers. I use the top box but doubt if the panniers will ever see the light of day.
I made sure I got the packing boxes to store them

'Single sided swinging arm' -

- this model is even heavier than the mk1 !

Murraymint · Post by **Murraymint** » Apr 9th, '16, 11:18

Like it!! But I do like hondas.

Dartmoor Dave · Post by **Dartmoor Dave** » Apr 10th, '16, 19:01

murraymint, you'll be the guy on the blade forum in touch with me, then. Catch up later.

Smiler · Post by **Smiler** » Apr 12th, '16, 13:56

OOOooooohhhh new shiny bike!

Very nice Tom...AND somewhere for cake storage, you are a legend

Heres to lots of sunny days and comfy miles

x

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