help finding a 2002/03 954cc blade

[hovis]

south wales/bristol area

colour not important as i just want to test ride one.

but it has to be the 954 rr2 rr3 as they are the same

i cant seem to find one. :(

thanx

[Rich]

Found this one on the browse, only over the bridge from you. And its yellow, abit pricey though but nice looking machine.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/HONDA+CBR/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146,N-123-4294967167-4294967196/advert.action?R=200737294615479&distance=39&postcode=ta2+6sb&channel=BIKES&make=HONDA&model=CBR&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

Edit: miss read only over bridge from me. :rolleyes:

[hovis]

cheers, thats only 10 miles away,but when i phoned b4 xmas they said it was sold

[Rich]

cheers, thats only 10 miles away,but when i phoned b4 xmas they said it was sold

Hopefully it fell through then, either that or they need to update their adverts.

[hovis]

Hopefully it fell through then, either that or they need to update their adverts.

:( she was sold before xmas:(

[DanDare]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/HONDA+CBR/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146,N-123-4294967167-4294967196/advert.action?R=200742296706401&distance=100&postcode=sp2+9jt&channel=BIKES&make=HONDA&model=CBR&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

[hovis]

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/HONDA+CBR/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146,N-123-4294967167-4294967196/advert.action?R=200742296706401&distance=100&postcode=sp2+9jt&channel=BIKES&make=HONDA&model=CBR&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

thanx, but a bit far just for a testride, but thats not a bad price, pity its yellow & black, not black & yellow.

i have my heart set on the 02 (see avatar) but as the 03 is the same bike, im just after a go on one first,

[hovis]

just to prove i am looking......... i have found one, its the wrong colour, but only 10-15 miles away, so im off fro a peep tomorrow, if the weathers ok

http://www.dragonhonda.co.uk/dragonhonda/showroom/used.php?showFull=18


oi ollie wheres dragon honda

[DanDare]

I love that shape blade, the best looking of the lot IMO.

Let us know how you get on.

[thefallenangel]

just to prove i am looking......... i have found one, its the wrong colour, but only 10-15 miles away, so im off fro a peep tomorrow, if the weathers ok

http://www.dragonhonda.co.uk/dragonhonda/showroom/used.php?showFull=18


oi ollie wheres dragon honda

M4 Jc 26 (Before brynglas tunnels), through malpas. When you get to the roundabout for the bypass don't go towards abergavenny way but head for cwmbran down cwmbran drive. First roundabout turn right then your next left into an industrial estate and left. You'll see a big honda sign as you come towards the roundabout. It's by the parkway hotel if you know it.

[hovis]

M4 Jc 26 (Before brynglas tunnels), through malpas. When you get to the roundabout for the bypass don't go towards abergavenny way but head for cwmbran down cwmbran drive. First roundabout turn right then your next left into an industrial estate and left. You'll see a big honda sign as you come towards the roundabout. It's by the parkway hotel if you know it.

thanks ollie;)

[thefallenangel]

thanks ollie;)


no problemo .

[gettin2dizzy]

Why that model in particular?

[hovis]

Why that model in particular?

i like it.............

anywho, i just test rode a red one, it was ****ing awsome................ i need to find me a yellow one now.:cool:

twas a lot more comfertable than i was expecting,

[Ollie_07]

what sorta test ride did they give you? were u out on your own or did one of their guys follow you?

How long they let you have it for?

[gettin2dizzy]

I think the 04 ones are gorgeous :) was this version slightly bigger?

[hovis]

what sorta test ride did they give you? were u out on your own or did one of their guys follow you?

How long they let you have it for?

on my own......... he said 1 hour, but i dont think they are too strict

[Ollie_07]

just needed both parts of your licence with you to test ride eh?

[hovis]

just needed both parts of your licence with you to test ride eh?

yup........... then off i went, up to venny. i got to have one noe though:smt077

[gettin2dizzy]

How different was it to your current blade?

[hovis]

How different was it to your current blade?

top speed wise it did not seem hugly differant i only got it up to 130 but its a lot quicker getting there, i also found that i was doing 60ish in a 40 zone with out relising, it had a remus can on it, but it was a bit quite for my liking.
the newer one was more comfortable, which surprised me, seemed a lot smaller & lighter. i was a lot more conifedent on roundabouts and bends.:pig:

[gettin2dizzy]

Have you still got the smaller front wheel on your bike?
I always find it difficult riding high spec bikes for comparison, their setup can change everything. I have to admit they're mighty fine looking bikes :)

[hovis]

Have you still got the smaller front wheel on your bike? yes
I always find it difficult riding high spec bikes for comparison, their setup can change everything. I have to admit they're mighty fine looking bikes :)
it just felt good? hard to explain realy, but it felt a lot easier to ride

[DanDare]

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/honda/bikes_popup.jsp?channel=BIKES&locale=HONDA.BIKES.1&bqsCampaign=honda-search&groupid=91&modelexact=1&make=HONDA&model=CBR&ccappr=&min_pr=75&max_pr=5000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sp2+9jt&miles=1500&max_records=100&keywords=&sort=5&ukbikesearch_full.x=29&ukbikesearch_full.y=8&start=4&distance=181&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200806303300470

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/honda/bikes_popup.jsp?channel=BIKES&locale=HONDA.BIKES.1&bqsCampaign=honda-search&groupid=91&modelexact=1&make=HONDA&model=CBR&ccappr=&min_pr=75&max_pr=5000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sp2+9jt&miles=1500&max_records=100&keywords=&sort=5&ukbikesearch_full.x=29&ukbikesearch_full.y=8&start=5&distance=210&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200750300317228

[hovis]

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/honda/bikes_popup.jsp?channel=BIKES&locale=HONDA.BIKES.1&bqsCampaign=honda-search&groupid=91&modelexact=1&make=HONDA&model=CBR&ccappr=&min_pr=75&max_pr=5000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sp2+9jt&miles=1500&max_records=100&keywords=&sort=5&ukbikesearch_full.x=29&ukbikesearch_full.y=8&start=4&distance=181&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200806303300470

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/honda/bikes_popup.jsp?channel=BIKES&locale=HONDA.BIKES.1&bqsCampaign=honda-search&groupid=91&modelexact=1&make=HONDA&model=CBR&ccappr=&min_pr=75&max_pr=5000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sp2+9jt&miles=1500&max_records=100&keywords=&sort=5&ukbikesearch_full.x=29&ukbikesearch_full.y=8&start=5&distance=210&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200750300317228

sadly the first one is too expensive, and the 2nd link does not work.

i have been looking for a few weeks now, and not realy found "the one" maybe im being too fussy?

[hovis]

found this........ if only it was a year older

http://www.gumtree.com/london/52/16824652.html

not keen on the colours on the 03

[Zombie Jesus]

I'd go for it if I was you dude, can't really tell for sure from the pics but it looks as in a good condition as any bike that age. Decent price too.

[hovis]

but its the wrong colour

(although i am tempted)

[Zombie Jesus]

I reckon the black on yellow looks better than the yellow on black

DO IT, you know you want to ;)

[hovis]

I reckon the black on yellow looks better than the yellow on black
;)
the more i look at it, im getting to like it, i would still prefere the 02 yellow on black, theres somthing about the black head fairing on the 03 black on yellow that does not look right?

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/2003bladefront.jpg

[Ollie_07]

I reckon the black on yellow looks better than the yellow on black

DO IT, you know you want to ;)

+1:cool: