Yes or No?

[Jester666]

I've been offered a nearly mint '94 Fireblade with lots of extras as a straight swap for my slightly dented (no front end) SV650S. The Blade is 'straight' (HPI clear, mot & tax,not raced or dropped) and the deal is kosher. What would you do? The deal is a straight swap no cash either way.

[Stu]

What are you waiting for? Bite.....hand....

[jimmy4237]

Do it - get that bike before the vendor changes his mind :)

The original 'blades were known as "flippin mental wheelie machines". Bear in mind it's a group 16 or 17 for insurance purposes. It also might have the 16" front wheel which means tankslappers... but a 17" wheel might fit - check the owner's forums first

You do realise that minters are becoming rare, and collectors will pay a premium for a good 'un.

[kwak zzr]

i do like the first blade 91/92 was it? classic.

[jonboy99]

Won't it qualify for classic insurance at that age? Could be a bargain, but what year is your SV? I can't imagine a 12 year old bike would be worth more than about 2k.

[Demonz]

So the blade is probably worth £1500 - £2000 resale price? How much is the SV worth on the road? and cost for fixing?

[Jester666]

SV is a 2001 and needs a full front end.
The Blade is the 17" front wheel model and has a full Renegade system, CCC road/race can, original exhaust system, double bubble screen, single seat unit + original, newish 207s, Datool III alarm, K&N filters, Dynojet.
The fella who wants the SV races in the Euro Twins series and had his race trailer stolen. He saw mine and ofered the swap as he is deperate to race. He has all the spares needed to get it on the track.
I can't see any fault with the swap at all!

[Razor]

Take the swop but the front wheel on the 'blade wasn't 17" as standard. Not to fret tho, plenty of 'blade owners fitted a 17" front wheel from a different HONDA to slow the handling down a bit. Also makes a better option for tyre choice.
Whatcha waiting for??

[Warren]

and you actually need a poll to decide ?

jeeez, these bikes are worth more than SV's in decent condition, as well as being more capable machines,

even if you decide the blade aint for you, what have you lost ?

a written off SV ? - oh well, chin up :)

[jonboy99]

2001 SV? Go for it. If it was say a K6 with bent forks, you'd have to do some cold hard sums, but sounds like a bargain now.

[K]

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Though I maybe a little biased. :wink:


You may wish to kiss goodbye to your licence though if you have little in the way of self retraint. Even the earlier 'Blades have long legs and like to stretch them. :wink:

[Alpinestarhero]

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What this person said :D

Matt

[Viper]

:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 Let me have it.

Do the DEED, Do the DEED

[Demonz]

SV is a 2001 and needs a full front end.
The Blade is the 17" front wheel model and has a full Renegade system, CCC road/race can, original exhaust system, double bubble screen, single seat unit + original, newish 207s, Datool III alarm, K&N filters, Dynojet.
The fella who wants the SV races in the Euro Twins series and had his race trailer stolen. He saw mine and ofered the swap as he is deperate to race. He has all the spares needed to get it on the track.
I can't see any fault with the swap at all!

Sounds sweet. Were you going to use the SV for work though? Cant see the blade useful for that but you can always use it as a quick trade-in anyways.

[Stu]

So you've done it already yes? - You were going to get a company bike for work anyway.

[Viney]

Dont do it...but give me his number ;)

[K]

Were you going to use the SV for work though? Cant see the blade useful for that but you can always use it as a quick trade-in anyways.

Why on earth not? Even the mk1's were still remarkably smooth across the rev range and take round town pootling surprisingly well. They honestly don't need to revved to hell and back to get anything out of them - and don't act like they're overly labouring if kept below 5k.
I find Blue very relaxing and nippy when having to get across and out of town before we can up the pace a bit.

The worst thing would be the seating position I admit. I'm only 5'4" and find it remarkably comfortable curled round the tank, but much taller and I can see the legs being a bit cramped maybe. (Though I'm trying to remember the short time mine had the original pegs on before I went the route of Gilles rearsets - though this was to compensate for a 3/4" shorter left leg. OK, as well as the fact they looked damn sweet too!)

That said though the seat itself is very comfy. I've had 1 1/2" carved out of mine and still never got a numb bum once on the trip to the Nurburgring and back. :wink:

[Demonz]

Were you going to use the SV for work though? Cant see the blade useful for that but you can always use it as a quick trade-in anyways.

Why on earth not?

Just dont see to many bike couriers on blades in London thats all :lol:

[Biker Biggles]

Do it.Has he got any more classic sports bikes he wants shot of?I've got an old Kwak GT550 he may be interested in as a swop. :lol:

[xlewdx]

Is it just me or is this a no brainer! :roll:

Do it now dude!

[northwind]

I think it's possible you'd have to be a mental patient to say no, assuming it's all legit and the bike's in good shape. But since nothing's ever that simple, i'd be approaching that blade with caution...

[pete m]

ONly doubt ids how sweet the blade is - a 94 bike has been about a fairly long time - sort of age when things like rectifers go, all the consumables will need a check - but it does sound like a good offer... :lol:

[DoubleD]

so have you ripped his arm off yet and got the blade?