Got me a 'Blade - SV650.org

TamSV · 10-11-12, 04:05 PM

Idle ebay browsing again and spotted a bike I recognised. Stage 2 of Operation "buy all the bikes I couldn't afford in the 90's" was set in motion.

Quick text "you selling your bike mate?" a few more alcohol fuelled texts, a quick trip to Glasgow a few days later and the deal was done (following some tense household negotiations).

It's in great condition. Very standard as far as I can see apart from the Yoshi can, hugger, Scottoiler and rear rack. None of the garish anodised rubbish that often afflicts these bikes.

It's hardly turned a wheel for the last few years so needs a good service, sticky brakes sorting etc but otherwise it looks like a belter.

maviczap · 10-11-12, 05:03 PM

Nice!

Does the tense negotiations involve selling any of your other bikes?

Bibio · 10-11-12, 05:42 PM

very nice. always did like those.

Paul the 6th · 10-11-12, 06:35 PM

929 right?

10-11-12, 06:42 PM

Veeeerry nice. How much did it set you back?

10-11-12, 07:06 PM

Booze and ebay! A very dangerous combination, been there myself.
Nice bike, interested to hear if you plan to keep it standard or give the Tam treatment?

TamSV · 10-11-12, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

Nice!

Does the tense negotiations involve selling any of your other bikes?

Yes. This was bought on the strict understanding that I'll sell the RGV next year. So, err, that's what I'll be doing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

very nice. always did like those.

Me too. I lied to a girl in a club about 18 years ago that I had one of these. The girl is long gone but I've finally got the Blade.

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Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

929 right?

It's a 1994, 893cc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bordtea

Veeeerry nice. How much did it set you back?

£1,250. I reckon that's a bit of a steal. It just needs a good service and a spit and polish.

It's got 35,000 miles but the fuel tank and much of the plastics were replaced 5 or 6 years ago by the insurance after someone chucked paint stripper over it. My mate's hardly done any miles on it since (been on SORN for the last 3 years) so alot of the bodywork's pretty much mint condition.

NTECUK · 10-11-12, 07:27 PM

Oh its like looking at old pics of your girl friend .
Fond memories but you forgotten how much she cost you.
Nice

TamSV · 10-11-12, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Idle Biker

Booze and ebay! A very dangerous combination, been there myself.
Nice bike, interested to hear if you plan to keep it standard or give the Tam treatment?

I'm leaving it standard. I couldn't bring myself to hack it up.

I might get hold of an OEM can, return it to bone stock and put it in next year's local classic show. You get in for free if you show a bike

.

It's still got all the original fasteners, which keeps the rivet counters happy.

maviczap · 10-11-12, 07:37 PM

Good price, considering the condition ie new plastics

Motors are pretty bullet proof aren't they

10-11-12, 04:05 PM	#1
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,811	Got me a 'Blade Idle ebay browsing again and spotted a bike I recognised. Stage 2 of Operation "buy all the bikes I couldn't afford in the 90's" was set in motion. Quick text "you selling your bike mate?" a few more alcohol fuelled texts, a quick trip to Glasgow a few days later and the deal was done (following some tense household negotiations). It's in great condition. Very standard as far as I can see apart from the Yoshi can, hugger, Scottoiler and rear rack. None of the garish anodised rubbish that often afflicts these bikes. It's hardly turned a wheel for the last few years so needs a good service, sticky brakes sorting etc but otherwise it looks like a belter.

10-11-12, 05:03 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Got me a 'Blade Nice! Does the tense negotiations involve selling any of your other bikes? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-11-12, 05:42 PM	#3
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Got me a 'Blade very nice. always did like those.

10-11-12, 06:35 PM	#4
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: Got me a 'Blade 929 right? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

10-11-12, 06:42 PM	#5
Bordtea Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got me a 'Blade Veeeerry nice. How much did it set you back?

10-11-12, 07:06 PM	#6
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got me a 'Blade Booze and ebay! A very dangerous combination, been there myself. Nice bike, interested to hear if you plan to keep it standard or give the Tam treatment?

10-11-12, 07:27 PM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Got me a 'Blade Oh its like looking at old pics of your girl friend . Fond memories but you forgotten how much she cost you. Nice __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

10-11-12, 07:37 PM	#10
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Got me a 'Blade Good price, considering the condition ie new plastics Motors are pretty bullet proof aren't they __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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