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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. :D

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).

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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. \\:D/

Re: Got me a 'Blade

Nice!

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

Re: Got me a 'Blade

very nice. always did like those.

Re: Got me a 'Blade

Veeeerry nice. How much did it set you back?

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?

Re: Got me a 'Blade

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Originally Posted by maviczap (Post 2795821)

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. :---):-dd

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Originally Posted by Bibio (Post 2795833)

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. :D

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Originally Posted by Paul the 6th (Post 2795841)

929 right?

It's a 1994, 893cc.

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Originally Posted by Bordtea (Post 2795845)

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.

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

Re: Got me a 'Blade

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Originally Posted by The Idle Biker (Post 2795854)

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.

Re: Got me a 'Blade

Good price, considering the condition ie new plastics

Motors are pretty bullet proof aren't they