Not sure if she's been formally introduced

I was looking at the weather and its still a bit damp so decided instead that since I'd adorned her with new R&G crash bungs, bar ends, fork and swing arm protectors, plus fitted the optimate and Keis accessory leads I'd treat her to a damn good clean and polish. It then struck me that I'd not showed her off properly so here she is, my new baby. I might be biased but I think she sure is pretty






I've decided one way or another I will get to BC for the rideout at least and she can't wait to meet everyone

Very nice bike
What year is she?

Thanks, shes a 2003 - RR3

Looking good I have to say. The lad I was riding with today has a 03 Blade in Yellow and black. Cracking bike

dont want you letting me down on that go on her at bc steve! lol

looking a right beaut there

very nice mate, good choice can see why you liked her

Looks very good Steve

Almost as nice as your last bike Steve

Rosco wrote:Almost as nice as your last bike Steve

are you just a tiny bit biased Ross, have to agree though my last one was stunning, glad I know where she's gone and hopefully will meet up with her again

Ride carefully Steve, you're still a newbie to two wheels!

Looking good

Very nice Steve, but way too clean.

Yeah, very nice but needs some Snow on it.

YZFJohn wrote:Yeah, very nice but needs some Snow on it.

Couldn't even get to it on Saturday for the snow John let alone take a picture of it, the garage door was wedged shut !!

Would've loved to have got some pics of it in the snow, (ya know for my image!!)
But I probably would have dropped her pushing we up the path!!

ellie wrote:Ride carefully Steve, you're still a newbie to two wheels!

Looking good

Oh I'm being careful Ellie, the beast is not shy at letting me know I've got few extra horsees down there, it's a completely different proposition to my Cat but not in a bad way. The theory is its only as fast as I twist the throttle and I'm pretty level headed in that respect.

Plus it's training time as I'm getting some IAM's tuition through a mate of mine in exchange for bacon sarnies and coffee, I'm planning another Bikesafe refresher, I'm doing the performance plus at Cadwell in May, I'm starting to attend some ROSPA meets. And lets not forget I'll be stepping out with you guys so I know I'm in good hands.

Cheers Ellie

billyw wrote:Very nice Steve, but way too clean.

She's been stuck under a blanket in the Cathouse Billy (I've not renamed the bike garage!!) rest assured she won't stay this clean despite my best efforts

Snowcat wrote:

billyw wrote:Very nice Steve, but way too clean.

She's been stuck under a blanket in the Cathouse Billy (I've not renamed the bike garage!!) rest assured she won't stay this clean despite my best efforts

You could run a wee renaming competition - how about the Blade Bunker?

I think you should try indercator mirrors I think they are better for people to see you are turning and most importantly look better. As for the Renaming I reconmend - The Fire House

Late to the party but lovely bike, was the bike that got me into biking (would have been my first bike if I could have a) insured it and b) handled it )