Blade..mini Project

Discussion in 'Builds & Projects' started by Moe, Mar 8, 2019.

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  1. Moe

    Moe Senior Member

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    #21 Moe, Mar 11, 2019
    Had a quick look online, looks like the mounting is different
     
  2. Moe

    Moe Senior Member

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    #22 Moe, Mar 11, 2019
    Need a rear seat more so than a grab rail..if anyone has one.

    If not will be buying one on ebay
     
  3. dilligaf

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    #23 dilligaf, Mar 12, 2019
    They’re both aftermarket cans and fitted my early blade :)
    Will have a look tonight and see who made them :)
     
  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    #24 dilligaf, Mar 12, 2019
    It fit my 93 Blade :)
     
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  5. Hamburg

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    #25 Hamburg, Mar 12, 2019
    Thanks, but I’d only have been interested if they’d been OEM cans
     
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    #26 Moe, Mar 12, 2019
    Fluids came in today, brake cleaner, degreaser and loads of snow foam for both the cars and bikes! IMG-20190312-WA0000.jpeg

    Will have a crack at the brakes tonight if i can be bothered...pissing it down here
     
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    #27 Moe, Mar 12, 2019
    Took the front wheel off and soaked it with degreaser and brake cleaner...tried the bolt and nut through each disc button couldn't get them lose..rock solid..think its time to take them to a pro before replacing discs.

    Both wheels are in a right state, even after cleaning. Looks like that will be a spray/powder job!
     
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  8. mikerj

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    #28 mikerj, Mar 17, 2019
    Some inspiration for you, maybe. 2014 Repsol wheels, 929 forks and yokes, full Akra system, Nitron shock, Harris/Ohins steering damper.

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  9. Moe

    Moe Senior Member

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    #29 Moe, Mar 17, 2019
    Very nice!

    Mines got too many miles on it to spend too much on it. Will do the wheels when tyres need changing and touch up the paint as needed.

    Love the ride.. did find that the speedo is about 15% off at high speeds.
     
  10. Hamburg

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    #30 Hamburg, Mar 17, 2019
    Did you used to be active on Fireblade.org thread? I recognise the bike.
     
  11. mikerj

    mikerj New Member

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    #31 mikerj, Mar 20, 2019
    Yes, I still visit the Fireblade forums fairly often, but not as active on there as I used to be. Been hankering after a Speed Triple for a while, and planning to sell my Benelli Tornado RS to make room for one, but the Blade is staying!
     
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    #32 Hamburg, Mar 20, 2019
    Ah Benelliblade!
     
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    #33 Hamburg, Mar 20, 2019
    How many is too many?
     
  14. mikerj

    mikerj New Member

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    #34 mikerj, Mar 20, 2019
    The very same :) After the Benelli I'm a a bit concerned about the reliability of a modern Triumph, I'll end up having to ride it every weekend instead of taking it to bits and repairing it. :laughing:
     
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  15. Hamburg

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    #35 Hamburg, Mar 20, 2019
    I’m glad you’ve kept your Blade, that’s a very nice bike.
     
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  16. Moe

    Moe Senior Member

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    #36 Moe, Mar 31, 2019
    46000, sorry for the late reply!
     
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    Moe Senior Member

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    #37 Moe, Mar 31, 2019
    Since I've had the blade not taken he speedie out till Friday.

    Anyone got a rough idea how much it would cost to get my tank resprayed on the blade??? I took the bagster cover off and just dont like all the scuff marks and a bit of bubbling from the old tank pad!!
     
  18. Hamburg

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    #38 Hamburg, Mar 31, 2019
    About £150-£200

    Had mine repainted a couple of years ago and paid around £300 including the wheels.

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Moe

    Moe Senior Member

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    #39 Moe, Apr 1, 2019
    great thanks, did you have to supply the decals?
     
  20. Hamburg

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    #40 Hamburg, Apr 1, 2019
    Yes, I sourced them
     
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