Already done most of the work and covered in my search for a blade in bikes for sale... Anyhow want ro paint the alloys a darker gold/bronze to the ebc discs..what do you guys think?
It’s a very busy paint scheme as it is, gold/bronze wheels might look a bit chaotic. I’d lose the Bagster tank cover, looks a bit nasty.
I painted my Blade wheels red to match the fairing 'flashes'.... since bought a larger 17" front wheel & another rear wheel then had them both powder-coated satin black. Yer pays yer money & takes yer choice!
My 1994 RR-R wheels were also painted the correct gloss black (although the front 17” conversion was a three spoker)
That’s the same as the bike I had I had my wheels Powdercoated white because that was the original colour Bloody pain in the arse keeping them clean though
Seems like a few of us on here have or had blades! Just got new brake pads front and back..will be cleaning the bottons on the discs this weekend to see if that will solve the very slight pulsing on the brake lever. Also got 25 litres of parts cleaner and 10 ltr of brake cleaner from flebay, works out alot cheaper. Ill clean up the wheels and see what state they are in..hopefully good enough for just a sand down and etch primer
My ST is a great bike, but early 893 Carbed Fireblades are my passion. Great to see so much love for Fireblades on the forum.
If you are into Blades then check out fireblades.org great forum which could do with some fresh input and support.
Have been a member of several other forums and nothing like our one..credit to all the members here we have kept it extremely active and catering for every taste. Even dare say bmw riders!! I joined another fireblade forum and found not alot of interest in new members...just a problem/troll site.
I’ve got a few bits and pieces lying about in my garage for these early Fireblades 2 x end cans 2 sets of original indicators Rentec grab rail Not sure what else I really need a clear out
All that stuff is worth proper money now, everything you mention I’ve already got, but someone here may be interested. What year are the silencers?