2008 Fireblade

Maholli · 01-18-2008, 6:13 PM

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Thanks for breathing some reality into the thread Brookester! Well done

jackthelad · 01-22-2008, 1:50 AM

... a complete review. Could that be the HRC exhaust (on page 3)?

2008 Honda CBR1000RR - First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com

Lothring · 01-22-2008, 2:36 AM

Beautiful...

CR5DUB · 01-22-2008, 7:34 AM

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... a complete review. Could that be the HRC exhaust (on page 3)?

2008 Honda CBR1000RR - First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com

Akrapovic. I believe the HRC exhaust is the long bazooka looking thing seen at the Dunlop tire test: Enlarged Photo // RoadracingWorld.com

jackthelad · 01-22-2008, 11:07 AM

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Akrapovic. I believe the HRC exhaust is the long bazooka looking thing seen at the Dunlop tire test: Enlarged Photo // RoadracingWorld.com

There's not a chance the bazooka is the HRC exhaust. It was clearly a test pipe for the superbike team, who replaced the stock within days/hours of receiving the test bike. I'm amazed some people still actually believe that is the aftermarket pipe......

CR5DUB · 01-22-2008, 5:43 PM

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I'm amazed some people still actually believe that is the aftermarket pipe......

As far as the HRC pipe goes ... I guess HRC is selling American Honda test pipes now. As far as the AMA superbike goes ... I, as well as others, say it's an Akrapovic. If you have knowledge otherwise, post it up.

TSR Japanese site (Google translation):
Translated version of http://blog.eigyo.co.jp/suzuka/article/4253

jackthelad · 01-22-2008, 8:40 PM

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As far as the HRC pipe goes ... I guess HRC is selling American Honda test pipes now. As far as the AMA superbike goes ... I, as well as others, say it's an Akrapovic. If you have knowledge otherwise, post it up.

TSR Japanese site (Google translation):
Translated version of http://blog.eigyo.co.jp/suzuka/article/4253

I didn't mention anything about the Akrapovic - if that's what it is - so I won't be posting anything up and I don't know why you asked. As for the HRC, we'll find out soon enough when details of the aftermarket accessories are released... which have not been yet.

CR5DUB · 01-22-2008, 9:20 PM

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I didn't mention anything about the Akrapovic - if that's what it is

OK, then you must have been posting about the other pipe on page 3 when you posted:

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... a complete review. Could that be the HRC exhaust (on page 3)?

Sorry for the confusion.

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so I won't be posting anything up and I don't know why you asked.

You seemed so sure of yourself so I inquired about some info that you may have ... which you don't.

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As for the HRC, we'll find out soon enough when details of the aftermarket accessories are released... which have not been yet.

1. HRC is not aftermarket ... Arrow, Akropovic, Arata are. 2. The link and attachment I posted shows what the HRC exhaust looks like and shows the breakdown of what you can get as far as kit parts for the '08 from HRC ... which includes the same pipe as what was on the Dunlop tire test bike.

korea · 01-22-2008, 9:39 PM

At times, you guys sound more like vintners at a Napa Valley wine tasting event than motorcycle enthusiasts.

Cheers, korea

Maholli · 01-22-2008, 9:40 PM

CR5DUB · 01-23-2008, 5:31 PM

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At times, you guys sound more like vintners at a Napa Valley wine tasting event than motorcycle enthusiasts.

Cheers, korea

Thanks for your

. You've added .............. nothing to the discussion.

Please return to working on important things like retrofitting digital speedometers and installing crap fiberglass.

jackthelad · 01-23-2008, 7:20 PM

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... which includes the same pipe as what was on the Dunlop tire test bike.

Please provide a link to show where I may purchase the HRC bazooka. If not available (I suspect it's not), we can return to this subject when details are on Honda's website.

CR5DUB · 01-26-2008, 4:48 AM

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Please provide a link to show where I may purchase the HRC bazooka. If not available (I suspect it's not), we can return to this subject when details are on Honda's website.

Please post a link to show where I may purchase any part, Honda, HRC, or aftermarket, for the '08 1000RR.

RepsolBlade07 · 01-31-2008, 3:04 AM

I have to admit it's growing on me.. I'm sure it'll be an amzing drive but I still can't get over those headlights.. I'm personally riding an 07 Repsol. Remember the tagline for the 07 - Don't immitate, intimidate! The 07 looks down right angry but the 08 looks in the promo video/pics a little scared... I love the new colour but just can't get over the front..
Have Honda made a 999?

smilertiv · 02-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Hello everyone, some time snce I last posted! I have an 04 in 05 tricolours.
Looking to change it for a new one. What has honda done to the 2008 model! Oh dear a styling disaster, I havent met anyone yet who even remotely likes it, and neither do I!!!!(yep a 999 flop what a great way to destroy sales)) The 07 is mean balanced and good looking (is that just my opinion) so thats what I am going to buy , my dealer wants me to buy an 08 NO THANKS, I'll have an 07 in red and black please before they all sell out.
Owning a bike is not just about riding it. You need to be able to look back at it after a ride and admire its looks not have beer goggles in order to make it look good.

Maxsurgeon15 · 02-01-2008, 2:35 PM

Man I'm at school and can't buy mine until May! I really hope they don't stick to the plan and only make a limited number of black on silvers! If thats the case I just don't know what I will do!
My local dealership offers a 5 year warranty but anything I want done I have to have them done.. All the way down to the windscreen! Eh trade off... Its going to be HARD to get the oe parts for awhile!

CR5DUB · 02-01-2008, 4:09 PM

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I really hope they don't stick to the plan and only make a limited number of black on silvers!

The first attachment is the black/metallic silver which is not limited. The second attachment is the black/metallic gray which is the limited edition (500).

CR5DUB · 02-01-2008, 4:12 PM

The Hotness!

Maxsurgeon15 · 02-01-2008, 4:53 PM

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The first attachment is the black/metallic silver which is not limited. The second attachment is the black/metallic gray which is the limited edition (500).

Yeah thats what I'm talking about. I don't like the way the colors clash. I want the black on metallic gray.

slickwill · 02-01-2008, 10:41 PM

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The Hotness!

I concur.

denzee · 02-02-2008, 8:26 AM

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Yeah thats what I'm talking about. I don't like the way the colors clash. I want the black on metallic gray.

After seeing the 08 in person in the black/met gray theme and red/black, most feel the black/gry combination is best, including myself because the colors on the side blend to the lower portion of the body work instead of coming to that ugly point at the bottom. The front cowl and headlites I think I can adjust to, but not the side profile with the blunt point going down.

Maxsurgeon15 · 02-02-2008, 12:00 PM

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After seeing the 08 in person in the black/met gray theme and red/black, most feel the black/gry combination is best, including myself because the colors on the side blend to the lower portion of the body work instead of coming to that ugly point at the bottom. The front cowl and headlites I think I can adjust to, but not the side profile with the blunt point going down.

I just hope I can get one!

Zuhnu99 · 02-02-2008, 3:35 PM

I order my new CBR1000RR8 Fireblade in 30.1.2008. It land's to Finland in 4/2008. That is perfect timing in here, because winter snow is maybe melting away in this time. I have to wait couple of month's. That is really tought.

Maxsurgeon15 · 02-02-2008, 4:35 PM

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I order my new CBR1000RR8 Fireblade in 30.1.2008. It land's to Finland in 4/2008. That is perfect timing in here, because winter snow is maybe melting away in this time. I have to wait couplu of month's. Tahat is really tought.

Yeah my dealer was taking orders around Christmas but since this bike will be a present I don't get to pre order it. I just hope walking in with 12k cash will be enough "push" to get my hands on one!

Robbo · 02-04-2008, 4:08 AM

Hi

First post on this forum!

I have been reading this thread for a while about the 08 and must admit I was never a big fan, but after reading more about it and seeing more detailed photos, I am now a convert. the looks are debateble but at least its different from the rest.

I have ordered a Candy Red/ Black one and will be getting it later this week. I cant wait, the only down side to this is that Im trading in my 07 HRC scheme which is very pretty.

So will post up pics as soon as I get hold of it, might even be as soon as Tuesday!!!

low-rider · 02-04-2008, 6:48 AM

hey robbo. i have also HRC colours on my fireblade. what do u think about it? i like colours very much and there is no a lot of these bikes in the world. at least that's what i have heared.

Robbo · 02-05-2008, 7:40 AM

So nothing today!

Spoke to the bike salesman and he tells me the bike has been dispatched from the warehouse on Monday, but never arrived today....crap...

So hopefully tomorrow...

Trudoy · 02-05-2008, 7:55 AM

Hi to this forum. I have ordered new black/dark red Fire Blade. Have to wait 1-2 weeks for the first delivery, its horible time!!!!

CR5DUB · 02-05-2008, 8:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trudoy

Hi to this forum. I have ordered new black/dark red Fire Blade. Have to wait 1-2 weeks for the first delivery, its horible time!!!!