New to this site and Fireblades

Phat · 12-22-2005, 9:36 PM

Hello people.

I'm from Kingston, Ontario......that's in Canada for those who are geographically challenged.

I am in the process of buying a 1999 900rr fireblade.

I am looking for some vouchable resources for parts and possibly friendly locals....I assume there are not too many Canadians on the board. But I'm glad to have found a Frieblade only forum.

Thanks guys/gals !

Pat

PS. selling my other play toy. 1990 Nissan 300zx 2+2 NA....to support my new bike.

Here are some pics and info. Please comment, tell me exactly what you folks think.....

R1 headlights,
ducati 748 tail conversion,
upgraded inverted suspension (fellow said Showa, i believe)
hindle exhaust,
jetted,
sprockets,
yamaha blue

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9_296_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9_297_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9_299_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9_301_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9_300_full.jpg

I guess i can't upload pics, as per the uploader tells me.

ND4SPD · 12-22-2005, 9:41 PM

Getsome · 12-22-2005, 9:54 PM

hi and

to the .org

have to say that's a first for seeing a 900rr ummm, modified like that.

Phat · 12-22-2005, 9:55 PM

^^^ The ferrings are included. But the previous owner had a hard on for Ducati Monsters....The ferring will go back on.

Just thought I'd throw in.... Not too sure whos a Augusta fan, but my cousin is setting up shop in North America for distribution and established dealer sales. Not to mention Michael Jordan just bought a
Tamburini for track use through my cousin...

***Ahem, Ducati, Suck it..... ***(who said that?)

So when you start to see these:
http://club-moto-soulac.com/mv-augus..._tamburini.jpg
.... send a thanks and I'll pass it along. Don't say us Canadians don't so anything for you!

Nice tid-bit of info, from a new member!

phobiaphobe · 12-22-2005, 10:01 PM

Kingston eh?

Twelve men broke loose
in seventy three...

BTW MV Agusta already has US operations.

Phat · 12-22-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Kingston eh?

Twelve men broke loose
in seventy three...

My dad worked at Milhaven Pen. at that time and organized many road blocks (which he said many officiers pissed off to drink beer in ditches, lol).... he tells the story all the time....

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

BTW MV Agusta already has US operations.

Perhaps i missunderstood. I wasn't aware there were any Authorized Augusta MV Dealers in US. (but there are, http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagu...erlocator.html)

Sorry for the confussion. Maybe not in Canada yet. Regardless, he brought them to you....it sucks we (canadians) get them last.

ConqSoft · 12-22-2005, 10:23 PM

Actually, this place is crawling with damn canucks.

phobiaphobe · 12-23-2005, 2:05 AM

There's even a coupla Quebexicans.

Got the Hip box set yet? It's kickass.

Proto · 12-23-2005, 4:29 AM

Hi!

Is there a University in Kingston? Seem to recall my cousin is a Professor of Economics there, or he was.

Edit: Just found out he's at the University of Guelph. I'm still none the wiser.

Phat · 12-23-2005, 1:05 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Got the Hip box set yet? It's kickass.

You lost me!

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Originally Posted by Proto

Hi!

Is there a University in Kingston? Seem to recall my cousin is a Professor of Economics there, or he was.

Edit: Just found out he's at the University of Guelph. I'm still none the wiser.

Kingston is hom to Queen's University, (self proclaimed, Yale of Canada ...whatever)

Guelph is about 4 hours away, and about 1.5 hrs north west of Toronto.

Any more comments on the bike?

phobiaphobe · 12-23-2005, 1:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Phat

You lost me!

...

Tragically Hip! I thought we were on the same page with the "38 Years Old" reference...

Your bike is... um, unique.

SpikedLemon · 12-23-2005, 3:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Actually, this place is crawling with damn canucks.

We're like termites; you really have to gas us to get rid of us... and there's always some left over.

Getsome · 12-23-2005, 3:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SpikedLemon

We're like termites; you really have to gas us to get rid of us... and there's always some left over.

I am not sure that will even work. You guys are trying to spread into our country by cross breeding now I think. My sister married one of you last year...

phobiaphobe · 12-23-2005, 3:47 PM

Sure beats the traditional Tennessee custom of marrying your cousin.

BDA116 · 12-23-2005, 4:05 PM

Which is still better than northerners breeding with frenchies.

soon2b954 · 12-23-2005, 4:31 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Tragically Hip! I thought we were on the same page with the "38 Years Old" reference...

Your bike is... um, unique.

Please tell me you don't like the hip!

Phat · 12-23-2005, 4:36 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Tragically Hip! I thought we were on the same page with the "38 Years Old" reference...

Your bike is... um, unique.

I fail to see the connection between 38yr old refference and a 15 yr old band. I'm sorry you listen to them.
I prefer the likes of other local talent like: Kirk Muller, Doug Gilmour, Don Cherry, Chirs Graton, and Dan Akroid...as oppose to a band that won't even play in their hometown.

So you don't like the bike? You yankees are rough !

BDA116 · 12-23-2005, 4:37 PM

Phobe's a leaf, not a yank. We don't accept his kind here.

phobiaphobe · 12-23-2005, 4:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Phat

I fail to see the connection between 38yr old refference and a 15 yr old band. I'm sorry you listen to them.
I prefer the likes of other local talent like: Kirk Muller, Doug Gilmour, Don Cherry, Chirs Graton, and Dan Akroid...as oppose to a band that won't even play in their hometown.

So you don't like the bike? You yankees are rough !

More like 25 year-old band. How can you not like them? 'Specially since they're from yer hometown. Shame shame!

38 Years Old is a song from their "Up to Here" album. It's about the Milhaven prison breaks. And here I assumed that this **** was taught in Canadian elementary classes.

phobiaphobe · 12-23-2005, 4:45 PM

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Originally Posted by soon2b954

Please tell me you don't like the hip!

What's not to like?

phobiaphobe · 12-23-2005, 4:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Phobe's a leaf, not a yank. We don't accept his kind here.

Well you didn't accept me at first, but with a little lube and some sweet nothings whispered in your ear....

Phat · 12-23-2005, 8:00 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

More like 25 year-old band. How can you not like them? 'Specially since they're from yer hometown. Shame shame!

38 Years Old is a song from their "Up to Here" album. It's about the Milhaven prison breaks. And here I assumed that this **** was taught in Canadian elementary classes.

Ya since about 85-ish. I hate them b/c the refuse to play their home town..... due to "Bad Accoustics" , lame.

Why would our educational system teach us about the misshaps of 1 of 7 local pens ? That would be equally lame.

All i can think about now is, Rick Mercer "Talking to Americans" . Some of you Yankees should d/l that!

Northern RR · 12-23-2005, 9:02 PM

Another canuck on board, I'm tellin ya, we're takin over

Welcome to the board, lots of good info on here. Don't mind some of the "locals"

Glad to have you here

Phat · 12-23-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern RR

Another canuck on board, I'm tellin ya, we're takin over

Welcome to the board, lots of good info on here. Don't mind some of the "locals"