A Blade for the Middle aged !!!

cbrsteve · 04-13-2007, 12:47 PM

Hi Blade Riders.

Just joined the forum today. Currently own a CBR1100XX (99 model) and it's the best bike I've owned in 35 years of riding . However I've never owned a Fireblade and now have a desire to do so before I'm to old

(I'm 54 this year) Dont want to shell out all my hard earned ,so thinking of a 954 in red and black to match the Blackbird. I just figure if I don't try one now I never will.

Do you think its a Good decision?

*JeepinJeff* · 04-13-2007, 12:49 PM

I think it's a great decision. Everyone I know who has a 929 or 954 has loved them. I certainly love my 929.

*Quick 26* · 04-13-2007, 1:05 PM

firebladejedi · 04-13-2007, 4:07 PM

Buy the 954 before they outlaw fast bikes

*slorider18* · 04-13-2007, 4:12 PM

i'm looking at a 929 myself, there is one around for 3K. i have to check on the particulars.

*slorider18* · 04-13-2007, 4:13 PM

oh yeah,

Duster929 · 04-13-2007, 5:09 PM

I think it's a perfect choice, especially if you're looking for a "Blade for the Middle Aged". The 929/954 Blades have a more comfortable riding position than the more performance-focussed 1000's since then. I know tons of people (myself included) who tour on 929/954s. They're better than the earlier Blades in that they're fuel injected, more reliable, more stable and easier to ride. I think the Blade got as close to an all-rounder as you can expect a sportbike to be, during those years. They even have underseat storage. Whatever happened to underseat storage?

Good choice.

--- D

65hemi · 04-13-2007, 11:46 PM

steven0367 · 04-15-2007, 6:43 PM

i am very happy with the 954 great for rides of about 200 to 300 km but my back side will not allow me to ride all day the std seat is just too hard for it.

jhonda41 · 04-16-2007, 10:04 PM

dude... stop worrying about your age...

get the 954 and hit the track... I've seen guys 15 years older than you there.

oh and

to da org

-jh

cbrsteve · 04-16-2007, 11:35 PM

A sudden change of plan, test rode a cbr1000rr Blade and liked it so much I bought it. Nine months old so still new but with a big chunk off the new price ! So now, I'm a Blade Boy !! ;-)

SamoanzRR · 04-16-2007, 11:38 PM

jhonda41 · 04-16-2007, 11:39 PM

congrats!!!!!

keep the rubber side down!

-jh

steven0367 · 04-16-2007, 11:50 PM

congrates on the new bike, what colors did you get?

Gaunty42 · 04-17-2007, 6:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbrsteve

A sudden change of plan, test rode a cbr1000rr Blade and liked it so much I bought it. Nine months old so still new but with a big chunk off the new price ! So now, I'm a Blade Boy !! ;-)

I was just going to say try the 1000RR, when I read your post. I have just bought one too.

I used to live in West Horsley not a million miles from Woking. I now live in Horsham.