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new bike

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Obviously thought of getting another firestorm.............but then bought a 2001 yamaha xjr 1300sp.................in blue.

Its strange to be back on a four,
it may be clever, but its not big.
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Re: new bike

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Well come on then where are the pic's :wink: :D

Good to see you back paul, glad you've got yourself sorted out with a new bike :thumbup:

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Re: new bike

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Ummm!
They are nice. I've always liked the more retro look of them :thumbup:
Pleased for you Paul :D
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
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Is that the one in yellow and black speed blocks with Ohlins rear shocks.... Always liked the look of that one.

We want photos
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Re: new bike

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it may be clever, but its not big.
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lovely bike mate, probably the only retro styled bike I really like, looks good in blue/white, yellow/white or even red/white...... :thumbup:
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sorry, its `BLUE :sick:

only yellow and black works for me :lol:
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Re: new bike

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:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
A proper mans bike. I knew you get over that silly Harley and BMW phase eventually :D

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AMCQ46 wrote:sorry, its `BLUE :sick:

only yellow and black works for me :lol:
Same here tbh , the blue looks too gay
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Re: new bike

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Cheek ----- ambidextrous and proud - can use both hands to !!!!
it may be clever, but its not big.
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It's a big softy :wink: I prefer REAL Not Retro :)
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very nice .. my mate has one of those yams and its over 100k on it and its still bullet proof.



nice gsx popkat :clap:
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RAINMAKER wrote:Cheek ----- ambidextrous and proud - can use both hands to !!!!

cor! I,d give my right arm to be ambidextrous
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Re: new bike

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Tis nice but, dare i say it! have to agree with All, Yam speed block Yellow and black does it for me. :silent:
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Re: new bike

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i had a Kenny Roberts YDS7. wish i had it now. !
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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