2004 SP-2
2004 SP-2
This is my sixth VTR! Two Firestorms, two SP-1s and one SP-2 before this (not in that order).
UK bike, 2004, a genuine 3000 miles, completely standard (except for the seat pad). Not a mark on it. The best colours IMO (especially with the silver frame). I'm not going to do anything to it.
Will get some better photos when it's a good enough day to take it out.
UK bike, 2004, a genuine 3000 miles, completely standard (except for the seat pad). Not a mark on it. The best colours IMO (especially with the silver frame). I'm not going to do anything to it.
Will get some better photos when it's a good enough day to take it out.
Last edited by Alex A on Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:03 am, edited 3 times in total.
Re: 2004 SP-2
Nice looking beastie matey.
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F3, 954 USD front, K Tech springs, Braced swinger, Penske shock, Six spoke Mockesini wheels, Harris rearsets, QaT, Flywheel diet!, A&L stacks, stick coils, K&N, FP Ti jets, lashings of Ti & CF
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Re: 2004 SP-2
Looks good enough to mount on the wall and admire it .
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Re: 2004 SP-2
Tony has just lost some weight!
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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That will be worth some considerable dosh in years to come.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
Re: 2004 SP-2
Thanks gents.
I think we're now at the point where very low mileage, immaculate examples are selling around or above the original RRP, and I think it won't be long before they exceed the RRP of current model superbikes.
I'd much rather have this than a new Fireblade. It's heavy and slow by comparison, but IMO it's a piece of engineering art.
I just need a second one now that I can put some proper miles on!
I'd rather not be specific, but I had to pay top money for it.AMCQ46 wrote:Looks sweet, can I ask how much you paid?
I think we're now at the point where very low mileage, immaculate examples are selling around or above the original RRP, and I think it won't be long before they exceed the RRP of current model superbikes.
I'd much rather have this than a new Fireblade. It's heavy and slow by comparison, but IMO it's a piece of engineering art.
I just need a second one now that I can put some proper miles on!
Re: 2004 SP-2
Congrats wonderful bike.
But it needs miles on it.
But it needs miles on it.
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Re: 2004 SP-2
White was always my first colour of choice for the SP-2 but have to admit the black and red has been growing on me.....
Nice looking example of a cracking bike.
Now go and put some miles on it......
Nice looking example of a cracking bike.
Now go and put some miles on it......
Re: 2004 SP-2
The first SP-2 I had was a 2006 all black example. It was nice, but the painted frame and swingarm don't look nearly as good as the brushed alloy, and it's more prone to marks too.
This colour scheme was a 'grower' for me, but is now a clear favorite. The white is nice, but doesn't look quite as premium. Plus, it's harder to find an immaculate white bike as they were the first SP-2 colours.
This colour scheme was a 'grower' for me, but is now a clear favorite. The white is nice, but doesn't look quite as premium. Plus, it's harder to find an immaculate white bike as they were the first SP-2 colours.
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Re: 2004 SP-2
Very Nice!
and may I say, I think you have excellent taste in machinery
I prefer the dark frame myself but you re right, they can get marked easily.
10 times as many miles but still not too bad looking
and may I say, I think you have excellent taste in machinery
I prefer the dark frame myself but you re right, they can get marked easily.
10 times as many miles but still not too bad looking
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
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Re: 2004 SP-2
Sexy twins boys fecking lovely bikes
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
Re: 2004 SP-2
Lovely looking bike Alex, a good find with that low mileage
Pete, yours is still looking great
Both gorgeous looking bikes IMHO, classy,
Chris.
Pete, yours is still looking great
Both gorgeous looking bikes IMHO, classy,
Chris.