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DoodleBug
20-01-2006, 06:59 PM
any of you lot know anything BAD about a 99 rrx 'blade. Thinking of swapping mine in for one this spring, just wanna know about their flaws.
Biker Dude
20-01-2006, 07:08 PM
group 18 insurance is one
harriebird
20-01-2006, 07:11 PM
erm....according to your sig, a zx12r was more what you had in mind?
DoodleBug
20-01-2006, 07:12 PM
Playing with my dream garage at the mo'. 'Blade is today's favorite. It wil be a big jap bike, think the blade is my fav at the moment, just look so bloody aggressive.
The Guvnor
20-01-2006, 07:25 PM
Its what I want !!! THe RRX and RRW are superb !!!!!!!! I know a few peeps that had them and they just go on forever with the added bonus of looking the nutz !:clap
DoodleBug
20-01-2006, 07:26 PM
I concur
DoodleBug
20-01-2006, 07:55 PM
I cant find any common problems on them, VFR750s eat reg/recs, VTRs have cam chain tensioners made of (soft) chocolate, the blade must have a regular fault, surely??
EverSoSlightlyFasterThanU
20-01-2006, 08:26 PM
they had a 16" tyer on the front that could make tyer choice a bit hard ~(i dont know)
fall off
20-01-2006, 08:37 PM
myself i would go for a gixxer 750 all the power you need,nice and tight;)! just the right size :grin2 and only a 16 group . and a great track bike to add .
WebTone
20-01-2006, 09:22 PM
Get a decent steering damper
Lateshift
20-01-2006, 11:31 PM
myself i would go for a gixxer 750 all the power you need,nice and tight;)! just the right size :grin2 and only a 16 group . and a great track bike to add .

couldnt of put that better myself ;) :D
fall off
21-01-2006, 09:13 AM
couldnt of put that better myself ;) :D


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DoodleBug
21-01-2006, 09:42 AM
Hmmm, anyone got one I can try on for size??? :grin2
DoodleBug
21-01-2006, 03:39 PM
Have sat on a gixer750 today, fits me like a glove. Result. Roll on spring..........
Lateshift
21-01-2006, 03:42 PM
you know it makes sense :)

I really do miss my 750 SRAD but i would have had a K series one like a shot, i might even move back over to one myself to be honest when i finally get round to shifting the Mille on, although thats starting to look like its going to be my track toy at the moment :D
DoodleBug
21-01-2006, 03:49 PM
Yep, and I can always say..

but Mick said to do it..

If it all goes pear shaped.:grin2
harriebird
21-01-2006, 08:33 PM
i would sell my children for a gixer 750. but i don't have any. so i can't.
Biker Dude
21-01-2006, 08:45 PM
sell the hubby...??
WebTone
21-01-2006, 09:25 PM
i would sell my children for a gixer 750. but i don't have any. so i can't.

I have 4 you could sell:laughboun
DoodleBug
21-01-2006, 09:29 PM
Hmmm, gixer 750 or 4 kids, which would I choose......its a toughy.:grin2
bikageboy
21-01-2006, 11:59 PM
my friend has one,

says the front can give a bit of a slapper if pushed really hard. so they do benefit from a steering damper.

the CCT's have been known to rattle and give up after about 8000 miles.
there 35 quid to replace,

BUT they do come with a 3 year warrantly (not alot of people know this)
so if you get one and its knackered, get it replaced on warranty.

im getting one replaced free on monday, (the bike is a 01 :))