Took the bike for its first service, I also got the center stand fitted along with the hugger, the top box will be at the end of the month.
Whilst I was at the dealers I was given the opportunity to test drive a Fireblade. This was an interesting chance to see what the blade felt like. I have to admit to always wondering about the blade. I was a little worried that I might like it to much.
The blade is a great bike but for me there is nothing my VFR1200 cannot do that the blade can for my style of riding. All the blade offers is more discomfort and a more edgy nervous ride, it felt flighty and needed to be reved a lot harder.
It confirmed what I already knew that these types of bike are not for me. I once owned a ZX10R and for me the blade was a step better but still too track focused. I did a good 50 miles on the blade by the time I returned my wrists ached and my fingers were numb.
The good thing was it just confirmed to me what a perfect bike the VFR is. Now I know you might expect me to say that but this was what I really felt. VFR's Plural are just so much more realistic road bikes for most everyday riders.
If anyone wants a track bike then they will want the blade but if you in the market for a good roadsports bike (Aka Honda) then I would urge you to test drive both bikes. You just might get a surprise.
Anyway first service done and a pleasant ride home. In the afternoon Eileen took a half day off and we went out to Powmill, one of my favorite milk bars. We had a pleasant run back taking in some new roads. Eileen had a nice afternoon and another 60 miles under her belt as a VFR pillion.
In the evening I did another 20 miles to force the fuel warning on and this time hit 133 miles. So again very good this had involved several different runs.
I washed the bike and enjoyed the new center stand making cleaning chores so much easier.
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