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Hey Ram · 03-18-2010, 08:34 PM

The bike looks awesome and the fabulous writeup does more than justice to the beauty. May you enjoy years of trouble free, fun filled rides

Cheers !!!!!!!

ashtorque · 03-18-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hey Ram

The bike looks awesome and the fabulous writeup does more than justice to the beauty. May you enjoy years of trouble free, fun filled rides

Cheers !!!!!!!

Thanks dude...Do PM me your number or email Id. I would love to be with you when you take the delivery of your Pearl Despoine from Pune.

bhargava_sr · 03-18-2010, 08:47 PM

Congrats Dude, The beast looks awesome, please handle with care
enjoy and make your every ride safe

Carlitos · 03-18-2010, 09:23 PM

Epic styling and color scheme. Oh how i love the 05 - 07 Fireblades.
Hands down gorgeous.

Congratulations man
Ride safe

haxor · 03-18-2010, 09:30 PM

can you please tell that which which documents you have with you while acquiring the bike and which govt dept you had to visit to verify the documents?

Hey Ram · 03-18-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashtorque

Thanks dude...Do PM me your number or email Id. I would love to be with you when you take the delivery of your Pearl Despoine from Pune.

I have pmed you my number
The BUSA is gonna be delivered @ my Home in Mumbai
You are welcome to join me then
Ram

svjhonda · 03-19-2010, 11:32 AM

Excellently written man! Felt so nice reading it. It was real frustrating for those few years, I understand, but you got the juicy fruit didn't you! And a unique one, at that!

Congrats once again! Feels so good!

ashtorque · 03-19-2010, 12:46 PM

Thanks a lot to all of you out there. I know for sure these wishes are coming straight from your heart.

I will be buying riding gear in next few days. I like Alpinestar as I have got some good reports about it. Kindly shed some more light on this topic. I will be in Mumbai on this weekend to checkout what performance racing store has for me. But I have heard that they dont keep AStar so not sure. I think I will buy most of this stuff from DreamBikes Pune in next week. Any other suggestions please??? (@Doktor, I think you can help me out here)

I want to buy following stuff:

Helmet
Jacket (pref AStar)
Shoes (pref AStar)
Gloves (pref AStar)
Paddock rear-stand so that I can use the chain spray regularly.

Need inputs. Be generous

Tyres:
My requirement is very good road(street) grip. Reading posts from Fireblah, Stewarch and Bladerunner I think I am inclined towards Michellin Pilot Road2. Again, please provide with your valueable inputs, especially Fireblah since you are already using Road2.

Also, where in Pune can I get these tyres? Any special recommendations about where to get the tyres changed?

manson · 03-19-2010, 01:30 PM

Congratulations on the fireblade Ash! The RS-5 seems to be quite famous between the 06-07 fireblade guys I know.
For the helmet, from what I know Alpinestars isn't into helmets.
There is a plethora of choices availble for riding gear, and ideally I would suggest reading up a lot, comparing sizing charts carefully and seeking inputs from guys already using the stuff you intend to purchase. Do not entirely go with experiences of guys on the Brit or American forums as their riding conditions are very different from ours.

However, following is a list of my brand prefrances:

Helmet: Arai (if you can afford one), or Shoei / Shark (for a snug fit) and AGV (comparitively comfort fit)
Jacket: Alpinestar / Joe Rocket / AGV
Gloves: Alpinestar / Joe Rocket / AGV
Boots: Alpinestar / Sidi

Tires: For regular street riding, I've used the BT 20s and they were fabulous tires which would last considerably longer than the track focussed stuff. Am not too fond of the Road 1, but Bladerunner has been saying good things on the Pilot road 2 which I am tempted to swap for my next set on the 954.

manson.

Hey Ram · 03-19-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

Congratulations on the fireblade Ash! The RS-5 seems to be quite famous between the 06-07 fireblade guys I know.
For the helmet, from what I know Alpinestars isn't into helmets.
There is a plethora of choices availble for riding gear, and ideally I would suggest reading up a lot, comparing sizing charts carefully and seeking inputs from guys already using the stuff you intend to purchase. Do not entirely go with experiences of guys on the Brit or American forums as their riding conditions are very different from ours.

However, following is a list of my brand prefrances:

Helmet: Arai (if you can afford one), or Shoei / Shark (for a snug fit) and AGV (comparitively comfort fit)
Jacket: Alpinestar / Joe Rocket / AGV
Gloves: Alpinestar / Joe Rocket / AGV
Boots: Alpinestar / Sidi

Tires: For regular street riding, I've used the BT 20s and they were fabulous tires which would last considerably longer than the track focussed stuff. Am not too fond of the Road 1, but Bladerunner has been saying good things on the Pilot road 2 which I am tempted to swap for my next set on the 954.

manson.

manson thanks for those inputs
Would surely help me a lot
What do the ARAI helmets cost in mumbai ?
Alpinestar seems to be your favorite. Is it comfy to wear for mumbai's climate ?
Your gyaan would help me shortlist my gear for my upcomin BUSA

thanks in advance
Ram

03-18-2010, 08:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
Hey Ram Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 295	Awesome Bike The bike looks awesome and the fabulous writeup does more than justice to the beauty. May you enjoy years of trouble free, fun filled rides Cheers !!!!!!!

03-18-2010, 09:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
Carlitos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 347	Epic styling and color scheme. Oh how i love the 05 - 07 Fireblades. Hands down gorgeous. Congratulations man Ride safe __________________ " RIDE In Peace MARCO #58"

03-19-2010, 11:32 AM	#27 (permalink)
svjhonda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 904	Excellently written man! Felt so nice reading it. It was real frustrating for those few years, I understand, but you got the juicy fruit didn't you! And a unique one, at that! Congrats once again! Feels so good! __________________ You get the point?? :D -----------------------

03-19-2010, 01:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
manson gixxer thrasher Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay, India. Posts: 212	Congratulations on the fireblade Ash! The RS-5 seems to be quite famous between the 06-07 fireblade guys I know. For the helmet, from what I know Alpinestars isn't into helmets. There is a plethora of choices availble for riding gear, and ideally I would suggest reading up a lot, comparing sizing charts carefully and seeking inputs from guys already using the stuff you intend to purchase. Do not entirely go with experiences of guys on the Brit or American forums as their riding conditions are very different from ours. However, following is a list of my brand prefrances: Helmet: Arai (if you can afford one), or Shoei / Shark (for a snug fit) and AGV (comparitively comfort fit) Jacket: Alpinestar / Joe Rocket / AGV Gloves: Alpinestar / Joe Rocket / AGV Boots: Alpinestar / Sidi Tires: For regular street riding, I've used the BT 20s and they were fabulous tires which would last considerably longer than the track focussed stuff. Am not too fond of the Road 1, but Bladerunner has been saying good things on the Pilot road 2 which I am tempted to swap for my next set on the 954. manson. __________________ CBR 954 RR Yoshimura TRS - Ohlins - Power Commander - EBC - Stomp Grip - Sportech - Shock Racing - Harris - Motografix

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bhargava_sr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hosur Posts: 353	Congrats Dude, The beast looks awesome, please handle with care enjoy and make your every ride safe

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