The best looking fireblade imo. I like thise one alot, i like the pointy front end, and the subframe is just amazingly made, especially the undertail exhaust. The bike is a marvel all over, it's just so damn beautiful.
@CharltonsClassics Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Not a huge fan of the skinny tail and side pipe on the newer versions. Wouldn’t mind the engine from one though 😂
@GuerreroDelInfo Жыл бұрын
best overall fireblade imo but the lack of a pointy front end is actually why the 2004 will always cosmetically be my favorite
@reacher25268 ай бұрын
Loved this video. You have a calm way of narrating. Soft on the ear. I have the graphite black version. A 2006 model. Bought it in 2011.Will never sell it. Still my dream bike! Greetings from South Africa.
@CharltonsClassics8 ай бұрын
Well, what amazing feedback, really glad you liked it! They are such an amazing bike and have no plans on selling mine either 😊. Ride safe buddy.
@bikersoncall10 ай бұрын
4:35 I prefer analogue forever over digital, this way everything is 'known' peripherally, it's very hard to read digital without looking directly at it. Beautiful bike, inline 4's at 7k + rpm put out the best sound of any bike.
@CharltonsClassics10 ай бұрын
Yeah it wasn't really a criticism. I've always enjoyed watching a needle wind its way up the tachometer. And it does sound incredible on full song...although for me I think the V4 pips it for sound note 🤔
@bikersoncall10 ай бұрын
@@CharltonsClassics For some reason, I never warmed to the V4 tones, that inline 4 for me is the best 'noise' ever , next best would be a jet engine. shrugs.. Cheers from US.
@wallacemiranda373 Жыл бұрын
Had the same 9 years ago! Can say best i had, it was perfect for me! That cluch was butter.. love💙HONDA
@Simonfreediving Жыл бұрын
Perfectly made bike! Nice ride with a beautiful view.
@CharltonsClassics Жыл бұрын
Fully recommend a trip there if you’ve never been. Great place! Will be more videos coming up on the Isle of Man 😊
@pooley4205 Жыл бұрын
Nice mate, Got one of these myself in Repsol colours 2007 model the best looking fireblade ever if you ask me, all though I do like the look of the new ones they are just so pricey. Got Full Arka with Arrow Headers and had it remaped on a dyno made 163 bhp at the wheels :) also put a quickshifter and gear indicator. Fanastic bike to ride very easy, I came from a ZXR400 on an A2 license and had no issues jumping into this. The new bikes are just so expensive and the power isn't very usable on UK roads.
@CharltonsClassics Жыл бұрын
Yeah I definitely agree. I’m not so keen on the skinny tail of the new ones and I love the under seat exhaust. She is just so compliant and does everything with ease. A joy to ride and puts newer bikes to shame. And as you say, hard to find a nicer colour scheme on a bike 😊. Ride safe👌🏼
@pooley4205 Жыл бұрын
@@CharltonsClassics Agreed mate love the under seat exhaust and its a dead breed now, They are most likely never going to make a production superbike with an underseat exhaust ever again. Have a good one!
@juancarlosrodriguez838110 ай бұрын
Is a fantastic machine. since you mentioned the Ducati, I own an MV Agusta 1000RR and the CBR is a fantastic bike to ride. The CBR is extremely easy to ride.
@CharltonsClassics10 ай бұрын
Ahh the MV Augusta 1000RR looks incredible! Fair play to you 😃
@stevenfreeman77985 ай бұрын
First bike to do a 130mph lap of the tt!!.
@CharltonsClassics5 ай бұрын
I didn’t know that! But considering it’s over 17 years old, it always surprises me how quick it is. Love it 😊
@whitevador8875 Жыл бұрын
Very nice bike. Enjoy.
@davapod19 күн бұрын
Just wondering if you can recommend a phone mount. Usually I use the steerer stem solution with super sports as there is little space, if any, with clip-ons. With this blade It looks like the steerer is covered due to the electronic steerer damper gubbins.
@CharltonsClassics19 күн бұрын
So I'm a big fan of the Quad Lock mounts and phone case. I have one in my car too so it's really convenient. For the CBR you are right; the steering damper blocks the standard hole in the yoke, and i can't recall if there is any other space on the clip on's, but back when i installed the sat nav I used a RAM handlebar adapter which I mounted to the front of the clutch lever attachment. If you wanted to use a Quad Lock and you cant fit the standard handlebar mount on, you would need an extender and a ball-type mount. I have linked them below if that's the solution you choose. I haven't tried any others... Handlebar mount: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134736338164?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20240131095853%26meid%3D1f4a26a27e2a47f1bb574b20091ae3c7%26pid%3D101949%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D134736338164%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2WithMLRV6RankerPricelessTop30Features%26brand%3DRAM%2BMounts&_trksid=p4375194.c101949.m162918&_trkparms=parentrq%3A1948c6611910ad9044e3b361ffffb5b2%7Cpageci%3Abe522dd9-51bd-11ef-95fc-228fbe9f413e%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage Extender: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381320363054?itmmeta=01J4CMJKVSWCA8NPHZP68Q7Y34&hash=item58c876fc2e:g:VVwAAOSwx5JcoBYA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4CzSEDpphw59ROkAToz61hEgCY%2F5SJbtoFK%2BhLH4M40o4tiwcchYSQ883NSJQ9fzJWm7gZy%2Bq5fE1lOxfzd%2FbKe0NDCDpOrLog751WXSr%2B6PWZC3kbE0MgH1vcujtXDoakhZmR7vCiddoCb1VIyJNHKn3JBEqxF%2F7i99iVzHAp3CRYeWY28Xl13cDtScFxmYA%2BzabI5QJwk4qu8SPIFSDgShYz2x%2BfmDhA7sR2aM6IgvpIKv35FEo4m%2FTgrNsoU3gr%2B2c3MqNQhkGkILq8z4sLSjvf8frf9C11ZirI%2FJhCoq%7Ctkp%3ABFBM_r3KlKNk&edge=0 Quad Lock: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256537706720?epid=17049001415&itmmeta=01J4CMK5MC849348TY9MRGB3BR&hash=item3bbad6c0e0:g:uloAAOSwlEJmZVSF&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwFhb1VSUYwmeB4Fl4CXk8dm6W8gHQUFlnDOjmMTpeBxJJW9NEQ4hyqJIqneTRMD2xGC4Z4L4dChmwMxmItUOE9UyqTN7dPpKuo7Y6vQfl9uHuibV842rPSyYwM1pX5T3jj5Fz5m27Qi00O8YOt4BgYSY5hJsJ4JYJ%2BZC4J07MwKgF3ypx3qJELf7w6iZPoPhVtarJP86QoUUSQUB%2Bww7oSHBCodDvuobgiG1GDswjqTRU%2BplmLLhkaS77oLsITcszw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6TazJSjZA&edge=0
@marcialquinones5683 Жыл бұрын
berry nice bike l have same on red
@CharltonsClassics Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You should keep hold of it. A classic in the making I’m sure 😊
@bikersoncall10 ай бұрын
00:33 I see they're pretty serious about being able to read your license plate, next step, is probably having you guys tow a billboard behind with the numbers on it. 🤔🤔🤨🤨
@CharltonsClassics10 ай бұрын
😆Ha yes not the most inconspicuous of things. But with the tail section being quite wide on this bike I think it all looks in reasonable proportion 🙂
@bikersoncall10 ай бұрын
@@CharltonsClassics haha, good, probably the camera picked it up a bit more as it's closer to the lens.
@Ricky-vd5sq5 ай бұрын
Hello, I just bought one. do you know how the sliders bolt on and do you know why they don’t come with a fuel gauge?
@CharltonsClassics5 ай бұрын
Great choice of bike if i don't say so myself! In terms of the frame sliders, you will need to replace the engine mount bolts with the ones in the kit you buy. Personally I don't really trust the 'non cut' sliders that wrap around the fairing. They are not as strong. But for the standard sliders you will need to cut a hole in the fairing. I drilled a small hole and burred it out with a Dremel until it fit perfectly. As for the fuel gauge, I've never really found a great need for one. You get about 120 miles on a full tank before the light comes on (mixed riding) so if you reset the trip meter each refuel, it's pretty much the same as a fuel gauge. Enjoy 😀
@NudaMan5 ай бұрын
Lmao a fuel gauge on a sc57? 😂 you buy a 2017+ Gsxr 1000 if you want a fuel gauge lol this bike is from 06-07 where you count the fuel trip miles until the light comes on
@hectorsequi525217 күн бұрын
What about not having slipperyclutch?
@CharltonsClassics17 күн бұрын
Erm, to be honest I never really found this to be an issue because I generally rev match if I'm riding her hard. Never had a problem with it, and it's such a capable and forgiving bike ☺
@Ryan467 ай бұрын
Didnt the 2007 have black swingarm? Is it possible this is 2006 model but first registered in 2007?
@CharltonsClassics7 ай бұрын
Erm I’m not really an expert in this area but from what I’ve just seen on google, the ‘old shape’ HRC Fireblade was the 2007 model with the silver swingarm. I did see some black bikes with a black swingarm of this year too though…
@jsmith62594 ай бұрын
new 2024 has the worst parts well not SHOWA forks and TAKISAGO RIMS
@CharltonsClassics4 ай бұрын
Yeah there is so much fun with the older ones, I couldn’t imagine paying north of £20k for a new one 🤔
@marcov41908 ай бұрын
Looks gorgeous. Congratulations
@CharltonsClassics8 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy. She’s a lovely bike, despite being 16 years old now!