So the OG CBR900RR was 1992, but big Neil is right that it was 96 at the TT on the 'blade. First eligible class the fireblade could run in, production bike class had been away for 6 years. Philip Mccallen romped it at 118mph. New record set. 2 dozen of the 50 odd starters were on a 96 blade. The top ten were mostly all on the Honda! Who was Nelly spannering for?
I hit a deer going 70mph about 7 years ago. I went down fast and hard. Nothing broke, but only had a t shirt on. Road rash was the most pain Ive ever had. I remember getting back on my Night Train about two months later. Heaven! Steve Sinclair Maryland U.S.
Absolute quality. Good to see Neil back in the fold. He's got the patience of a saint working with you Lee. What a team you two are must be great going to work, if you can call it work😂. I bet Clive Padgett was screaming at the screen with regards to the Fireblade question.
I really like Lee Johnson as a commentator He's very natural I like his accent He just comes across as what you would think he would be just to meet in the street Keep it up Lee and get back on that f in bike.🇮🇲🦘👍
great to see Neil back (and seems to be showing signs of a smile ) but I guess it could have been wind !!!!! but fantastic to see the progress being made and plus you managed to keep on it this time😂😂
No matter what you say Lee - that looked pretty damn quick! Good to have the dynamic duo back together…..not seen Neil smile that much on a recent vlog 😊
Always great to see the onboard Lee. Shows you getting back on it and well up to speed. Last lap was mega. Great as well to see Neil back on the vlog. We all miss his charm and sense of humour. Looking forward to the next 1.
Keep feeding Neil and you might get a smile out of him...I presume he has to pay for the parts which no doubt will cost an arm and a leg...thanks for another great vlog...👍👍
Grate to see the main man back 👍 does Neil own any bikes of his own ? Grate blog weather looks good bike looks good Neil’s touch Look forward to the next one
A up you and Neil are like a Comedy double act really enjoy your videos i am going to get a bike again i messaged you wen i had come home from hospital last year after having sepsis and being in a coma i lost all interest in bikes and sold my bike and Said I was not going to have another one.but but i don't think i can be with out the Feeling of riding a bike again.
Yes it is good to see Neil back Just one question are you riding at the TT this year, that's all I can think about. I hope so mate and good to see you in Spain riding 😊best wishes to you and the family for the new year
I hope you are well enough to do it mate but if your not well your fan's will be behind you no matter what . Make sure you are right first mate Best wishes Paul
Great vlog again, nice to see to see Neil. Really interested in your crash glad you was ok, how much did it cost to fix the bike. Fantastic on board at the end.
@@Mox3d it was white with some red & blue, it didn't have the fire blade name here only called cbr900rr. I'm pretty sure on the new rr-r sp has the fire blade name her in the US. we don't get the new rr-r, we only have the last gen cbr1000rr or the cbr1000rr-r sp fire blade so $16k or $30k lol big price swing
Did laying the bike down but getting up and walking it off and just feeling stiff and sore the next few days actually helped you mentally mate? Whatever it's shows your still pushing and that your still the same great rider that always puts on a show when out on track or road. Oh great to see your side kick back felt wrong not seeing Neil in the last track vlog.
Lee, Neil. It won't be the top clamp that is the problem it's the bottom clamp. Some call it the triple tree. I came off my bike last summer 2023 and the bottom clamp on mine is the problem waiting for a replacement. £500.
Normal service resumed. If you were going to push a crashed bike. Having it fixed up by Neil would give you a lot more confidence. You can get on with riding the bike. And getting race ready. Neil does his thing. Teamwork.
Defo great to see Rory - I know he could do a job in worlds but the prospect of both him and Kennedy battling it out in British supersport would be epic
Looking gud Lee. Was Rory not out on track aswell.? A bit of dicing about on camera would of being gud to see.1 question where are you fitness wise ?.All the very best to you an Neil.
Be great to see you back racing mate , still talk about the day you was at Whitham track day as my tutor, with Davey Todd , my riding has come on fantastic and now built myself a track bike zx6r with loads extra bits , 🤣 save me smashing my road bike up should it happen
It's good that Neil is back. It was like watching Laurel without Hardy when he wasn't there.
That’s a perfect description of Neil & Lee, Laurel & Hardy 😂 perfect 👌
Little and Large or The Chuckle Brothers 🤔 🤣
I'm thinking most this audience won't know who you were referring to😁😁 I do though
So the OG CBR900RR was 1992, but big Neil is right that it was 96 at the TT on the 'blade. First eligible class the fireblade could run in, production bike class had been away for 6 years. Philip Mccallen romped it at 118mph. New record set. 2 dozen of the 50 odd starters were on a 96 blade. The top ten were mostly all on the Honda! Who was Nelly spannering for?
Lee is always in best form when Neil is around!
Rory Skinner as well on the pit crew nice one Cheers Lee 👍
I hit a deer going 70mph about 7 years ago. I went down fast and hard. Nothing broke, but only had a t shirt on. Road rash was the most pain Ive ever had. I remember getting back on my Night Train about two months later. Heaven!
Steve Sinclair
Maryland U.S.
Neil is a legend!!
All that autograph signing puts a smile on Neil’s face - I am sure the ladies are smiling as well.😂👌
That camera angle at the end was awesome! The best riders eye view I have seen. They say the camera doesn`t lie, so Neil WAS looking very happy.
Great to see you both back in action again..............keep 'er lit Lee...............
Absolute quality. Good to see Neil back in the fold. He's got the patience of a saint working with you Lee. What a team you two are must be great going to work, if you can call it work😂. I bet Clive Padgett was screaming at the screen with regards to the Fireblade question.
I really like Lee Johnson as a commentator He's very natural I like his accent He just comes across as what you would think he would be just to meet in the street Keep it up Lee and get back on that f in bike.🇮🇲🦘👍
great to see Neil back (and seems to be showing signs of a smile ) but I guess it could have been wind !!!!! but fantastic to see the progress being made and plus you managed to keep on it this time😂😂
I think having Neil with you makes you go faster. Really enjoy all your content from trials riding to track footage and especially Neil 😀 keep it up
Made me smile when you hit the dry lap!! What a difference!
No matter what you say Lee - that looked pretty damn quick! Good to have the dynamic duo back together…..not seen Neil smile that much on a recent vlog 😊
Always great to see the onboard Lee. Shows you getting back on it and well up to speed. Last lap was mega. Great as well to see Neil back on the vlog. We all miss his charm and sense of humour. Looking forward to the next 1.
Great job on the rebuild guys
Inspiring to see you fighting back Lee. Neil is the man👍👍
Great to see your corner man back munchin away. Best of luck with everything. You're looking great on the bike. Hope Rory gets sorted.
You owe Niel muchos tapas and cervasas! Maybe the odd choccy bar too ...
Great video Lee, and good to see Neil back aswell. I seen him smiling 😎👍
Absolutely no chance 🤣
@@LeejohnstonHe’d never admit it even if he was, would he? 🤣🤣
Great to have smileing Niel back
All the best Neil you are the man !! Engineers are the anchormen and dont forget it , your lapping was stunning Lee the bike looks happy xx
The main man is back. i think deep down Neal loves the camera lol. super last lap Lee, you looked to be bossing that Honda. 👍👍
Pleased you and Neil have sorted the bike. Thanks for the video Lee.👍👍
The look is back
Good to see little and large back together again.
Great to see you with some more bike shakedown time always great to see Neil back on the spanner’s all the best Les👍👍👍
Great to see you and Neil back in action. 👍🏼
Onwards and upwards. Great to see you back, Lee.
Great vlog, good to get Neil with you, a master mechanic..
Thanks for letting everyone tag along and a special mention for everyone who helped on the vlog 👍
Keep feeding Neil and you might get a smile out of him...I presume he has to pay for the parts which no doubt will cost an arm and a leg...thanks for another great vlog...👍👍
That livery is right slick
As much as he complains he obviously loves Lee and the job
.. top team 👏 😊
Course he does 🤣
Uncle Neil! 🤣🤣👍👍👍
Good reliability of Neil to the rescue. Looks like your speed is coming back too.
That is some fast riding there Lee. Good to see you healthy.
Neil’s the man
Great to see Neil. That last lap was brilliant, that track looks amazing.
Brilliant vlog wee man & good to see you back on a motorcycle.
Good luck for the season 👍
You are hilarious and a legend fella.....Neil is a legend too.....🤣
1992 for the original Fireblade and what a beast they were
loving the on track footage especially the helmet camera coverage..great to see you back on it hope we get to see ya at croft
Good to see you 2 back together
Plus Rory skinner
All the best lee
excellent vlog Lee
Spider does make some beautiful parts.
its no show without Punch, great team work and progress made
HOOOORAY Neil’s back, at least it’s worth watching again, Lee go get him a monster and some penguins
The first Fireblade came out in 1992, sorry Neil. Another great vlog 😎
Happy to see Neil back, so you lured him back with service station sweets, good to know 😉 Keep up the great work getting race fit
Top cameraman #24 Great video as always 👌
That track footage is Savage!
Great to see the double act back together 😂👍
It must be awesome to have a wingman like Neil.
Great to see Neil is back
Cool video dude - that chin camera is the way forward, class shots. Glad you brought Neil this time to make the bike work 😁 Good to see Rory too 👍
Excellent vlog Lee! Ya smashin it laa😉👌
Thank you
Good to see you got neil and a moderating influence on you lol
Nice one Lee, thanks. 👍👍
Grate to see the main man back 👍 does Neil own any bikes of his own ?
Grate blog weather looks good bike looks good Neil’s touch
Look forward to the next one
As Neil got wind I'm sure I saw him smile then😉👍
Great to see the eye candy back for the ladies.. I don't think he knows how good he is on camera.. Great crack
A up you and Neil are like a Comedy double act really enjoy your videos i am going to get a bike again i messaged you wen i had come home from hospital last year after having sepsis and being in a coma i lost all interest in bikes and sold my bike and Said I was not going to have another one.but but i don't think i can be with out the Feeling of riding a bike again.
When Neil sat on the chair, looking at the damage .....and you know he was thinking ....What a plum
He thinks that all the time 🤦🏻♂️🤣
Yes it is good to see Neil back
Just one question are you riding at the TT this year, that's all I can think about.
I hope so mate and good to see you in Spain riding 😊best wishes to you and the family for the new year
Not sure yet but hoping to
I hope you are well enough to do it mate but if your not well your fan's will be behind you no matter what .
Make sure you are right first mate
Best wishes Paul
You done well to get through airport security with that bag and your ascent 😂
Nice one Lee and Neil !
Great vlog again, nice to see to see Neil. Really interested in your crash glad you was ok, how much did it cost to fix the bike. Fantastic on board at the end.
Great vlog good to see you on it ✊✊✊
1992 was the first year of the fireblade 😊
Neil was on about at the TT I believe
I was just watching the second part of the Julian Trummer interview on TT + when this notification came through.
Nice to see happy 😂😂😂 Neil back😂😂😂😂
i hope you got Neil a nice bacon butty and a beer for all his hard work
Awesome bud 👍🏻
get you some gopro foam works good on sound lee 😎
First Blade was like 89/90 I’m sure. Welcome back Neil ✊
Lee looking well and irritating as ever 🙌
1993 is the first model year in the USA but you could actually buy it in February of 1992
@@848evo4 Seems like yesterday but yeah, 1992 was Fireblade launch in the UK. Did the US models look the same or different I wonder.
@@Mox3d it was white with some red & blue, it didn't have the fire blade name here only called cbr900rr. I'm pretty sure on the new rr-r sp has the fire blade name her in the US. we don't get the new rr-r, we only have the last gen cbr1000rr or the cbr1000rr-r sp fire blade so $16k or $30k lol big price swing
Man, i was really hoping things would work out for Rory at AR.
I know me too
Did laying the bike down but getting up and walking it off and just feeling stiff and sore the next few days actually helped you mentally mate? Whatever it's shows your still pushing and that your still the same great rider that always puts on a show when out on track or road. Oh great to see your side kick back felt wrong not seeing Neil in the last track vlog.
Hi Christie
Lee, Neil. It won't be the top clamp that is the problem it's the bottom clamp. Some call it the triple tree. I came off my bike last summer 2023 and the bottom clamp on mine is the problem waiting for a replacement. £500.
It’s a bit like watching Yoda meeting a new skywalker…….you guess which is which ! 🤓
Normal service resumed. If you were going to push a crashed bike. Having it fixed up by Neil would give you a lot more confidence. You can get on with riding the bike. And getting race ready. Neil does his thing. Teamwork.
Looks like you’re on the right path now Lee great to see Neil back, how are the injuries? Do you think you will make the tt this year,
Hopefully
First Fireblade 1992
Back by popular demand…NEIL!
Good to see Rory Skinner, what's he up to this year ?
Defo great to see Rory - I know he could do a job in worlds but the prospect of both him and Kennedy battling it out in British supersport would be epic
Just give him food be ok 😂
Looking gud Lee. Was Rory not out on track aswell.? A bit of dicing about on camera would of being gud to see.1 question where are you fitness wise ?.All the very best to you an Neil.
Yes he was out on track to and very fast
Like the the young man ,he's got talent, mebe not as much as you fella 😆
Only ever found the choc in powder form not ready to go
Hope you realise Lee that your not safe out on your own. Always go with uncle Nell 😅😅😅
Aye, Lee needs either Neil or wee Jesse on hand to offer needed guidance on demand. lol 🤣🤣
Think Philip mccallen rode a Fireblade In production TT in 1996 Blue motorcycle city colours
92 first blade.
Missing the content Lee😊
1992 was 1st blade
I think its safe to say, we now know what Neil's 'I'm not upset, i'm just dissapointed' face looks like...
🤣
First fireblade was mid 90s maybe 1993
I’ve got a 95 fire blade that I’m trying to restore, can you send Neil round to sort it out for me I’m only a couple miles away 🤣
you should put a blue light on the pole like the police 😂everyone would pull over out of your way
Be great to see you back racing mate , still talk about the day you was at Whitham track day as my tutor, with Davey Todd , my riding has come on fantastic and now built myself a track bike zx6r with loads extra bits , 🤣 save me smashing my road bike up should it happen
1992 first blade