Moped!

leek

Alright, I'm getting a moped soon. Just wondering a few things!
I'm doing my Theroy in a few days. I'm 17 at the moment, 18 by the time I get it all sorted. Whats the cheapest way to get on the road, E.G the moped and insurance!? Any suggestions would be great thanks! Like how much would a 2nd hand 49 cc cost and cheapest 3rd party insurance I low on the dosh :P thanks

rooney8

well the cost of the moped depends on wat make of moped u get, id recommend a gilera runner myself. used to own one, class moped. as for shops to buy them, i wouldnt buy one from <snip>.

S-mod edit: We can't go naming shops as "dodgey" for legal reasons.

leek

Well, I'll proberly better be getting off a 2nd hand moped, would be cheaper, Any kind of one would do as long as it moves, how cheap could i get one for, you think? and then how much would the 3rd party insuranse cost? thx mate

Bradidup

Check out Francis St, They now moved out to Cherry Orchard Inustrial Estate. They usually have a selection of scooters etc some with warrenties and some needing slight repairs. I wouldnt touch anything without some kind of come back. http://www.cityspares.ie/

rooney8

em not really sure about insurance mate, when i got mine about 4 years ago it was 1200 but im sure its more than that now! as for the price of a second hand one, between 900 - 1500 euro. bikeworld out near the longmile road would be the best place to buy one

6th

For the insurance you are best to contact Aon Bike Care - they will be the only ones that will insure you afaik, not bad to deal with either.

You could spend €600 on a moped but if it lasts you a year you are doing great.

rooney8

yeah thats the only that will insure u. i recognise the name, thats who i was with! good thing about the mopeds is the tax - only about 35 euro or something!

Luckycharm

I have always bought 2nd hand you should get one for 800/900 always bought from buy and sell. Unlike a car does not cost a fortune to fix any probs. Suzuki Katana always found a good bike and would stay away from Aprillas. Insurance could be very pricey!!

babybundy

the best i drove was the honda x8r its a 50

NiSmO

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I had a Honda X8R-S and I loved it, was nippy enough. I would just get a decent cheap one because you'll probably get bored of it soon and want something bigger.

babybundy

i'll give 3-6 months before you get bored

lord lucan

Luckycharm wrote:

Suzuki Katana always found a good bike and would stay away from Aprillas.

whats wrong with aprilias?,my trusty mojito hasn't let me down yet:D

comer_97

i just sold my Yamaha Aerox to megabikes, i had it on sale on adverts.ie for a few months and no takers.

If you want to go cheap. check out the buy and sell.

Luckycharm

lord lucan wrote:

whats wrong with aprilias?,my trusty mojito hasn't let me down yet:D

Nothing wrong just found them really slow, I am as much interested in Speed off the mark so I can get through gaps etc, find the ones I can always beat are Neos (really slow), ovettos, Peugeots, apprillas.:D

The fast ones seem to be Gilleras and Aeroxs

leek

Sounds good im seeing peds for around 300-450 in buy n sell would they be ****e or what? an whats this if ui get my dad issuranced on it first it wud cost less for me? thx

a_ominous

For insurance, you also can try Quinn Direct who only started offering insurance since Feb 2007. I've read some posts elsewhere from other ppl who are getting very competitive quotes.

Carole Nash have been best for me for a couple of years, but I'll be phoning/emailing Quinn when the time comes...

leek

Can any of these do online quotes for mopeds? cud i get the insurance for under 500 you tihkn?

a_ominous

leek wrote:

Can any of these do online quotes for mopeds? cud i get the insurance for under 500 you tihkn?

Two words: No. No.

Hibernian gave quotes online in ye olde days, but nothing doing now.
A 17 yo looking for insurance is going to be paying top dollar.

If you want an idea of prices, go to your local bike shop, ask them for a quote. Lots of them have an insurance price list from AON which is grouped by area (Dublin is most expensive), by bike power/weight, by age and licence type.
Be prepared for a shock. Insurance quote could be more than the bike is worth :rolleyes:

MonkeyTennis

you should take some lessons. Aon offer you cheaper insurance if you complete a safety course

http://www.aon.com/ie/en/about/contactus/bikecare_quote.jsp

BJ2007

if ur only 17 living in dublin you are goin to be nailed on insurance! Aon will proably charge you €2100. But there is a way around it, you can insurance the bike outside of dublin. e.g. Meath etc.
That way you will only pay about 1200. Its much cheaper to insure a bike outside dublin.;)

BJ2007

a_ominous wrote:

For insurance, you also can try Quinn Direct who only started offering insurance since Feb 2007. I've read some posts elsewhere from other ppl who are getting very competitive quotes.

Carole Nash have been best for me for a couple of years, but I'll be phoning/emailing Quinn when the time comes...

quinn dont start bike isurance til may 07

leek

What do u mean? how can i insure the bike outside 'Dublin? If i live in Dublin!??

Hotblack Desiato

By lying on your insurance form and using another address. Really stupid idea because you'll have paid a lot of money for insurance that'll probably be worthless in a claim.