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Test driving bikes in Ireland

  • 09-05-2007 10:00am
    #1
    jimbling
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    I recall the last time I went looking at bikes in Ireland I was unable to take any for test drive. I used to go around looking at the private sector in order to get a feel for a bike before I bought.

    Is this still the case? If not, what shops can you do this (I'm in Cork by the way). I mean, if you're thinking of buying a 15k bike, then its a bit silly to do so without a test run right?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    I think that it varies from place to place. My local dealer closed a while back but he would have let you test out the bikes. I think Bikeworld advertise the fact that they allow test-rides but you might have problems getting them elsewhere.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
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    Kearys BMW by the kinsale roundabout are the only shop in Cork that do test drives I think. I was asking about a K1200R and they offered me a go on it but as I havent passed the test yet I couldnt.


  • #4
    jimbling
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    Deleted User wrote:
    Kearys BMW by the kinsale roundabout are the only shop in Cork that do test drives I think. I was asking about a K1200R and they offered me a go on it but as I havent passed the test yet I couldnt.

    great news... they might have one of the R1200C bikes i'm thinking of getting. didnt know they stocked bikes at all.
    thanks,
    j


  • #5
    Thinkingaboutit
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    Tallaght Superbikes and Autos allow tests, and have a good range.


  • #6
    Jamesobrady
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    I wouldnt buy a bike in a shop that didnt allow you to test ride it.
    That'd just be silly. How else do you find out its comfortable/powerful/handles the way you want? You buy clothes for looks/comfort, you buy bikes for feel/performance. You cant judge that by sitting on it in a showroom.

    You may have to prove you're insured to ride it,or get your insurance swapped over, but thats expected. Ducati Dublin loan bikes over the wend to some known customers to try out,which is quite brave of them :)


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    Kearys do all the BMW bikes and accessories, they got the guy who used to run Superbike on White Street running their bike dept.Cant remember his name.


  • #8
    jimbling
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    Deleted User wrote:
    Kearys do all the BMW bikes and accessories, they got the guy who used to run Superbike on White Street running their bike dept.Cant remember his name.

    ya, was in there the other day, the have a big selection and plenty demo bikes. I didnt bring my gear with me so couldn't take any out. Ill call in again this saturday.


  • #9
    faceman
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    in dublin joe duffy bmw allow bike test rides and so do bikeworld.


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