Buy here or NI?

richiet

Time for me to get a bike. I want a Bandit 600 without the fairing, and have about €3000 to spend, for this I need to get the bike, possibly it restricted if it already isn't, a helmet, a jacket, and whatever else I can, I'll pay my insurance monthly.

So, is there much better value to be had up north? I think for the relative small amount of money I'm spending, going across the water may be too much hassle.

I'd appreciate any advice, or any sites with NI dealers on them.

Thanks.

Nephew

Dont forget if you're on a provisional it's not valid outside of the 26 counties so it could make bringing it home more hassle than its worth.

I think for that kind of money you're best off buying locally.

For your gear check out Crossans based in Newry, I think shipping is free from their site over e50 http://www.thevisorshop.com they will give you a discount if you go up there too. I must say I found them to be much more helpful than certain bike shops in Dublin.

I was going to spend over e1000 one day on gear in a certain Dublin store, and I was told every five minutes that they guy would be with me. After 25 minutes of listening to him talk to his girlfriend and mates on the phone I walked out. I went up to Crossans and saved e400.

jameshayes

richiet wrote: »

Time for me to get a bike. I want a Bandit 600 without the fairing, and have about €3000 to spend, for this I need to get the bike, possibly it restricted if it already isn't, a helmet, a jacket, and whatever else I can, I'll pay my insurance monthly.

Try here; http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=58127&page=4&highlight=bandit

Nephew wrote: »

I was going to spend over e1000 one day on gear in a certain Dublin store,

name & shame, it was bikeworld wasn't it?!?

RosieJoe

jameshayes wrote: »

Try here; http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=58127&page=4&highlight=bandit

Unless you are member on biker.ie you might not be able to access the Buy and Sell section.

There is one there for sale, 2003, FR for 2.5K, dark blue.
Another 2002, silver, non restricted for 2750, open to offers.

Few more there as well. PM me for more details if you cannot access the site.

Steffano2002

RosieJoe wrote: »

Unless you are member on biker.ie you might not be able to access the Buy and Sell section.

And now you can only access the Buy & Sell section if you are a long-term member of Biker.ie!

richiet

Thanks for that, the '03 looks lovely. I'd prefer to buy from a dealer but if I get one privately for the right money I'd take it.

Steffano2002

richiet wrote: »

Thanks for that, the '03 looks lovely. I'd prefer to buy from a dealer but if I get one privately for the right money I'd take it.

Why would you prefer going to a dealer? Cut the middle-man and go private! But make sure you don't go buying a lemon...

richiet

Steffano2002 wrote: »

Why would you prefer going to a dealer? Cut the middle-man and go private! But make sure you don't go buying a lemon...

From looking at price difference between private and dealer, I think your right, there is much better value privately. As you say tho, I don't want to buy a lemon, so I'll have to get someone to check out a bike before I buy.

Nephew

Check out www.dogsbox.ie I think there are a couple of 600 and 650s in and slightly over your price range. I bought nearer to home in the end but this guy seemed pretty genuine over the phone when I was buying my first. Afaik he brings some of his bikes in from the UK

richiet

Nephew wrote: »

Check out www.dogsbox.ie I think there are a couple of 600 and 650s in and slightly over your price range. I bought nearer to home in the end but this guy seemed pretty genuine over the phone when I was buying my first. Afaik he brings some of his bikes in from the UK

Thanks for that, couple of nice ones there. Too dear for me tho.

galwaytt

not a bandit, I know, but almost ! http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=84692&cat=47

richiet

Think I've found a bike in Belfast, £2200 for a '04. Said they'd restrict it too. Is a UK restrictor cert accepted here by the Gardai?

Steffano2002

richiet wrote: »

Think I've found a bike in Belfast, £2200 for a '04. Said they'd restrict it too. Is a UK restrictor cert accepted here by the Gardai?

You'll be fine with the Gardai, don't worry aout that.

So it's £2,200 GBP (about €2,500 EUR) + €285 EUR for VRT (if it's a 600cc). €2,785 EUR isn't bad for a 2004 bike!

richiet

O.K thanks.

No it's not bad at all for a '04, it's a minter too. I'm going up tomorrow for a look, can't wait!

richiet

Just to follow up on this, there are good value bikes in the North and U.K, if you're willing to spend the time searching the net for a few days, and phoning around. I put a deposit on this bike, collecting it Friday. It's spotless.

Can't wait to get out on the road.

Thanks to all for the advice.

RosieJoe

Nice bike Richiet. Well wear

NervyChick

I knw theres bikes on this if it helps and as far as i know its free to advertise www.autoz.ie

Wossack

NervyChick wrote: »

I knw theres bikes on this if it helps and as far as i know its free to advertise www.autoz.ie

There sure are... a whooping 4 bikes

Aprillia (0) Benelli (0) Bmw (0)
Ducati (0) Gilera (1) Harley Davidson (0)
Honda (0) Hyosung (0) Kawasaki (0)
Ktm (0) Peugeot (0) Piaggio (0)
Suzuki (2) Triumph (0) Yamaha (1)

Mighty!