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THINKING OF BUYING A GOLDWING

  • 26-05-2009 7:59pm
    #1
    bookerboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭


    Evening all.I'm trying to decide whether to buy a classic car or a Honda Goldwing.
    I've looked into the ups and downs of classic car ownership and now i would like some thoughts from you(the experts)on owning a Goldwing.
    It's about twenty years since i was a biker and the biggest bike i had was 500cc
    The wing would only be a toy for the weekends and a bit of fun with the kids.
    Any advice on price,running costs,insurance or any thing else you can offer would be appreciated.
    The bottom line is should i go for it or not?
    Let me know what you think.
    Thanks in advance.
    Bookerboy(or should it be bikerboy?)


Comments

  • #2
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    What year Goldwing are you thinking about ? The newer ones are quite heavy, you might find them a bit of a challange to drive if you haven't been on 2 wheels in a while.

    What sort of licence do you have ?


  • #3
    bookerboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭bookerboy


    I have all classes of licence except A and A1
    Does this rule out owning a wing
    Haden't thought about the bikes year but it would have to be reliable.
    Would i get something good with a budget of 5K/7K?


  • #4
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    bookerboy wrote: »
    I have all classes of licence except A and A1
    Does this rule out owning a wing
    Haden't thought about the bikes year but it would have to be reliable.
    Would i get something good with a budget of 5K/7K?

    Well pretty much rules out driving anything with 2 wheels, unless you have an M licence, then you can drive a 50cc scooter.

    This is where its going to get silly for you. You'll need to do the theory test to get your A learners permit. Then the bike has to be restricted to 33bhp. Any Goldwing would struggle to move being restricted to that.

    The restriction lasts for 2 years after you pass your test and get the pink licence.

    I don't see a Goldwing in your immeadiate future. Think about something smaller.


  • #5
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Damn hippies and the restriction.
    Classic car or Goldwing. Hmm depends on what car really.


    Wouldnt be a fan of the wings meself but me mates father has one and Im dying to have a go of it for the laugh.
    You would easily pick one up in your price range. Probably get 2 of em easily with that amount, they might be just a little on the "slightly older than me" side but still though.


    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/874082


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