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Bike me!

  • 07-06-2009 5:40pm
    #1
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    As the title says I'm looking for a new bike. I would prefer it to be someone around the 400/600cc mark and have around 1300 to spend, can stretch to 1500 if its really nice.

    Anyone got anything / know of anything suitable?


Comments

  • #2
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    ya got full licence? If ya do it should be easy to find something for that price.


  • #3
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    seanybiker wrote: »
    ya got full licence? If ya do it should be easy to find something for that price.

    Nope, on a greeny :(


  • #4
    Tones69
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭Tones69


    Hmm i think something like a bandit 400 would be perfect?

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/894537


  • #5
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tones69 wrote: »
    Hmm i think something like a bandit 400 would be perfect?

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/894537

    That would be perfect, absolutely what I'm looking for, but that ad is 49 days old :( Would be amazed if its still for sale.

    Edit: its sold, says so at the bottom of the ad.


  • #6
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    restricted bandit 600?


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  • #7
    Interceptor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    Restricted SV650 - loads of them around and very rideable despite the restriction due to the thumpy torque curve. Heres an example (not restricted) Clicky

    'cptr


  • #8
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Interceptor wrote: »
    Restricted SV650 - loads of them around and very rideable despite the restriction due to the thumpy torque curve. Heres an example (not restricted) Clicky

    'cptr

    Yep thats along the lines of what I want, can't see any around at the moment though.


  • #9
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    this zx6-r and a restriction kit


    http://www.mototempo.co.uk/prod02.htm


  • #10
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tigger wrote: »
    this zx6-r and a restriction kit


    http://www.mototempo.co.uk/prod02.htm

    Nice find! wonder do they deliver :P


  • #11
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    they did for me, i was up there last monday and got the er6 off him fo my missus.

    give him (alan) a ring after 2 and tell him bruce put you on to him


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  • #12
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tigger wrote: »
    they did for me, i was up there last monday and got the er6 off him fo my missus.

    give him (alan) a ring after 2 and tell him bruce put you on to him

    Will do ;)


  • #13
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    he does restriction kits and certs as well


  • #14
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tigger wrote: »
    he does restriction kits and certs as well

    Yeah, I'll be needing one of those.


  • #15
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Yeah, I'll be needing one of those.
    Try to get a factory restricted bike Kami. Insurance will be WAY cheaper than with an aftermarket restrictor kit!


  • #16
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    Steffano2002 wrote: »
    Try to get a factory restricted bike Kami. Insurance will be WAY cheaper than with an aftermarket restrictor kit!
    Only with Aon.


  • #17
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    EvilMonkey wrote: »
    Only with Aon.
    Carole Nash too I believe. When I got a non-factory restricted Bandit they told me it would have been cheaper if I'd got a Factory restricted bike as these are considered a lower Insurance Group. Mind you that was 3 years ago...


  • #18
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    thats because the after restrictors are so easy to adjust :cool:


  • #19
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Steffano2002 wrote: »
    Try to get a factory restricted bike Kami. Insurance will be WAY cheaper than with an aftermarket restrictor kit!

    Yeah, they are quite hard to find though.


  • #20
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    Tigger wrote: »
    thats because the after restrictors are so easy to adjust :cool:
    Great choice of word there! :D


  • #21
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Yeah, they are quite hard to find though.
    You only looking at bikes in Ireland? You should look at bikes up North and in the UK as well... A lad off Biker.ie will collect a bike for you for quite cheap! Could be a good option...


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  • #22
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Steffano2002 wrote: »
    You only looking at bikes in Ireland? You should look at bikes up North and in the UK as well... A lad off Biker.ie will collect a bike for you for quite cheap! Could be a good option...

    Just got quoted €1300 for fully comp. cover on the ZX6R :eek: Thought I would have been quoted a lot more, considering I got quoted just over €1100 for a Honda CB400.


  • #23
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tigger wrote: »
    this zx6-r and a restriction kit


    http://www.mototempo.co.uk/prod02.htm

    Was talking to him there, bike has some engine problems :mad:

    Supposed to be looking at a CB400 this evening though ;)


  • #24
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Was talking to him there, bike has some engine problems :mad:

    @ least he told you seems like a genuine biker


    Supposed to be looking at a CB400 this evening though ;)

    if thats the road yer going down i'd go bandit6 or sv650 as they have nice touqer that's kept after the restriction process

    no substitute for cubes


    i reckon this guy would thake a grand

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/914035

    he's only out the road from you ?


  • #25
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    oooh i like this one

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/898432

    motivated seller (wife hates it)

    if the millage is right on that :eek:

    looks clean and big chicken strips on the tyres mean its never been ridden hard

    those engines last forever


  • #26
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tigger wrote: »
    oooh i like this one

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/898432

    motivated seller (wife hates it)

    if the millage is right on that :eek:

    looks clean and big chicken strips on the tyres mean its never been ridden hard

    those engines last forever

    Yeah, that is very nice, little bit over my budget though as if I spend a few hundred more on a bike its a few hundred less on gear which I don't really want.
    Tigger wrote: »
    @ least he told you seems like a genuine biker

    Yeah, he seemed dead on.
    Tigger wrote: »
    i reckon this guy would thake a grand

    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/914035

    he's only out the road from you ?

    Was talking to that guy yesterday, sold already.


  • #27
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Yeah, that is very nice, little bit over my budget though as if I spend a few hundred more on a bike its a few hundred less on gear which I don't really want.


    he has it listed at €1600 but i'm not sure about it any more the photo is dated 27-03-05


  • #28
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/905333

    brilliant bikes but you'd need to know what yer looking at


  • #29
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Tigger wrote: »
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/905333

    brilliant bikes but you'd need to know what yer looking at

    They're 2-strokers aren't they?


  • #30
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    They're 2-strokers aren't they?
    Nah it's a 4-stroke. Problem with these is that they've pretty much all been trashed at this stage...

    I'd get a Bandit6 or SV650 (factory restricted if possible) if I were you. My first bike was a Bandit6. Perfect starter bike! ;)


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  • #31
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Steffano2002 wrote: »
    Nah it's a 4-stroke. Problem with these is that they've pretty much all been trashed at this stage...

    I'd get a Bandit6 or SV650 (factory restricted if possible) if I were you. My first bike was a Bandit6. Perfect starter bike! ;)


    Yea, I'd take one of those if I came across one of those in my price range.


  • #32
    positron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭positron


    I've been looking for an sv650 myself (restricted, green license :( ) .

    If you are open to buying from UK, why not keep an eye here: http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=113

    This for instance: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=129741

    PS: Apart from SV650, I am also looking for Yamaha Fazer 600 S2 (I think), they look really nice to me and much more relaxed looking to drive. If anyone knows one going, please let me know..!


  • #33
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Thanks for all the suggestions guys, great help :)

    I've bought a '92 Honda SuperFour, will be getting licence insurance & gear on Wednesday :D


  • #34
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Thanks for all the suggestions guys, great help :)

    I've bought a '92 Honda SuperFour, will be getting licence insurance & gear on Wednesday :D
    Show us some pics!!! And congrats on getting a bike! Welcome to the world of men! :P :D


  • #35
    P.C.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    Thanks for all the suggestions guys, great help :)

    I've bought a '92 Honda SuperFour, will be getting licence insurance & gear on Wednesday :D

    Glad you are almost sorted :).
    Steffano2002 wrote: »
    Show us some pics!!! And congrats on getting a bike! Welcome to the world of men! :P :D

    Yip, pics, please.


  • #36
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Haha, will do guys ;)


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  • #37
    MrJoeSoap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    We need pics! Have you been out for a spin yet?


  • #38
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    MrJoeSoap wrote: »
    We need pics! Have you been out for a spin yet?

    Yeah, put 400km's on her since Tuesday :P

    Will try to sort the phone to PC issues I'm having tonight to show you pics ;)


  • #39
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    yeah man. Where the pics at. Lovely bikes them.


  • #40
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Honda Bros, Great LP bike in that they are under the restricted license limit.
    might know of one coming up for around the 1300 mark.


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