Bike stolen, need suggestions for new bike?

spoofilyj

My Marauder 125 was stolen last week, I'm still pretty pissed off about it as was stolen from outside my house while locked but It looks like I'm not getting it back so I have started looking around at getting a new bike.
The gaurds were about as helpful as a glass hammer but I suppose they get repors every day and cant do much about it.

I like Cruser 4 stroke engined bikes so I'm looking along those lines. I have considered the Varago 125/250 and the Intruder or a nice restricted shadow, is there any suggestions of other models I should look at and where else to look other than on Bukebuyers guide. As there is not a great selection of the type of bike I'm looking for at the moment. I will have a test in the next while too so I have to factor this into my choice too.

Cheers in advance for any helpful comments!

omb0wyn5ehpij9

How about a Hornet 250?

Tigger

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_XV535

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http://www.donedeal.ie/find/motorbikes/all/Ireland/535

Quint

I'd definitely get something bigger than 125cc. Then you can do the test on it.
Where was it stolen from? And was it locked? What time was it stolen at?

Tigger wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_XV535

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http://www.donedeal.ie/find/motorbikes/all/Ireland/535

They're learner legal too. There's also a 400 which is basically the same. If the OP is interested in a cruiser, can't go far wrong than them

Tigger

Quint wrote: »

I'd definitely get something bigger than 125cc. Then you can do the test on it.
Where was it stolen from? And was it locked? What time was it stolen at?


They're learner legal too. There's also a 400 which is basically the same. If the OP is interested in a cruiser, can't go far wrong than them

yup learner legal and a decent wedge of tourque (which you need to cruise)

KamiKazi

Never liked cruisers meself but each to their own

Tigger

any bike is a good bike

seanybiker

dragstar 650 me good man.

spoofilyj

Quint wrote: »

I'd definitely get something bigger than 125cc. Then you can do the test on it.
Where was it stolen from? And was it locked? What time was it stolen at?


They're learner legal too. There's also a 400 which is basically the same. If the OP is interested in a cruiser, can't go far wrong than them

My bike was stolen from outside my House in Rathdown Square Stoneybatter in Dublin 7, I travel abroad alot for work so it was locked outside the door with a front wheel lock and a rear chain. No immobiliser I'm afraid... The main gate to the complex was broken for the week so it was between wednesday (the last day my house mate can remember seeing it) and friday when I came home and thought where the hell is my bike... Had a chat with a few bikers who live in the area and they told me where to look if it was nicked and burned out so I spent Saturday trolling around D7 but no Joy:mad:

So now I must move on... The Virago 535 looks really sweet, and a drive shaft instead of chain would be class too. Cant believe they are learner legal...Will have to be on the look out for a nice one.;)

KamiKazi

Sorry to hear that, will your insurance cover it?

Nodster

...some flippin 'house mate' :mad:

Would you consider a '05 Honda CBF 250?
Taxed till May 2010, Black, Givi Top box & rack, one [mature] owner, just services, new battery, less than 8k - used as a second bike

spoofilyj

No the insurance wont cover it as I had suspended the policy as I was in Abu-Dhabi for 4 months for work and wanted to extend the policy so no cash. I though that it would be safe as the house is secluded in the back of the estate and there are normally locked gates into the complex and it was double locked. I might be getting some cash off the land lady as Cars and bikes are supposed to be safe as per the terms of my lease but I wont push her too hard. But I'll see, it was a lovely bike but didnt cost me too much when I bought it so I'll get over it. I just hope who ever stole it has a life full of Small inconvieniences, thinks thats the best punishment I could wish for...
The CBF is a nice bike but I have my heart set on a more powerful cruser, I love the ride position and dont feel as safe in the sportier higher off the ground bikes. Plus I'm building toward my ambition to own a V-MAx in a couple of years.

Cheers for all the helpful comments;)

brian plank

i have a really nice 05 dragstar 125. only has 3500 miles, oh suits you sir.

gipi

Quint wrote: »

I'd definitely get something bigger than 125cc. Then you can do the test on it.
Where was it stolen from? And was it locked? What time was it stolen at?

(links to Virago XV535)

They're learner legal too. There's also a 400 which is basically the same. If the OP is interested in a cruiser, can't go far wrong than them

Hate to tell you but the Virago 535 is not learner legal.

It has 44 BHP (32.1kW) and a power to weight ratio of 0.2418

Learner legal (for A licence) has to be 33BHP (25KW) and/or (I'm not getting into the either/or argument!!) power to weight of 0.16 or less.

seanybiker

seanybiker wrote: »

dragstar 650 me good man.

I second this nomination. Great bikes and can be got relatively cheaply.

spoofilyj

gipi wrote: »

Hate to tell you but the Virago 535 is not learner legal.

It has 44 BHP (32.1kW) and a power to weight ratio of 0.2418

Learner legal (for A licence) has to be 33BHP (25KW) and/or (I'm not getting into the either/or argument!!) power to weight of 0.16 or less.

Will have to look at the 250 option so... Or something else. Would want to go higher than a 125 this time though...

gipi

You could always buy a larger cc bike and have it restricted.

Quint

gipi wrote: »

Hate to tell you but the Virago 535 is not learner legal.

It has 44 BHP (32.1kW) and a power to weight ratio of 0.2418

Learner legal (for A licence) has to be 33BHP (25KW) and/or (I'm not getting into the either/or argument!!) power to weight of 0.16 or less.

I actually meant the 400 virago. That's the one I had. If that's above the maximum power, I broke the law!