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  • 02-12-2012 10:35pm
    #1
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭


    i've always had a hankering for a bmw r1100rt, thing is i've a lovely 99 F650st which is very clean and tidy, i know i can jump on tommorrrow and itll get me there albeit steadily.... i've been offered a swap for a 96 r1100rt with 38k on it thing is tho i'm still on a prov licence and can't take my test till feb it would also mean taking my test then a rospa/aon assesment to enable me to ride it.... whereas if i kept my 650 it would be situation normal.... also the r1100rt doesnt have any luggage which is 250euro on top! can't think straight!!!!


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  • #2
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    serious3 wrote: »
    i've always had a hankering for a bmw r1100rt
    Simple as that. Go for it. Figure the rest out later.


  • #3
    The Don
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,571 ✭✭✭The Don


    serious3 wrote: »
    i'm still on a prov licence and can't take my test till feb

    You'll still be restricted for 2 years after you pass your test. So you'll have to restrict the R1100RT. That's another €300 :(


  • #4
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    well im slightly over the 24 yr limit so i'm gonna exchange the restricted for un restricted and do module 5


  • #5
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,474 ✭✭✭Notch000


    you might wantr to check you f650 against the new liscencing laws, it may actually be too underpowered to do the test on. Isnt it 70+ Kw minimun ???? sorry not sure


  • #6
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    i thought it was 180kg with minimum power of 90kw for the unrestricted test?


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  • #7
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    serious3 wrote: »
    i thought it was 180kg with minimum power of 90kw for the unrestricted test?
    90kw is 120hp!
    There is no way that that power figure is the minimum.
    10 years ago that was World Superbike territory.

    Motorcycles with a power rating not exceeding 35 kW, with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg and not derived from a vehicle of more than double its power.


  • #8
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    thats the rules for restricting a bike, i think! i know that the bike for taking an unrestricted test has to be a certain weight and power tho


  • #9
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    ah well the swap is now off as despite lots of calls from him requesting details and pics and agreeing time and date to meet up etc he's gone and swopped it for a bloody 600 virago


  • #10
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    serious3 wrote: »
    ah well the swap is now off as despite lots of calls from him requesting details and pics and agreeing time and date to meet up etc he's gone and swopped it for a bloody 600 virago

    Tons of R11's around for when you're ready......and they'll be cheaper by then too.....

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  • #11
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    one in galway on done deal, if he'd answer phone calls or listen to the voicemails he might actually sell it!


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  • #12
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    serious3 wrote: »
    one in galway on done deal, if he'd answer phone calls or listen to the voicemails he might actually sell it!

    Which one ? I wonder do I know it....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #13
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    ok after all the messing with the rt, i've done a deal on a triumph trophy 900, and i'm collecting it tomorrow afternoon from dublin. frost and fog forcast and ive got to get home to clifden on it!:D


  • #14
    thecivvie
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    serious3 wrote: »
    ok after all the messing with the rt, i've done a deal on a triumph trophy 900, and i'm collecting it tomorrow afternoon from dublin. frost and fog forcast and ive got to get home to clifden on it!:D

    Good luck with that, I would have joined you for the trip out but working till 10pm :(

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  • #15
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    serious3 wrote: »
    ok after all the messing with the rt, i've done a deal on a triumph trophy 900, and i'm collecting it tomorrow afternoon from dublin. frost and fog forcast and ive got to get home to clifden on it!:D

    Hope you got home ok........the worst 2 days otherwise the last 2.....frost/etc....

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    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #16
    serious3
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    got home safe and sound thanks, came with new tyres, serviced, full factory manual, new rear link bushes done.


  • #17
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    serious3 wrote: »
    got home safe and sound thanks, came with new tyres, serviced, full factory manual, new rear link bushes done.

    Yum. Looks lovely.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #18
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    must admit i'm very impressed with it, its some difference to my old F650 alright!


  • #19
    thecivvie
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    serious3 wrote: »
    got home safe and sound thanks, came with new tyres, serviced, full factory manual, new rear link bushes done.

    Lovely bike, just right for the twistie bits around connenmara

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  • #20
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    well as it wasnt raining for a change, i put another 140 miles on her today! starting to enjoy the handling through the sweepers, although twisty country roads will take some time! flying machine compared to the old single i had!!


  • #21
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,538 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    serious3 wrote: »
    ok after all the messing with the rt, i've done a deal on a triumph trophy 900

    Nice. I used to have one of the first generation Trophy 900s (single headlight) - was a nice bike and if some stupid cager hadn't driven into me I'd probably still have it...

    There used to be a good Yahoo group for the Trophy, don't know if it's still active these days. They used to call the twin headlamp Trophys 'Dame Ednas' :pac:

    I liked the Triumph triple engine so much, I got a Sprint ST for my next bike, which I still have :)

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  • #22
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    would that group be called triumph torque?


  • #23
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,538 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Nope. Found it though, still going... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TriumphTrophy/

    TriumphRat.net is a great site for T owners as well

    In Cavan there was a great fire / Judge McCarthy was sent to inquire / It would be a shame / If the nuns were to blame / So it had to be caused by a wire.



  • #24
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    thanks ninja! i'm on the rat forum and triumph torque one, seems to be alot of helpful heads over there!


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