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  • #8602
    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 458 ✭✭robbie_63


    RandomUsername wrote: »
    Any recommendations for where to buy motorbike gear now that sportsbikeshop is now ++VAT ?
    I stupidly didn't order before Xmas

    I bought a pair of boots from bike world before xmas and they were good to deal with,even sent me a second pair as the first ones were a size too small.

    I got the 2nd pair next day before I had even posted back the first pair


  • #8603
    RandomUsername
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭RandomUsername


    robbie_63 wrote: »
    I bought a pair of boots from bike world before xmas and they were good to deal with,even sent me a second pair as the first ones were a size too small.

    I got the 2nd pair next day before I had even posted back the first pair

    Ok cheers , I'll check them out


  • #8604
    stratowide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 566 ✭✭✭stratowide


    RandomUsername wrote: »
    Any recommendations for where to buy motorbike gear now that sportsbikeshop is now ++VAT ?
    I stupidly didn't order before Xmas

    I see they've removed the delivery to Ireland option in the pop down menu.N.Ireland is still there though.

    Will keep an eye on it as they were hard to beat on price and speed of delivery.

    FC moto have upped their delivery charge too.


  • #8605
    Acquiescence
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭Acquiescence


    This is probably a fairly stupid question but;

    When do people think is the 'right' time to move up to a bigger bike?

    I've been on an xj6 for a year and a half and I'm a bit bored with it.

    I in no way think I've outgrown it and probably never will but I'm itching for something different at the same time.

    I suppose I should just tool around on the xj6 for another year or so.


  • #8606
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,477 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Acquiescence wrote: »
    This is probably a fairly stupid question but;

    When do people think is the 'right' time to move up to a bigger bike?

    I've been on an xj6 for a year and a half and I'm a bit bored with it.

    I in no way think I've outgrown it and probably never will but I'm itching for something different at the same time.

    I suppose I should just tool around on the xj6 for another year or so.

    The correct number of bikes to have is: the amount you currently have +1.

    The itch doesn't stop no matter how many you have... probably gets worse if anything :o


  • #8607
    PCeeeee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,489 ✭✭✭PCeeeee


    Acquiescence wrote: »

    When do people think is the 'right' time to move up to a bigger bike?

    I've been on an xj6 for a year and a half and I'm a bit bored with it.

    Now


  • #8608
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    zubair wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSQdgoIkE84
    My Favourite

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yiu1uLgwF1E


  • #8609
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Flashinthepan, the cycling forum is over here
    Link

    Dare ya! :D:D:D


  • #8610
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Skill Magill wrote: »
    Flashinthepan, the cycling forum is over here
    Link

    Dare ya! :D:D:D

    Did couple of years ago under a different username :-) just for gas
    But don't tell anyone

    Frothing at the mouth loons


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  • #8611
    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    PCeeeee wrote: »
    Now

    This tbh.

    I was the exact same on my CBF600 but that was mainly due to riding a Tracer 900 which had me sold on a larger bike.

    If you got the funds move up now.


  • #8612
    goblin59
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭goblin59


    IrishGrimReaper wrote: »
    This tbh.

    I was the exact same on my CBF600 but that was mainly due to riding a Tracer 900 which had me sold on a larger bike.

    If you got the funds move up now.

    I'm moving down in bike size xD
    800cc to a 650cc, mainly as the DR is lighter and i won't mind dropping it on the trails compared to the BMW.

    had to physically lift the back of the DR650 earlier to turn it in the hallway to work on today


  • #8613
    PCeeeee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,489 ✭✭✭PCeeeee


    goblin59 wrote: »
    I'm moving down in bike size xD
    800cc to a 650cc, mainly as the DR is lighter and i won't mind dropping it on the trails compared to the BMW.

    had to physically lift the back of the DR650 earlier to turn it in the hallway to work on today

    Right so I'm going to have to ask. Hallway?


  • #8614
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Acquiescence wrote: »
    This is probably a fairly stupid question but;

    When do people think is the 'right' time to move up to a bigger bike?

    I've been on an xj6 for a year and a half and I'm a bit bored with it.

    I in no way think I've outgrown it and probably never will but I'm itching for something different at the same time.

    I suppose I should just tool around on the xj6 for another year or so.

    1.5 years on a bike is basically one good season the way I would look at it, unless you've ridden 4 seasons and have 15k+ kms under your belt I'd say you haven't really used it or gained a lot of mileage to warrant considering a litre bike. Your reason for changing isn't too specific bar being bored which I can understand, but I know for me, I got bored of my bikes mid season when I was able to push it to what I felt was close enough to the limit to justify an upgrade. I never got bored of a bike in January.


  • #8615
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    IrishGrimReaper wrote: »
    This tbh.

    I was the exact same on my CBF600 but that was mainly due to riding a Tracer 900 which had me sold on a larger bike.

    If you got the funds move up now.

    Ah there's a bit of a gap there, I've ridden the cbf600 and it's a great bike that I'd recommend to anyone but I went from the cbf1000 to the tracer 900 which is really an 850 and I'd still consider it an upgrade. I'd recommend either cbf to someone as a first or second bike but the 900 is an animal (which I love) but with its horrible throttle response its not for a greenhorn.


  • #8616
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    RandomUsername wrote: »
    Any recommendations for where to buy motorbike gear now that sportsbikeshop is now ++VAT ?
    I stupidly didn't order before Xmas

    Friend emailed them a few days ago and got the below.

    "The honest truth is we are currently in a position where we find ourselves awaiting clarification on how we move forward. Hopefully we will be in receipt of the information within the next week or so."


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  • #8617
    Acquiescence
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭Acquiescence


    zubair wrote: »
    1.5 years on a bike is basically one good season the way I would look at it, unless you've ridden 4 seasons and have 15k+ kms under your belt I'd say you haven't really used it or gained a lot of mileage to warrant considering a litre bike.

    I've riden 4 seasons and racked up 15000km in the first year basically. Part of me thinks half the reason I haven't murdered myself is it's 'reasonable' power output.

    And its still good craic when you rev the snot out of it.

    I suppose I'm trying to justify it to myself by saying I wouldn't have to ride a bigger bike so 'hard' when going for leisure spins.

    These are relative terms, I'm very aware I'm useless and probably barely riding the thing.


  • #8618
    goblin59
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭goblin59


    PCeeeee wrote: »
    Right so I'm going to have to ask. Hallway?

    Myself and Dad are working on two DR650se bikes in the hallway of my parents house!

    No one uses the front door anyway here.


  • #8619
    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    zubair wrote: »
    Ah there's a bit of a gap there, I've ridden the cbf600 and it's a great bike that I'd recommend to anyone but I went from the cbf1000 to the tracer 900 which is really an 850 and I'd still consider it an upgrade. I'd recommend either cbf to someone as a first or second bike but the 900 is an animal (which I love) but with its horrible throttle response its not for a greenhorn.
    I wonder if the 2018 version has improved throttle mapping it felt really smooth. What a cracking bike tbh and I'm thinking about picking up the GT model down the line.

    I'd only been riding the CBF about 7 months at that stage but already had over 9K miles on it in that space of time.

    I also recall posting the pic of me on it on boards and you telling me to treat myself :o


  • #8620
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Acquiescence wrote: »
    I've riden 4 seasons and racked up 15000km in the first year basically. Part of me thinks half the reason I haven't murdered myself is it's 'reasonable' power output.

    Ah sorry, I thought you meant 1.5 years total and you probably know yourself, 1.5 years to a lot of riders means every other Sunday in June and July. Go for it so.
    IrishGrimReaper wrote: »
    I wonder if the 2018 version has improved throttle mapping it felt really smooth. What a cracking bike tbh and I'm thinking about picking up the GT model down the line.

    I'd only been riding the CBF about 7 months at that stage but already had over 9K miles on it in that space of time.

    I also recall posting the pic of me on it on boards and you telling me to treat myself :o

    Well if I said that you should definitely get the GT now! Ah I love mine, I don't see myself changing it for a long time, bar, maybe like yourself, getting a newer one.


  • #8621
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    My first year of insurance is up at the end of Feb, I'm with Principal now and they won't give me a renewal quote until the start of Feb so out of curiosity I rang Carole Nash and was quoted €460 fully comp (340ish TPFT) on the CBR600F3.

    Last year I paid 780 TPFT, (fully comp was near twice that) on the CBR250 and when I changed it to the 600 they refunded me 60quid.

    1 year NCB
    1st learner permit.

    Hopefully I get an actual test soon enough to get it down a bit further but still happy enough with that.

    Liberty refusing to quote


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  • #8622
    Waa7
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Waa7


    If this isn’t the right thread please first me, cheers.
    Hi All I’ve been away for ages, learning as I’m riding. I’m riding a Suzuki GZ125, I’m having issues with the bike dying when I’m downshifting after say 30/40 minutes out riding. Has anyone come across this before? I’ve watched this YouTube video https://youtu.be/oh7H7xfRMFA and I’ll try but does anyone have experience like my own? Cheers ✊


  • #8623
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I wonder how many on here have a Tracer 900?, I've been idly perusing TDM 900 adverts for the last while but the 900 GT has really piqued my interest.
    Tidy looking bike and it really ticks all the boxes.
    I must do some more research into the different model changes so far, the 21 version has semi active suspension and I am not sure I need to go down that rabbit hole.


  • #8624
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    I wonder how many on here have a Tracer 900?, I've been idly perusing TDM 900 adverts for the last while but the 900 GT has really piqued my interest.
    Tidy looking bike and it really ticks all the boxes.
    I must do some more research into the different model changes so far, the 21 version has semi active suspension and I am not sure I need to go down that rabbit hole.

    The 21 model won't be around until March but its a lovely looking machine with a new motor. Personally, I'd take a triple over a twin any day and the tdm is a bit old now so for me budget would be the deciding factor if it was just between these 2.


  • #8625
    goblin59
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭goblin59


    Dad had a few TDM 850s, he took his over Europe and South America
    HE said they're based on the super Tenere.
    Trying to persuade him to sell them though since he got a R1200gs and the DR650, he probably won't use the TDM again with those bikes


  • #8626
    mamax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭mamax


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    I wonder how many on here have a Tracer 900?, I've been idly perusing TDM 900 adverts for the last while but the 900 GT has really piqued my interest.
    Tidy looking bike and it really ticks all the boxes.
    I must do some more research into the different model changes so far, the 21 version has semi active suspension and I am not sure I need to go down that rabbit hole.

    The tdm 900 is such an underrated bike,(as all the tdm's are) it would very happily bring you around the world, I've had quite a few bikes but the tdm 850 is one I'll never let go it's the one I use the most I just prefer the twin engine, I had a look at the early tracer but tbh I thought the build quality wasn't quite right but I do plan on having a look at the new tracer gt, that looks good.


  • #8627
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    mamax wrote: »
    The tdm 900 is such an underrated bike,(as all the tdm's are) it would very happily bring you around the world, I've had quite a few bikes but the tdm 850 is one I'll never let go it's the one I use the most I just prefer the twin engine, I had a look at the early tracer but tbh I thought the build quality wasn't quite right but I do plan on having a look at the new tracer gt, that looks good.

    I can ease any concerns you have about build quality. My bikes original owner commuted year round in the UK on it, the second owner who I bought it from did a load of touring on it 2 up, the bikes been to both morrocoo and Denmark (shipped 1 way for the trips), they toured Ireland and UK too. I've ridden it year round with 2 winters and have a pretty poor cleaning regime. Only the consumables have had to be replaced and corrosion is minimal at best.

    I've heard people question the build quality before but I don't know if reviewers are trying to find something wrong with it because they can't find anything else. (it's no secret the fuelling is poor on the early models). Yamis are known for good quality bikes as you've experienced. Yes it's a budget bike compared to the market but it's not a cheap build.


  • #8628
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    The Hedgehog wrote: »
    We're running a free to enter competition over on our Facebook page - win an Optimate Battery Monitor. Fit to your bike and keep an eye on battery and charging system condition.

    Full review on our YouTube Channel

    https://www.facebook.com/bigbikemadtube/posts/221701462935965

    Dave
    BigBikeMad

    Winner winner, chicken dinner! Thanks dave!


  • #8629
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    zubair wrote: »
    Winner winner, chicken dinner! Thanks dave!
    Did you win you jammy sod ? :-)


  • #8630
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    flashinthepan wrote: »
    Did you win you jammy sod ? :-)

    Haha, I did. I'd recommend following them as the competitions don't have stupid amounts of entries and the reviews they do are good. I hope they continue as there's no decent Irish sites or vloggers doing this type of thing.


  • #8631
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    zubair wrote: »
    Haha, I did. I'd recommend following them as the competitions don't have stupid amounts of entries and the reviews they do are good. I hope they continue as there's no decent Irish sites or vloggers doing this type of thing.
    Congratulations on your win :-) well done


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  • #8632
    The Davestator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,493 ✭✭✭The Davestator


    Quick question, but where could I get a slow puncture repaired? Any of the car garages or puncture places I phoned don't have the equipment for my mopeds wheels.
    Based in Swords, Co. Dublin.
    Thanks for any advice. Seems to be more difficult than anticipated!


  • #8633
    raven41
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 102 ✭✭raven41


    The Davestator wrote: »
    Quick question, but where could I get a slow puncture repaired? Any of the car garages or puncture places I phoned don't have the equipment for my mopeds wheels.
    Based in Swords, Co. Dublin.
    Thanks for any advice. Seems to be more difficult than anticipated!

    Rpm in Drogheda might be your handiest garage...


  • #8634
    horse7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭horse7


    Or cotters in ballymount


  • #8635
    veetwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭veetwin


    The Davestator wrote: »
    Quick question, but where could I get a slow puncture repaired? Any of the car garages or puncture places I phoned don't have the equipment for my mopeds wheels.
    Based in Swords, Co. Dublin.
    Thanks for any advice. Seems to be more difficult than anticipated!

    Franklins in Swords would be the closest to you.


  • #8636
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,020 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    GBX wrote: »
    Recently sold my FZ1. Have a pack of FA380HH sintered brake pads here. Free to whoever wants?


    According to Ebay they go into FZ1, R6, R1, MT-10 among others.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=fa380hh&_sacat=0

    Someone has availed of these now.


  • #8637
    mamax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭mamax


    zubair wrote: »
    I can ease any concerns you have about build quality. My bikes original owner commuted year round in the UK on it, the second owner who I bought it from did a load of touring on it 2 up, the bikes been to both morrocoo and Denmark (shipped 1 way for the trips), they toured Ireland and UK too. I've ridden it year round with 2 winters and have a pretty poor cleaning regime. Only the consumables have had to be replaced and corrosion is minimal at best.

    I've heard people question the build quality before but I don't know if reviewers are trying to find something wrong with it because they can't find anything else. (it's no secret the fuelling is poor on the early models). Yamis are known for good quality bikes as you've experienced. Yes it's a budget bike compared to the market but it's not a cheap build.

    Thanks, it's good to get a proper opinion and it's def building a following just like the TDM's have so will be interesting to keep an eye on the next few models :)


  • #8638
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    sportsbikeshop.co.uk seem to have restarted shipping to Ireland again, and their prices now exclude VAT. You'll get hit with Irish VAT by customs and since it's DPD they charge a fee too.

    Import duties might also be applicable, even with Brexit deal.


  • #8639
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,747 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    It's a bit of a con though. Switch your SBS account between ROI and UK and the only thing that changes is the presence/absence of the little words "ex-tax", the prices stay the same :rolleyes:


  • #8640
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Don't imagine it would be worth the trouble now with all the charges :-(
    Its a pity because it was handy and I had bought a good few bits over the last 6 months that I have the bike


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  • #8641
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    flashinthepan wrote: »
    Don't imagine it would be worth the trouble now with all the charges :-(
    Its a pity because it was handy and I had bought a good few bits over the last 6 months that I have the bike

    Louis.ie and polomotorrad.de are both decent German shops and Louis postage is only 7.95 to Ireland.


  • #8642
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Louis.ie and polomotorrad.de are both decent German shops and Louis postage is only 7.95 to Ireland.

    are polomotorad and sportsbikeshop the same crowd ?


  • #8643
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    What about wemoto they have a .ie website but but the contact details are uk and even the .ie website says the uk's largest range of motorbike parts
    Would you get stiffed for customs charges anyone bought anything from them since brexit?
    Ta


  • #8644
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    The tans really made a mess of things, so many UK businesses going to loose an awful lot of business. Funny too that they were the least prepared for brexit out of all the European countries


  • #8645
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    LollipopJimmy wrote: »
    The tans really made a mess of things, so many UK businesses going to loose an awful lot of business. Funny too that they were the least prepared for brexit out of all the European countries

    I think they thought it would never happen that they could just keep pushing it out by another and another year

    I feckin hate going on ebay now as you cant filter out uk results

    You select European union and it still shows mostly uk sellers with extortionate postage charges

    But they managed to update how much import tax you will have to pay like the global shipping program disaster
    But no option for those of us who do not want to see uk results where you are going to have to pay import taxes and charges to only see European results where there will not be extra charges from either the state or dpd or someone else


  • #8646
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    MojoMaker wrote: »
    It's a bit of a con though. Switch your SBS account between ROI and UK and the only thing that changes is the presence/absence of the little words "ex-tax", the prices stay the same :rolleyes:

    The prices are different for me.

    Did you hit update.


    Edit: Actually some stuff is showing as you said but others are working right.

    Some RST stuff and a Rukka Jacket I had in basket did update properly but a Shoei helmet I looked at didn't.

    Edit 2: Only found that helmets aren't working right, anything else I've tried seems to show to 2 different prices.


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  • #8647
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    flashinthepan wrote: »
    are polomotorad and sportsbikeshop the same crowd ?

    Polo are the parent company.


  • #8648
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,105 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Varik wrote: »
    The prices are different for me.

    Did you hit update.


    Edit: Actually some stuff is showing as you said but others are working right.

    Some RST stuff and a Rukka Jacket I had in basket did update properly but a Shoei helmet I looked at didn't.

    Edit 2: Only found that helmets aren't working right, anything else I've tried seems to show to 2 different prices.

    Helmets don't have vat on them in the UK . Ireland charges vat for this beautiful safety device


  • #8649
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    LollipopJimmy wrote: »
    The tans really made a mess of things, so many UK businesses going to loose an awful lot of business. Funny too that they were the least prepared for brexit out of all the European countries

    That is because of two reasons, firstly people believed what came out of politicians mouths was actually true.

    The second is that because they exited the single market way back and were trying to do a deal, The departments responsible didn't know what information to give out because the deal was only agreed a few days before they actually left.

    Its the same through all strata of their economy, and this is only what is currently known, there will be other things that come to light that are unknown and will only show up in the next while.

    The chemical industry over in GB has to recreate the REACH legislation again.
    Estimates are £1bn and 6 years work.

    Crazy stuff.


  • #8650
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,747 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    listermint wrote: »
    Helmets don't have vat on them in the UK . Ireland charges vat for this beautiful safety device

    Forgot this - yep I was browsing helmets, totally missed the fact they are ex-VAT in the UK to start with.


  • #8651
    sonic85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,306 ✭✭✭sonic85


    I've a bit of wiring here that's in ok condition but one of the plugs is in very poor condition - basically falling apart. Does anyone know a company or even an individual that works with automotive wiring that could replace the plug for me?


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