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advice on bike

  • 10-12-2009 12:47am
    #1
    Johnaldinioh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭


    hey just wondering what everyone thinks of a nsr 80 i 20 and getting rid of my car due to financial restraints. Not sure what to get anyone any advice have about 1k to spend or swap for my saxo vt


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  • #2
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    I'd get something a bit bigger TBH, you'll get bored of an 80cc bike very quickly.


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


    It depends on what you plan to use it for. Farting around town is fine on an NSR, they are little more than a moped but they would have a bit more power and better brakes than a 'ped.

    Something like a TDR125 or Varadero125 might be better - both are a bit taller and would keep pace with normal traffic. The Varadero is four-stroke so would be a little more reliable but they can be a bit pricey (though hold their value better if looked after).

    Get an insurance quote, do a couple of lessons with a bike instructor and try to sit on as many bikes as possible to get a feel for them. Your budget will allow you to get lots of second hand stuff - avoid anything Chinese (Keeway, Lifan etc).

    'cptr


  • #4
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Johnaldinioh wrote: »
    hey just wondering what everyone thinks of a nsr 80 i 20 and getting rid of my car due to financial restraints. Not sure what to get anyone any advice have about 1k to spend or swap for my saxo vt

    Start up costs are going to be expensive, in getting gear helmets, insurance etc.

    There have been a few threads already that you could go through to get an idea of costs.

    I'd hate to see your insurance quote on your car seeing as you're 20 and the car is a Saxo :eek: Would you consider getting a different car, one not seen as little boy racer by insurance companines?


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


    Go for an nsr 125 instead. You will get bored of the 80 fairly quickly.


  • #6
    Johnaldinioh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭Johnaldinioh


    thanks for advice. i thaught i couldnt get insured in a nsr125 as it racing spec . I only want the bike to save money got quote of 690 insurance which i think is fairly good. My dad had bike and has some kit already. As for varadero i prefer sportier bike tzr aprilia nsr etc


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