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  • 20-05-2010 6:45pm
    #1
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    Having driven a car for the last 20yrs I am looking to get my first bike and need some advice.

    I have about €5k to spend and ideally I am looking for a bike with panniers and be comfortable on long journeys. I am also in the process of organising lessons.

    What should I look out for ? Any pitfalls ?
    BTW. Not into the racer style bikes.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Rosahane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭Rosahane


    Second hand honda deauville!


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


    Rosahane wrote: »
    Second hand honda deauville!

    First bike that came into my head when I read the OP ;)


  • #4
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    Rosahane wrote: »
    Second hand honda deauville!

    I have already seen that model and like the look of it but as it's my first bike I will need to have it restricted and is it too big for a 1st timer ?


  • #5
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    buzzard wrote: »
    I have already seen that model and like the look of it but as it's my first bike I will need to have it restricted and is it too big for a 1st timer ?

    Try and find a 700 (actually 680) one.
    They are fuel injected.

    Get it restricted - you will not even notice the restriction.

    And - they are not too big. They were actually designed and built especilaly for people like yourself.


  • #6
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    Thanks for the advice. Got the bike last weekend in the UK

    2003 with 8,500miles on the clock for €3200 plus the VRT at €199
    New tyres and top box included


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  • #7
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Whoa, minter of a bike. Enjoy!


  • #8
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    Great bike, I think it looks good in that colour - I am jealous.

    Well wear.

    Two more years till my new bike. :(

    I like the top box.


  • #9
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Nice bike! Love to see some decisive action for once ;)


  • #10
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    Nice bike! Love to see some decisive action for once ;)

    When I make up my mind I don't hang around


  • #11
    jameshayes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭jameshayes


    buzzard wrote: »
    When I make up my mind I don't hang around

    good buy dude, wear well...

    Keep er rubber side down


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  • #12
    Harleyfatbob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭Harleyfatbob


    Would you consider a Harley


  • #13
    buzzard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭buzzard


    Harleyfatbob wrote: »
    Would you consider a Harley

    Not at the moment, happy enough with my recent purchase.

    Thank you all for the comments


  • #14
    Monkeybonkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Monkeybonkers


    Sweet bike. Perfect for you getting back in to biking too. Enjoy.


  • #15
    1867IE
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭1867IE


    Thread resurection!

    Just wondering how this OP managed the Deauville with the restrictor?

    I'm in a similar situation, car driver for years, got my learners permit, getting lessons and hopefully a test soon and then Id be looking at a Deauville.

    How are you managing?!


  • #16
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    Although the OP has a 650, I've a restricted 700, and I find it fine.

    I did get to try it unrestricted for a couple of days (on a private track of course :D) waiting for the kit to come in and while it the top end power was reduced day-to-day motoring wasn't affected.

    A friend has a restricted 650 and he pretty much felt the same.


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