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motorbike for a liscence

  • 06-03-2011 10:32pm
    #1
    dbmauser
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭


    jsut wondering could people give me some types of 250cc bike in the a liscence class for a learner? im a bit big for a 125 and speed isnt an issue (driven bikes for a long time and seen it go wrong at speed) but im not into the kymko's or the sort ,just mainstreem know producers
    thanks
    derek


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  • #2
    Faith+1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,674 ✭✭✭Faith+1


    I'd recommend you try the motorbike forum, those guys know their stuff about bikes!:)


  • #3
    Permabear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39,022 ✭✭✭✭Permabear


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  • #4
    Flyin Irishman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 480 ✭✭Flyin Irishman


    What type of bike do you like?


  • #5
    LookBehindYou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 994 ✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    It would depend on a few different factors.

    Insurance cost.
    Height,rider and seat,.
    Comfort.
    Cruiser,commuter,bmx type,sport bike,scooter.
    Cost of running.
    etc etc.


  • #6
    dbmauser
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭dbmauser


    im more into the cruiser kind of bike but i like naked bike's like the hornets or cb400
    im over 6' so all the little 125 "superbikes" are out of rule,way too small and lack comfort for me,running cost isnt an issue and insurance seems to be the same +/- 100e on most of the bikes iv been looking at,iv fallen for the virago's and dragstars,found a very cheap 125 dragstar but im thinking it could be a bit underpowered for someone of my size,but at the same time im thinking about starting out driving first time( a bike on the road that is,plenty of off road experience but a different world) and dont want something too heavy incase something does happen


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  • #7
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    dbmauser wrote: »
    im more into the cruiser kind of bike but i like naked bike's like the hornets or cb400
    im over 6' so all the little 125 "superbikes" are out of rule,way too small and lack comfort for me,running cost isnt an issue and insurance seems to be the same +/- 100e on most of the bikes iv been looking at,iv fallen for the virago's and dragstars,found a very cheap 125 dragstar but im thinking it could be a bit underpowered for someone of my size,but at the same time im thinking about starting out driving first time( a bike on the road that is,plenty of off road experience but a different world) and dont want something too heavy incase something does happen

    Most of the 125 cruisers have low seats. You'd really want to head into a bile shop with a good selection of bikes and sit on them too see how you fit.

    Better off going for a 250+ if insurance isn't too much, at least then you can do your test on it.


  • #8
    skippergonzo
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭skippergonzo


    a 125 will put you on a lesser licience so if you qualify on one you will still have to start all over again for a full A licience...here ya go
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/1952743


  • #9
    dbmauser
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭dbmauser


    skippergonzo wrote: »
    a 125 will put you on a lesser licience so if you qualify on one you will still have to start all over again for a full A licience...here ya go
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/motorbikes/1952743


    thanks,i was looking at this and like it alot,looks like a comfortable enough bike too


  • #10
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Why are you limiting yourself to a 250, most are tiny. You can drive what you want providing its restricted.


  • #11
    dbmauser
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭dbmauser


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Why are you limiting yourself to a 250, most are tiny. You can drive what you want providing its restricted.

    and the price of most 125-250's is ridiculous too,looking at the likers of fazers and deauville's.

    anyone an idea of how much restricting costs? im imagining carbed bikes would be cheaper to restrict than efi?


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  • #12
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    dbmauser wrote: »
    and the price of most 125-250's is ridiculous too,looking at the likers of fazers and deauville's.

    anyone an idea of how much restricting costs? im imagining carbed bikes would be cheaper to restrict than efi?

    My missus paid 300 to restrict a Hornet 600 (carbed) bike recently.


  • #13
    dbmauser
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭dbmauser


    was expecting around that,thanks for your help :)


  • #14
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    dbmauser wrote: »
    and the price of most 125-250's is ridiculous too,looking at the likers of fazers and deauville's.

    anyone an idea of how much restricting costs? im imagining carbed bikes would be cheaper to restrict than efi?

    Nearly all the kits are supplied by FI International and they are all around €250 - €300 for fitting and the, most important part, cert. The price of the restriction isn't for the restrictor, mine was 50mm piece of metal, but for being able to do it without totally ruining the bike.

    Some bikes can be restricted by changing the ECU, but you can run into problems doing this.


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