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Mopeds

  • 15-02-2012 10:12pm
    #1
    Justask
    Registered Users Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭


    Ok I'm admiting here that i have not got the first idea about mopeds hence coming on here looking for much needed advice.

    Im looking for a moped for a 19 year old (he doesnt know about it, hence not asking him)

    Where do i start, i've looked on done deal and gumtree but I really dont know what im looking for.... have 1000 euro, he has a provisional licence,

    Thanks in advance :)


Comments

  • #2
    spiggotpaddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 873 ✭✭✭spiggotpaddy


    First off, find out what he likes. There are so many different styles. When I was 19, I would of hated to be given a moped instead of a motorbike.
    If you do buy one as a surprise make sure you buy one of the main brands like HONDA or YAMAHA because these machines are cheap and cheerful to start with, and the lower end chinese ones will fall apart quicker than you can say "what was that funny noise".


  • #3
    BrokenArrows
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,498 ✭✭✭BrokenArrows


    Ya there is a certain type of person who likes a moped and type that likes a motorbike.

    Personally I would hate to have gotten a moped when you could have gotten a reasonable motorbike for a similar price.


  • #4
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,414 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    First thing to do is what he is licensed for... Under 18 but over 16 he can get a licence for any A1 (up to 125cc, excluding a few mentally tuned ones) bike. So he's ok there.

    Second thing - insurance. At his age it'll probably cost a multiple of the cost of the bike. At this stage you will almost certainly give up.

    Third stage - get proper training...

    Scrap the cap!



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