Scooter to Deauville

Jmccoy1

Hi folks,

I'm considering taking the plunge on a 650 Deauville tomorrow. I currently have a Suzuki Burgman 250 scooter which has become a right money pit and its well past the time to get rid. The Deauville is in great nick for its age and has been given a good overhaul by my mechanic. I'm 32 years of age and all I've rode for the past 11 years are scooters. Would the Deauville be too big a step ?

Papa_Bear

Absolutely not; the Deauville is a great machine. Well made and well balanced and very easy to ride.

I have one for the last year and a half - a 700cc and have had no problems so far. Of course i dont drive it as much in the last year as i also have a car but they are a great bike.

I had a vstrom previously and the difference in handling, balance, centre of gravity etc. is very noticeable.

Good luck

arybvtcw0eolkf

You'll be grand OP.

We have them in work and learners advance to them with little or no difficulties really quickly.

Nice bike, enjoy.

Jmccoy1

Cheers lads, bring it on.

StaggerLee

Would you need to get that Restricted?

Would a Deauville be okay to ride restricted? Reason I ask is I'm looking at buying a scooter, for storage convenience as much as anything. But the Deauville looks like it would do the job with the Panniers. I'm on a learner permit at the moment.

Wonda-Boy

AFAIK it would have to be restricted, nice bike wont set the world on fire but it will bring a huge smile to your face if its your 1st big bike. Post up a few pics if/when you get her....Good Luck

Fr Dougal

Jmccoy1 wrote: »

Hi folks,

I'm considering taking the plunge on a 650 Deauville tomorrow. I currently have a Suzuki Burgman 250 scooter which has become a right money pit and its well past the time to get rid. The Deauville is in great nick for its age and has been given a good overhaul by my mechanic. I'm 32 years of age and all I've rode for the past 11 years are scooters. Would the Deauville be too big a step ?

No problem to you. A good few years back I went from a Burgman 400 to a Deauville 650 and never looked back. You''ll love it.

madrab

the Deauville is a great bike, really easy to ride and handle i wouldnt worry too much

fatbast

StaggerLee wrote: »

Would you need to get that Restricted?

Would a Deauville be okay to ride restricted? Reason I ask is I'm looking at buying a scooter, for storage convenience as much as anything. But the Deauville looks like it would do the job with the Panniers. I'm on a learner permit at the moment.

I have a restricted deauville and its fine selling it soon 27k taxed needs rhs fairing 900 euro!

Wonda-Boy

900 euro for a fairing that SHOCKING :eek: only taking the piss. Get a few pics up lad

Fr Dougal

fatbast wrote: »

I have a restricted deauville and its fine selling it soon 27k taxed needs rhs fairing 900 euro!

You can actually buy Deauville fairings, pre painted in the right colours, from David Silver Spares in the UK

Jmccoy1

Did the deal on it yesterday, pretty happy. Restriction kit & fit, large pannier lids and a new large top box and rack included. Hoping to have it in my driveway sometime next week after I arrange payment. My stupid Credit Union isn't open until Wednesday and if they insist on giving me a cheque instead of cash I'll scream. I've been told that Mo Garvey from Ennis is a pretty decent instructor, so I must try and enlist her in helping me get this machine moving safely.

bradknowell

Fr Dougal wrote: »

and never looked back.

You'll fail your test if you dont do the safety glance :pac:

fatbast

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

900 euro for a fairing that SHOCKING :eek: only taking the piss. Get a few pics up lad

pics new fairing ordered!

Merch

I like the Deauville, Is it still in production?
How much room is there in the panniers?
How do they open out? whers the hinge?

Jmccoy1

My Deauville was delivered last Friday evening, thank you Mike Conway of Grange Motorcycles in Hospital, Co. Limerick.

I'm itching to get it out on the road but ill be waiting until Mo thinks I'm ready, I've had two sessions of two hours with her and she says I'm progressing well. She'll be taking me out on the road on her CB250 next week before getting me accustomed to the Deauville.

This bike is immaculate

Richard tea

Jmccoy1 wrote: »

My Deauville was delivered last Friday evening, thank you Mike Conway of Grange Motorcycles in Hospital, Co. Limerick.

I'm itching to get it out on the road but ill be waiting until Mo thinks I'm ready, I've had two sessions of two hours with her and she says I'm progressing well. She'll be taking me out on the road on her CB250 next week before getting me accustomed to the Deauville.

This bike is immaculate

Shes a grand looking bike. I was considering a Deauville before I got my cb

Wonda-Boy

Jmccoy1 wrote: »

My Deauville was delivered last Friday evening, thank you Mike Conway of Grange Motorcycles in Hospital, Co. Limerick.

I'm itching to get it out on the road but ill be waiting until Mo thinks I'm ready, I've had two sessions of two hours with her and she says I'm progressing well. She'll be taking me out on the road on her CB250 next week before getting me accustomed to the Deauville.

This bike is immaculate

Holy Domestos wipes batman....that is one clean bike! Love the colour too. Sticky side down fella. Enjoy it....;)

Nice machine. Seriously clean
The birds old man commutes on one.He has the 1400
Its a rocket!
I went pillion on it once and I was glued to the back box!

Best of luck with it

Edit-he has a Pan European now!he sold the Deauville so its a 1400 Pan

Peanut2011

Jmccoy1 wrote: »

My Deauville was delivered last Friday evening, thank you Mike Conway of Grange Motorcycles in Hospital, Co. Limerick.

I'm itching to get it out on the road but ill be waiting until Mo thinks I'm ready, I've had two sessions of two hours with her and she says I'm progressing well. She'll be taking me out on the road on her CB250 next week before getting me accustomed to the Deauville.

This bike is immaculate

Lovely looking bike! Good luck with it!

cojomo2

StaggerLee wrote: »

Would you need to get that Restricted?

Would a Deauville be okay to ride restricted? Reason I ask is I'm looking at buying a scooter, for storage convenience as much as anything. But the Deauville looks like it would do the job with the Panniers. I'm on a learner permit at the moment.

No, you can exchange your permit for an unrestricted one after Jan 19th, provided you are 24 or over.

Merch

what year is the bike? saw a nice Deauville today, in good condition.

Cienciano

That's a clean bike. My mate got one in similar condition, same colour and all during the summer. He bought his off a priest.

Faith+1

Cienciano wrote: »

That's a clean bike. My mate got one in similar condition, same colour and all during the summer. He bought his off a priest.

Interesting......:cool: