General chat thread... Links, pictures, banter etc

blade1

Lumen wrote: »

"POLITE" vest news from June. LOL.

Motorcyclist claims POLITE vest "ruined my life"
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/june/polite-vest-ruined-life/

Oh well, maybe there is justice after all!!

Sonics2k

Eh, I'm not a fan of the Polite vests but it seems to me like he was just being ultra-careful and making sure he was well visible.

Max Headroom

Sonics2k wrote: »

Eh, I'm not a fan of the Polite vests but it seems to me like he was just being ultra-careful and making sure he was well visible.

Hate those vests things..i dont wear one, never have...i'd rather depend on my own senses and common sense.....ok so far..;)

Wonda-Boy

Lads really good sale on in Halfords at the moment especially on cleaning gear. I got a bucket, large bottle of car/bike wash, 5 micro fibre cloths and a large microfibre scrub mit for €6!!!

They also have a motorist tool kit half price for 20 well worth it for the bike if going on long trips.....

Lumen

Sonics2k wrote: »

Eh, I'm not a fan of the Polite vests but it seems to me like he was just being ultra-careful and making sure he was well visible.

Yeah, the ex-copper bike was pushing it though.

Interceptor

Sonics2k wrote: »

Eh, I'm not a fan of the Polite vests but it seems to me like he was just being ultra-careful and making sure he was well visible.

He went to the cop shop to make a complaint about his treatment at the roadside and then they issued charges? His choice of bike, helmet and jacket were in poor taste but he shouldn't lose his job, house and insurance for it. I'd say there's more to this than they are saying.

Hotblack Desiato

Only after Emanuel later made a complaint to the police about his treatment was he called into a police station about the incident.

That's where he went wrong

horse7

Anyone going out riding tomorrow morning 11am, the meet n ride group are doing one after 6pm today, can't find a weekday morning group, north Dublin group ride out is on aug bank holiday omeath to letterkenny. For me mornings are best and weekends are full of traffic.

honda boi

What's your opinion on a short arse(4"11) on a MK1 Fazer for a first bike?
Would you think it will be too big in height?

horse7

Try this. https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/motorcycle-ergonomics-simulator

honda boi

Thanks horse used that already.
Doesn't seem to bad on him.
But real world experiences are better to go by.

Beast4mdaeast

Beast4mdaeast

Beast4mdaeast wrote: »

Ahh pic wont show

Beast4mdaeast

Ahhh why wont my photo show

horse7

Save as a JPEG and make sure the file is small enough to upload.

D3V!L

Looks like the new Honda Monkey bike may be a little small for me !!

horse7

Can't beat the real deal. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Afz6oTHAbo

Wonda-Boy

Thats a kid in a monkey suit!!!

Richard tea

www.motorcycleshop.ie are doing 15% off everything including sale items until midnight 31st . PULITSLAP code So now is the time to pick up some service items if you plan a service anytime soon

zubair

Richard tea wrote: »

www.motorcycleshop.ie are doing 15% off everything including sale items until midnight 31st . PULITSLAP code So now is the time to pick up some service items if you plan a service anytime soon

Cheers, already on it. Full brake pad set, dry chain lube and a new puncture repair kit ordered. Saved 20 bucks.

arybvtcw0eolkf

I know there's been a few questions re transporting a bike into the country, but boards.ie has a sh*t search engine so here goes again.

Can anyone recommend a courier to bring a bike from the UK back to Dublin please?.

As is the norm here too, my son has just sold another bike lol and is looking (I think there's a deposit paid) on a Ducati Hypermotard 850 SP and will need to have it shipped over.

horse7

Terrible search engine,just terrible, try this. https://youtu.be/0k_EBP8OtcU

blade1

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

I know there's been a few questions re transporting a bike into the country, but boards.ie has a sh*t search engine so here goes again.

Can anyone recommend a courier to bring a bike from the UK back to Dublin please?.

As is the norm here too, my son has just sold another bike lol and is looking (I think there's a deposit paid) on a Ducati Hypermotard 850 SP and will need to have it shipped over.

Ted's Trucking.
Excellent service.

arybvtcw0eolkf

blade1 wrote: »

Ted's Trucking.
Excellent service.

Cheers, he mentioned those and Overlanders earlier so I said I'd throw a post up here for him.

You've used them?.

Cork Trucker

Have a look at Kiely Movers. On Facebook, they are doing bike collection/delivery service from the UK to Ireland. Waterford based but they’ll deliver anywhere.

Cork Trucker

Could anyone advise on the best time of year to buy a bike? Would November/December/January be a good time? Looking to buy when there is low demand hence a better price. The prices on DoneDeal seem outrageous but we are in biking season

beno619

Could anyone recommend a driving instructor that knows the Dun Laoghaire area and would know the test route ? Cheers.

blade1

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Cheers, he mentioned those and Overlanders earlier so I said I'd throw a post up here for him.

You've used them?.

I have Mak a few weeks ago.
They brought in my Tuono racing for me.

listermint

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Cheers, he mentioned those and Overlanders earlier so I said I'd throw a post up here for him.

You've used them?.

Used Teds myself, not a problem. Very helpful and nice to deal with.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Cheers lads, he's gone with Teds.

Some bike, can't wait to see it.

Since the deal is done here's the bike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7UcXh4GPdI