S1000R

DaveD

Anyone have one?

I test rode one last year and loved it. I'm looking to change the GSXR and the S1R is quite appealing to me. I'd be using it all year round to commute and a few weekend blasts.

Never bought a brand new bike before though

arybvtcw0eolkf

DaveD wrote: »

Anyone have one?

I test rode one last year and loved it. I'm looking to change the GSXR and the S1R is quite appealing to me. I'd be using it all year round to commute and a few weekend blasts.

Never bought a brand new bike before though

I've no experience with the S1000R but after owning a BMW for the last three years I'd advise you to steer well clear of dealing with those shower of contemptible bastards in Joe Duffys (Finglas).

I've had endless trouble with them, not once have they done a job on my bike which didn't have to go back at least a number of times to have their bad work made right.. I'd advise anyone to steer clear of these people.

DaveD

Am i right though that the only sales in Ireland is Joe Duffy's & Keary's in Cork?

In fairness JD's sales have been great to deal with so far and have given a decent trade in price.

Cienciano

DaveD wrote: »

Am i right though that the only sales in Ireland is Joe Duffy's & Keary's in Cork?

In fairness JD's sales have been great to deal with so far and have given a decent trade in price.

I bought off them before (joe duffy). My advice is to get in writing exactly what bike you agreed to including exact model, colour, optional extras.

Ayrtonf7

DaveD wrote: »

In fairness JD's sales have been great to deal with so far and have given a decent trade in price.

IMHO sales is often the most pleasent part of any purchase. Its aftercare that sets the good retailers apart from the bad

Cienciano

Ayrtonf7 wrote: »

IMHO sales is often the most pleasent part of any purchase. Its aftercare that sets the good retailers apart from the bad

This x100

szatan84

DaveD wrote: »

Am i right though that the only sales in Ireland is Joe Duffy's & Keary's in Cork?

In fairness JD's sales have been great to deal with so far and have given a decent trade in price.

There's Maddocks in Bray.

Wonda-Boy

If I was buying one I would deffo head to Kearys in Cork. Sure the spin home would be heaven sent.

fatbast

the s1000r looks like a great bike its getting very good reviews, i would go for the newer s1000xr which looks like a more practical machine, not exactly cheap tho!

arybvtcw0eolkf

szatan84 wrote: »

There's Maddocks in Bray.

Maddocks is too far from me to have had any work carried out, but I know Paddy Maddock over 25 years now and he's always been a gentleman.

Cienciano

I've heard lots of mixed reviews about Maddox. Can be bang on one minute and a complete arséhole the next. And that's from a few people. Nothing that would fill me with confidence tbh