Passed IBT looking for a scooter

RHJ

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Del2005

For the helmet go into a shop and get your head measured, then try on several brands to see which fits best. The price of a helmet doesn't matter if it doesn't fit correctly.


A few years ago I got a bike delivered to Holyhead for £150 or so. When I priced in flying over and six hours travelling back it was much less hassle, that was a 750 a 125 across the UK it would be a chore.

macplaxton

+1 on buying a helmet in a bricks and mortar shop. Try loads on for fit.

If importing also factor in the VRT, not much for 125 I know, but another expense all the same (also price up the time / consider the logistics for the leg work of getting to/from VRT)

I'd wait a bit longer. I'm sure the pound has another bit to go yet.

RHJ

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Del2005

Crossan's outside Newry has a good selection of helmets

http://www.thevisorshop.com/Mobile/MobileDefault.aspx

All the dealers sell on donedeal so pick a bike you like and search for it.

RHJ

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Del2005

RHJ wrote: »

I should have mentioned in my post that I have family in London so could stay with them, If you do mind me asking who did you use to get the bike shipped to Holyhead? I could always push the bike on to the boat and then ride it back to Galway

The shop I bought from arranged the transport so no idea who it was. London is a long way from Holyhead and would be a nightmare on a 125, you couldn't ride it back anyway as an Irish learner permit isn't valid outside Ireland. I know of a person who had a bike stuck in NI till they passed their test.

RHJ

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Del2005

RHJ wrote: »

Sorry for the confusion I meant I'd ride it back once it was I was back here in Ireland, I'd push it on to the ship in the UK

Wasn't sure when you mentioned having family in London, I know plenty of people who do not know that an Irish permit isn't valid outside the Republic.

RHJ

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galwaytt

RHJ wrote: »

Hi again everyone

Just realised is the limit of a A1 125cc or 11kw? [\b]

This is the bike I'm thinking of buying
touch.adverts.ie/scooters/vespa-px-125-180/11369231#comment_76499313

What do you think?

Also I'll need to get the bike transported to Galway is there a courier /man with a van, any recommendations?

I think you're crazy 😀

And I'm a Vespa owner. In Galway.

Have you driven or ridden a PX ? They're no pushover. Bears zero semblance to any bike ur scooter currently on sale .....

Bike delivery from UK to Ireland is 250 - 380 depending on what part of the UK you're bringing it from.

MSVforever

Moto4u in Rathfarnham have usually a good selection of 2nd hand scooters.

Paul Ryan motorcycles in Park West (not far from Woodies) was selling a Suzuki AN125 for little money.

I would recommend a Yamaha Xmax 125 or a Suzuki Burgmann 125 (nice and comfy).

RHJ

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RHJ

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MSVforever

RHJ wrote: »

Just a quick update

I bought the An 125 from Paul :-)

I'm getting it delivered to Galway by Thursday

Thanks everyone for all your help

Congrats. That's great news.
Enjoy your bike.
Well wear and stay safe.

RHJ

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MSVforever

RHJ wrote: »

So sorry something I completely forgot to ask what type of lock do I need if I'm parking my bike in a shared driveway and on the street?, to the best of my knowledge the an125 comes with a steering lock as standard, would that be enough security for the moment until I have time to get a lock?

I would get an alarmed disc lock and a chain lock. If you park it in a drive way then get a cover as well. I also lock the driveway with a chain over night. Too many dodgy characters around.

listermint

If you'd like to keep it get an almax chain and an alarmed disklock like a Xena.

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listermint

RHJ wrote: »

Thanks listermint

Unfortunately I don't have a lot of money at the moment due to being out of work
( I bought a bike so I could improve my chances of finding work)

Could you recommend a cheap disc lock and Chain? I wouldn't be leaving the bike unintended for that long

Okay there is an alarmed disk lock on amazon that has top reviews you can't miss it quite cheap. And get a mammoth chain they are not expensive but do the trick.

galwaytt

Buy a proper chain and lock it to something solid. Bikes come & go, but a good lock will last a lifetime, over many bikes. My Abus Granit is 20yrs+ at this stage, so over that period has worked out at.........€3 a year ?

A standard steering lock - esp on 125, is next to useless.

RHJ

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