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

listermint · 26-08-2021 3:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117806488#Comment_117806488

No. I hear it's sunny and watch out for the strawberries

galwaytt · 26-08-2021 3:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117755449#Comment_117755449

Taking a bit of time to get back into the swing of things tbh. Post-hols & all that.

flashinthepan · 27-08-2021 6:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117806488#Comment_117806488

Best of luck youngfella :-)

flashinthepan · 27-08-2021 6:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805862#Comment_117805862

After all that work

That's a pity hope you find somethin a bit more comfy :-)

Betsy Og · 27-08-2021 9:33pm

How would you upshift??? 😆

(in reference to the finally got feet down)

Betsy Og · 27-08-2021 9:41pm

I fear this is probably a stupid comment....but....(I'll risk it) if bikes were made so that the clutch could be disabled when the ignition is not turned on couldn't it be a basic theft deterrent? Leave it in gear so that the back wheel is locked (unless they get the chain off), so a bit like a disc lock. I know the advice is to lock it to something immovable ....& at the end of the day they could strip the bike or cut stuff off anyway, but but..... on the basis that most theft prevention is making it awkward for them, slowing them down, wouldn't it help?

Wossack · 27-08-2021 10:00pm

in practice would it do much more then a steering lock does already?

Betsy Og · 27-08-2021 10:31pm

I guess 2 lads can lift the front and wheelie it away, if the back wheel was locked up they'd literally have to carry it (or pop it on a cart/dolly)

Wossack · 28-08-2021 8:19am

Think a common enough one was to get the front wheel (in the case of a steering lock) onto a biscuit tin lid and man handle it somewhere more secluded to be worked over

same could be used if the back wheel was locked up methinks

the one I’d be worried about is it just getting lifted into the back of a van - why the preference is for the big F off chain. All the steering locks, immobilisers, hidden kill switches, disc locks, clutch lock up mechanisms etc won’t protect against sadly

Richard tea · 08-09-2021 12:30pm

Currently looking for a new helmet. Whats the story with buying from the uk. Take this helmet https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/382189 whats likely to be the extra charges? Vat etc?

GBX · 08-09-2021 1:42pm

Not sure about fees but Visor shop have it listed. Certain sizes not in but lead time given. No extra fees

https://www.thevisorshop.com/Mobile/en/ie/Scorpion-Exo-1400-Carbon-Motorcycle-Helmet/m-m-26101.aspx

Richard tea · 08-09-2021 2:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117863195#Comment_117863195

Seems to be near enough the same price. Thats if I add 23% vat and do a sterling to euro conversion

flashinthepan · 08-09-2021 3:00pm

Don't do it

Got fleeced by an post for €14.50 on a 48 euro part from uk + the 6.50 they charge to deliver ( addresspal ) so that's €21 almost half of the cost of the part on a 48 yoyo transaction tis a feckin joke

myclist · 08-09-2021 5:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117863340#Comment_117863340

No vat or duties from the visor shop to the republic.

enrique66_35 · 09-09-2021 8:46am

Bought a part from a UK site (couldn't be got here) for €148 and was charged €50 in import charges by FedEx and delivery delayed a day as I hadn't paid by 8AM for release. I'd be slow to buy from the UK now as any saving is likely to be wiped out by the customs & VAT cost. Might be worth looking further afield as well at the likes of louis.eu or xlmoto etc.

listermint · 09-09-2021 8:51am

Buying from the UK. ? You might as well buy from Japan. These days.

horse7 · 09-09-2021 10:38am

There's lots of news about an Amazon fulfillment center in Ireland in the papers, will this help us ?

horse7 · 09-09-2021 11:36am

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/in-the-news-what-amazon-s-fulfilment-centre-might-mean-for-ireland-1.4609603

zubair · 10-09-2021 6:43am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117866476#Comment_117866476

Where were you the last 9 months lol.

LIGHTNING · 10-09-2021 1:20pm

Well the NSR is gone to a new home. Jesus the amount of time wasters on DoneDeal, I forgot how bad it was. Now to decide what bike I would like to replace the CB500X with as well.

First thoughts

1) Royal Enfield Interceptor

2) Moto Guizzi V7 IV Stone

3) MT07

Basically it has to be comfy i.e no sports bikes. There is nothing wrong with the CB500X but I am not doing any touring or any sort of light off roading on it so its a bit of a waste.

blade1 · 10-09-2021 7:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117872162#Comment_117872162

If I was thinking MT, I'd be going Mt10 or MT09.

Out of the other 2 I'd personally go Guzzi.

Cant give you any info on any of them though as I haven't ridden them.

Varik · 10-09-2021 8:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117872162#Comment_117872162

MT07 is the odd one out compared to the other 2, why it and not either of the xrs.

LIGHTNING · 11-09-2021 2:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117874052#Comment_117874052

Yeah I threw in the MT07 just because its price performance is pretty good and its still an upright seating position. Not mad on the looks of the XSR to be honest.

geotrig · 12-09-2021 9:46am

Fee the same about the xsr myself. I also slightly prefer the look of the mt 07 over the 09 10

IrishGrimReaper · 12-09-2021 1:30pm

Well lads is this pluggable or what will I do? suppose after 3 years I was due a puncture.

zubair · 14-09-2021 2:20pm

ugh. But ye, I'd try and plug it alright.

Muppet Man · 15-09-2021 8:20am

I Dont post here, but I Saw this in vilamoura tonight and thought it was kinda cool... said I would share it.

horse7 · 27-09-2021 8:44pm

Big head!!! Here's the thing, I got a new helmet and it's really good fit, but after an hour and half riding it's really tight on my head, so once I take it off for 5 minutes all is good to go again. So is it normal or does your head swell after a while riding?

Skill Magill · 27-09-2021 9:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117947178#Comment_117947178

Christ, I really must take my mind out of the gutter 🤐

galwaytt · 28-09-2021 3:17pm

Right then: no going back now: just sent a deposit on a (new-to-me) bike in Netherlands........ all I have to do now is.............go & get it, in about 3 weeks. I hope the weather isn't mental on the way back......

GBX · 28-09-2021 4:09pm

What ya getting???

Skill Magill · 28-09-2021 8:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117950052#Comment_117950052

+1 on whatcha gettin. How does that work? Fly to Schipol and drive the bike back? What about insurance traveling from Holland through England, do you need to organise that or will your policy cover it?

Betsy Og · 29-09-2021 11:10am

Your Irish policy should cover it (might have to top up depending on what already covered for, if dropping something off it etc). Cherbourg is your other option if want to avoid "plague island" - drop by the Ulster Tower (the Somme). (Can't seem to rotate photo).

galwaytt · 01-10-2021 12:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117950283#Comment_117950283

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117951458#Comment_117951458

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117953309#Comment_117953309

I'll not divulge just yet: where's the fun in that !! 😀

I'm flying to NL, collecting it from the shop, and riding it home.

I wouldn't even countenance going via UK these days, so it's Cherbourg-Dublin - get a nice rest on the boat, and short-ish trip home to Galway. One stopover enroute in France as there's no boat to catch on a Saturday anyway.

Bike will be insured here before I go over for it.

LIGHTNING · 01-10-2021 3:05pm

So I was near megabikes and I dropped in to have a look. The MT-07 in flesh isnt a very nice looking bike, it looks odd from pretty much all angles. Wont be getting that! I did see that Kawasaki announced a Z650 RS that looks nice.

flashinthepan · 01-10-2021 6:46pm

Yeah it would be a tough choice

The MT-07 looks a little too naked

And the Z650 RS looks to retro to my liking

geotrig · 01-10-2021 7:37pm

Was it a new mt07 the new light on the is very jarring ? I'm not fond of some of the colours either , I suppose for me with any of these sometimes colouring is the difference, like poster bove I'm not gone on the Kawasaki z 650rs it's just too retro / samilar to the xsr. They are not bad bikes I'd just pick others over them.

horse7 · 01-10-2021 10:31pm

This is my latest crush. https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/cfmoto-officially-unveils-the-2021-800mt/

GBX · 02-10-2021 12:26am

Can see a lines from a GS, Multistrada and Africa Twin. Not a bad looking bike.

horse7 · 02-10-2021 8:30am

It's KTM engine & Bosch electrics.

LIGHTNING · 02-10-2021 9:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117964640#Comment_117964640

It just looked odd from pretty much all angles, the fuel tank is a weird shape on it as well. Everything else about it is great price/performance is great. But I dont think I could have it on my driveway and not think "boy she aint a looker!"

galwaytt · 12-10-2021 1:00pm

Ah propos nothing in particular - the SO was looking at a bike - well bought it, yesterday, and the guy had already bought a new bike to replace it.

A new (ish) Benelli TRK502. i have to say, it is very impressive in the flesh, well equipped, and even the exhaust note was impressive. At the price they are, you'd be hard pressed to pay big money for old stuff when you could have one of them imho.

Henry Ford III · 13-10-2021 1:22pm

Got the SFV650 Gladius out for a spin yesterday.

I've reached a point where I've no more jobs to do on it. It's running and riding beautifully. Might throw a small screen on it soon however.

Henry Ford III · 15-10-2021 8:51am

Update. Bought a screen 😊

GBX · 15-10-2021 9:47am

Bought a new chain & sprockets for my Tiger. Gonna get a breaker/rivet tool and do it myself. Have a torque wrench somewhere from one of them random Lidl shops.

sonic85 · 17-10-2021 7:05pm

I'm looking at buying a new pair of boots - possibly Alpinestars and was just wondering if anyone here has a pair of Alpinstars and if so what is the fit like? Is is safe enough to go with the size you normally wear or would I need to go up a size? Thanks

Bluefoam · 17-10-2021 8:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033188#Comment_118033188

Try a pair on

GBX · 17-10-2021 8:50pm

Definitely try a pair on. I got a pair of Dainese in 9/43 and had to return as they ended up too small.

sonic85 · 17-10-2021 8:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033488#Comment_118033488

There aren't any bike shops in my neck of the woods and I don't want the hassle of blindly ordering stuff online and having to send it back. I've read Alpinestars stuff can be a bit on the tight side so I was just wondering if I'd be better off going up a size to compensate

Bluefoam · 17-10-2021 9:07pm

This is the internet... Treat anything you read on a forum with a pinch of salt... Not that people will purposely give false information, but because they generally don't know what they're talking about.

I bought a pair of Alpinestar boots about 2 months ago. They sizing feels a little large, but I haven't broken them in yet. I'm satisfied and am not intending to return them.

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