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New biker, not sure I can all myself that has I start my IBT on Monday
.If anyone has a learner bike they recommend. As I'm on the hunt for my first bike, have a category A learner permit.
Cheers
Andy
New to biker in the making.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 06:28 PM
Hi guys and gals.
New biker, not sure I can all myself that has I start my IBT on Monday.
If anyone has a learner bike they recommend. As I'm on the hunt for my first bike, have a category A learner permit.
Cheers
Andy
New biker, not sure I can all myself that has I start my IBT on Monday
.If anyone has a learner bike they recommend. As I'm on the hunt for my first bike, have a category A learner permit.
Cheers
Andy
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:02 PM
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:13 PM
Howdy-doody and welcome. 
I could be arguing in my spare time.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:14 PM
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:24 PM
Andy to the world of biking .... you're gonna love it ...
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:48 PM
Welcome noobie,
What sort of bike you after, trail(off roady), cruiser (sit backy with chrome), general road starter, racing type?
What sort of bike you after, trail(off roady), cruiser (sit backy with chrome), general road starter, racing type?
Ride to live, live to ride.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:49 PM
Andy.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 07:50 PM
Welcome noobie,
What sort of bike you after, trail(off roady), cruiser (sit backy with chrome), general road starter, racing type?
What sort of bike you after, trail(off roady), cruiser (sit backy with chrome), general road starter, racing type?
Ride to live, live to ride.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:17 PM
cb1, on 04 February 2012 - 07:50 PM, said:
Welcome noobie,
What sort of bike you after, trail(off roady), cruiser (sit backy with chrome), general road starter, racing type?
What sort of bike you after, trail(off roady), cruiser (sit backy with chrome), general road starter, racing type?
theres a fcukin echo in here
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:21 PM
Welcome aboard!
See what you think of the IBT bike.
My only advice is not to spend a lot on your first bike. You can change it in 6 months time if you fancy a different one.
See what you think of the IBT bike.
My only advice is not to spend a lot on your first bike. You can change it in 6 months time if you fancy a different one.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:23 PM
Welcome.
The recession must be terrible for those involved.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:51 PM
welcome and have fun
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 09:30 PM
HI Andy and to IBF.
A good place to start looking at bikes is Donedeal.ie - just scroll down thru til you see one you like the look of, read the sellers blurb about condition, mileage, age, price
extras etc and start making a list.
Then go to Bikez.com or MCN.com for reviews and specifications.
You'll probably feel bamboozled by the vast choice of machine out there at first, but gradually you will start to understand more and develop a preference for a certain type, make,
model etc.
Then, you can go to your friendly local dealer and throw the leg over a few different bikes, see them in the flesh!
Talk to bikers about their machines - we love any excuse to talk bike! Also, read the Machines forums here on IBF too.
Learn all you can before going to buy - while you can change the bike if it's not suitable or to your liking, it's a buyer's market at the moment, not a sellers, so you could lose money!
Bring a knowledgeable person with you when thinking of buying to have an objective eye.
Make sure you will be able to get insured first - no good buying and then not able to get insured.
Factor in PPE (gear), insurance, tax and repairs to the budget.
Well, good luck in the search and enjoy the IBT!
Gillian
to IBF.A good place to start looking at bikes is Donedeal.ie - just scroll down thru til you see one you like the look of, read the sellers blurb about condition, mileage, age, price
extras etc and start making a list.
Then go to Bikez.com or MCN.com for reviews and specifications.
You'll probably feel bamboozled by the vast choice of machine out there at first, but gradually you will start to understand more and develop a preference for a certain type, make,
model etc.
Then, you can go to your friendly local dealer and throw the leg over a few different bikes, see them in the flesh!
Talk to bikers about their machines - we love any excuse to talk bike! Also, read the Machines forums here on IBF too.
Learn all you can before going to buy - while you can change the bike if it's not suitable or to your liking, it's a buyer's market at the moment, not a sellers, so you could lose money!
Bring a knowledgeable person with you when thinking of buying to have an objective eye.
Make sure you will be able to get insured first - no good buying and then not able to get insured.
Factor in PPE (gear), insurance, tax and repairs to the budget.
Well, good luck in the search and enjoy the IBT!
Gillian
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 10:19 PM
Make It Idiot Proof And Someone Will Make A Better Idiot.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 11:08 PM
Cheer everyone and thanks for the warm welcome.
Was looking for something sporty Have my on a restricted SV650.
Was looking for something sporty Have my on a restricted SV650.
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 11:45 PM
A restricted SV?
Why look any further! I was going to recommend a bandit but if you are comfortable with the sv then stick with it. They are a cracking bike.
Even restricted they are still a goer!
If it is too much then see how you get on with the IBT - you may find you grow comfortable with the sv after the training.
Keep us all posted!!
Why look any further! I was going to recommend a bandit but if you are comfortable with the sv then stick with it. They are a cracking bike.
Even restricted they are still a goer!
If it is too much then see how you get on with the IBT - you may find you grow comfortable with the sv after the training.
Keep us all posted!!
slow is smooth, smooth is fast
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 12:28 AM
The Greek AKA The cat, on 04 February 2012 - 11:45 PM, said:
A restricted SV?
Why look any further! I was going to recommend a bandit but if you are comfortable with the sv then stick with it. They are a cracking bike.
Even restricted they are still a goer!
If it is too much then see how you get on with the IBT - you may find you grow comfortable with the sv after the training.
Keep us all posted!!
Why look any further! I was going to recommend a bandit but if you are comfortable with the sv then stick with it. They are a cracking bike.
Even restricted they are still a goer!
If it is too much then see how you get on with the IBT - you may find you grow comfortable with the sv after the training.
Keep us all posted!!
There is one or two on done deal that fall into my budget.
Going to see how the IBT goes first and get that done and dust before I pick one
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 02:55 PM
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