First time bikers

October 5, 2015

How do you get the holder to display your tax disc

How do you get the holder to display your tax disc Hi folks can anyone tell me how do you get the holder to keep and display your disc? Thanks. Source: How do you get the holder to display your tax disc

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September 29, 2015

€1800!!! on 125 :O

€1800!!! on 125 :O MCE insurance quoted me for €1800 for comprehensive with an excess of €750. And the much more ‘reasonable’ quote of €1100 for third party….. I’m 18, holding a provisional a2 license on a 2010 cbf 125… is this a normal quote? Source: €1800!!! on 125 :O

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September 25, 2015

Driving Up North

Driving Up North Just a quick question, can you drive up North with L Plates and Learner Permit from the South… Do you need to apply for a separate permit for up there ??? reason im asking planing on a coastal road trip heading north first… cause im board out of my bean […]

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September 24, 2015

Is this GN250 a good first bike?

Is this GN250 a good first bike? Hi everyone, What do you think of this GN250 as a first bike? http://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-fo…gn250/10453921 Would the age be anything to worry about? What about resale value? Is there a market for 250’s? I’m 24, 70kg, 5’9″. Mostly want a bike just to learn on for […]

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August 4, 2015

Is this gear any use?

Is this gear any use? So I came across this offer [URL="http://www.motorcycleshop.ie/spada-starter-gear-pack–helmet-jacket-trousers-and-gloves-4193-p.asp"[/URL] and it seems a great bit of starter gear, some Google searching seem to say it’s decent to but can someone give a beginner a bit of advice, my knowledge doesn’t extend beyond the very major brands just yet. I’m only in the […]

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August 3, 2015

Liscence advice

Liscence advice hi lads complete noob here im 25 with full car liscence about 6 years, what do i need to do to get learners permit for a bike do i need to sit theory test again? And with the liscence is all i need to do to get goin the ibt course, thanks in […]

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August 3, 2015

Mid Life Crises

Mid Life Crises Hey All! I am a mid forties mid life crises sufferer who would love to start riding in Cork! I have passed my Theory Test and have applied for my learner permit. I have booked my IBT which I am really looking forward to completing! Next step is a problem for me!!! […]

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July 23, 2015

Test / IBT Strategy for a newbie!

Test / IBT Strategy for a newbie! Hey folks, Was just having a look and trying to get my mind around the IBT and test structure (which is a nightmare). Anyway, as a complete starter (but at 30yr old with an A provisional licence) – I’d prefer to start IBT at an A1 level and […]

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