New to 2 wheeled motors

[Quickb]

Hi
Just wanted to say "howya" to all and ask for some advice.

have been lurking a wee bit on this forum and others for a while now....

A bit of background info....
I'm looking for a bike for commuting from Drogheda to Dublin. so sick of sitting in traffic.

I'm 33 years of age and 5' 11"

I've got my A provisional and had a few bike lessons with a few more to go.

bikes I am looking at are Transalp, Vstrom or F650GS (restricted of course).
budget around €2k-€3k.

does anyone think these bikes may be a bit big for a first bike. also if anyone is selling one within that price bracket let me know.

thanks

[HIGHSIDER]

"Transalp, Vstrom or F650GS (restricted of course)".....great choice Quick..

You'll not go wrong with any of the above list bikes for a first bike...Personally I'd have the Vstrom...

And for that buget....you'll pick up a cracking bike for that now..

Good luck with the selection & welcome...

[ROSSI 46]

welcome to

vstrom would be my choice out the three

[Linda O'Murchu's Husband]

Welcome and good luck with your choice of bike

[billythebarber]

Howaya and welcome to Best of luck finding a bike you like....with that budget you will have no problem

[harleyt]

how ya
welcome 2


go for the africa twin crackin lookin motor
mate of mine has 2 of em

[free rider]

Welcome to
The Vstorm would be the best in my opinion.
Done Deal be a good start if you looking to buy.

[Quickb]

thanks for the welcomes and words of wisdom...

I actually preferred the vstrom in any event. I'll keep a watchful eye on the market.

[My First Suzuki]

Welcome aboard & best of luck with the bike search

[Valid]

Howya to you too
Welcome to

I'm 5ft 11 as well and a mate of mine has a Transalp and it's huge.It dont matter about your height,it's the inside leg measurement that counts.Enjoy the bike hunt.

[louis]

hello and welcome to the site. best of luck with choosing the bike. think i would choose the Vstrom outta that three

[kwackerzx9]

welcome to


Happy bike hunting, Honda Deauville could be an option... Nice luggage space as standard!

[mosquito]

Howya and welcome to

You'll get alot of bike for 3g

[Quickb]

I've been looking at a few deauvilles, definitley looks more comfy for commuting.


I'll keep on looking around.

btw great site guys

[kaleb]

welcome


drogheda to dublin.......on the old roads of course

have a125 for sale if you're interested?

big bike,great height and balance etc

lowest insurance bracket.

I use it for 50k commute daily-its spot on.

top speed 125km/h (ish)

worth a look .


http://www.biker.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=98202




either way best of luck with whatever you buy

[Quickb]

hi kaleb

thanks for the offer. got a gs500 (restricted) yesterday. I've been playing with my new toy ever since.

it was nice day for a spin .....so took it up to Dub to see the family

[gixermad]

Not a bad starter best of luck with it. Now you have the bug..