Hi there,

Buddy of mine thinking of importing a bike from the USA, it's a Goldwing worth approx. $8k USD and is wondering whats the general process for this.
Are there any guys doing business out there who handle this for a given fee?
Does anyone know what the typical cost of importing a bike from the USA would be?
I know there would likely be import tax and registration fees etc. but would be good to hear from anyone who has done this already or used a shipper to manage collection, import & delivery etc?

Your thoughts?

JTN

Very well put together film. It's on what we'd probably all like to happen when any bike gets stolen!
https://youtu.be/gDZ2oO9Ny1M

Lads anyone ever buy a frame in the uk . How much did your courier cost ya and who did you use ? thanks in advance !

A little vid I pieced together with some motocycle related romps and frolics I partook in for 2018. Have a look if you're even remotely interested!

https://youtu.be/ZKUAbZiNJq0

Hi all,
Querying if anyone has experienced issues with a vfr800 gen6 starter switch. Bike has been difficult to start in the last couple of months. Some days it starts when pressing the start button once. Other times it may take numerous hits of the starter switch.

It goes through the fuel pump primer cycle fine, even turned the ignition switch on/off (plus kill switch) numerous times and the pump primer cycle seems ok.

Sprayed some wd spray (contact spray in it) and I think it helped for a bit. Original problem is back, Am I wasting my time and just replace the switch (is there a online breaker in irl to source the switch)
Cheers
Ger

What was initially expected to be a minor exercise in Cat rescue by the trackside at Donington Park, has resulted in the complete demolition and excavation of two famous corners from the Melbourne Hairpin to Goddards at the renowned British racing circuit.



Previous attempts to thwart what onlookers described as 'a very real threat to riders safety' were confounded by an elaborate underground maze of burrows hidden beneath the... [Read More]

Just on news....
Bollix

Hello all,
I would like to buy this week some helmet. Any recommendation please?
Open face vs full face?
What are you using for cruisers? Any good shop to get one?

was thinking about this one LS2 FF399 VALIANT or SHARK EVOLINE. Or maybe open one ......ahh decisions....decisions..

Thanks in advance.
Jiri

MotoGP legend Mick Doohan believes that Honda newboy Jorge Lorenzo has no excuses left for not winning another title as he will have the same equipment as current team-mate and reigning champion Marc Marquez.



Doohan, who was generally regarded as having been gifted the fastest 500cc Honda during his domination of 90's Grand Prix that even a trained chimp could win on, thinks having both riders in one camp can only be good for the Honda Team as it will help to... [Read More]

Irish rider Derek McGee has lifted the Geoff Duke Duke Trophy having deposed Yorkshireman Dean Harrison - the winner for the last two years – with a 17-point margin of victory.



2015 Duke Newcomers Award winner Adam McLean finished third third, having finished 10th in 2017. Best Newcomer in the 2018 series is County Limerick rider Liam Chawke who finished 17th overall in the rankings table.

Best Classic Only... [Read More]

Hi so I'm looking to get my first bike as I need something cheap to get around. I'm a college student and money is a little tight so I've been looking at ninja 250s from the UK and they are much cheaper there even with VRT and Shipping costs included than just getting one here. Just wanted to ask how do I go about getting one shipped from the seller to my doorstep?

World of sport will include a bit about Barry Sheene.

I think it has been on before .

Electic bike riders can now experience the 'character' of a real motorcycle!https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...orcycle-jocks/

Edit: the bloody Jocks hack has fecked the link :) How do I delete??

Bit the bullet and got one after two months of procrastinating.

Picked it up at Ducati Aylesbury over in the UK very nice guys there will be back there one day.

Ducati 848 Evo Corse SE 2012
In love with it.

Whats the story with ktm and reliability lads? Ive heard horror stories but like everything else they are probably inaccurate and exaggerated, anyone here know the real story? Is there any particular bad model? Just interested for a friend

Are there any sidecar owners on here? I'd love to try one but don't think I will have money for one for quite a while. I think even being a passenger would be great. I don't see many for sale and would be more interested in a Ural/Dnepr/Royal Enfield look rather than a Goldwing/sofa.

you dont see many bikes on the road anymore. season granted, and the used bike market seems to have dwindled to almost nothing. Is biking finished here?

Folks any power difference between ZZR1400 and the performance model from 2012 on I see akra pipes can’t see any details other than that

Is there a way of getting the registered owner details of a bike that been sat in a car park for over a year claiming dust, it just needs a wash and a service and she’d be flying and I want it!

I’m sure this has come up before but I couldn’t find a thread on here.

Anyone know where in Ireland I can get mine repaired . ON button missing...thanks

Tonight it will be all about Norton .

Last night it was Triumph.

Asking everyone to upload their entries to the Photo of the Month Competition Gallery

https://www.biker.ie/gallery/upload....le=1&album=578

This is to avoid the issue of broken links messing up the voting thread and to ensure that the pics remain visible in the future...

Let me know if ye have any hassle - happy to upload pics for anyone having difficulty...

Or just post a link and I'll try to sort it out when putting the voting thread together...

Please enter the competition in the spirit which it is intended and use a picture taken in December.

Pictures must contain your own bike (can be taken by... [Read More]

Joint 2nd place with 17 votes each...

No.1 Motomong


No.3 harleyt

WorldSBK bosses have confirmed that points will be awarded for all three weekend races in 2019 but the Superpole race will not be included in any records and historical data.



Superbikes change from four to three free practice sessions, meaning Friday will revert back to two WorldSBK Free Practices. WorldSSP on track action will remain the same, whilst WorldSSP300 will be split into two groups with two free practice sessions for each group. The final times from... [Read More]

Hi,
Currently with AXA, have emailed but no response and thought I'd be quicker getting an answer here...

Many on here with 2 or more bikes? If so with AXA? and if you have 2 bikes insured was it a big jump? I know the one not being driven would be insured as fire/theft if left at home etc. The other would be fully comp while driving, I know it'd depend on the second bike and how expensive it'd be/cost of insuring.

So essentially, is it straightforward enough to get a second bike insured?

Going at safer speed to be considered harmful.

From:

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/newsi...law/ar-BBQMDNO

... [Read More]

Talking with an equally aged Old Fart, reminiscences revealed that back in the late nineteen-fifties to early nineteen-sixties, his Dad had an old brit combo, and that when the father was riding along through inclement weather, the Old Man would make a gesture with his left hand, patting it in under his right armpit as other riders approached and passed by … this being a form of mutually recognised motorcyclist signal of the times, understood as a stoic acknowledgement of the common sufferance of the state of shitty-wet-weatherness.
... [Read More]

Honda Racing’s Bennetts British Superbike new boys Andrew Irwin and Xavi Fores have made their debuts at Monteblanco this morning.

Both riders are new to the Fireblade and to the Spanish circuit, which Honda has used almost exclusively for the last couple of years.

Looking to get some naff chrome removed from a set of R1 rims, USA import and the wheels look naff, some of the chrome is lifting but not enough to peel it all off, dont really want to be buying massive amounts of hydrochloric acid or shot blast through the rim, anyone know of a place in ireland that can remove chrome? also a little ding in the front rim i need to get straightened (not leaking but unsightly). Have tried Manly chrome in meath and they had no interest in touching it as they dont do "decorative chrome" which bugs me as i dont want it put on.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GRLT7Xeoa0

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLM-YCn...=1s5jpbpjy3cxl

Have a look at second bit on insta 😂

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...NyYjl5YjBHQ1hn

Wondering if anybody has used / is using this ?

The previous owner of my bike recommended it for downloading a range of custom maps for the bike (675 Daytona). I'm interested in using it to try to read a fault code - as it claims to be able to do that.

Freeware - so just needs the cost of a proper comms cable. Had a look at the online user manual for setup and operating instructions but doesn't seem the easiest thing in the world to use..

T think they are all here , so you can start planning your weekends away!


Irish National & International Road Race dates 2019




26/27th April
Cookstown 100
3rd/4th May
Tandragee
14th - 18th May
NW 200 Week
15th/16th June
Kells
28th/29th June
Enniskillen
6th/7th July
Skerries
13th/14th July
Walderstown
20th/21st July
Faugheen
26th/27th July
Armoy
3rd/4th August
Cork (TBC)
7th-10th August
UGP Week
7th -8th September
Killalane




Isle of... [Read More]

I’ve just stumbled into a situation and I’m looking for someone who can help me with a advice.
I’m looking to purchase a motorcycle from an auction in Bristol UK, now the motorcycleis listed without V5 logbook(was probably lost or stolen) I’ve contacted DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing ) and they told me that I have to apply for an export certificate in order for me to register the bike in Ireland,(which will take 4 weeks to receive it), but what I don’t know is, if the bike has no V5 can I bring it in Ireland? and then wait for the export certificate?Will I need the V5 log book when I bring the bike on the ferry? The only paper work I will get with the bike is probably a receipt from auctioneer. Thanks
... [Read More]