Any past experiences with IBT courses in Waterford - just got my Learner permit and wondering what people’s experiences have been.

I believe there are 2 centres in Waterford so just wondering if people had any recommendations- ideally one that provided gear but no worries if not as will have to get this sorted anyway.

Thanks!

Hi all,

So something peculiar happened a few weeks ago. I tend to bike into work randomly, as I normally have the use of a company car. It's in the industrial estate in Parkwest so the bike is in a cul-de-sac outside offices.

For years I've never had an issue, however few weeks ago, around lunch time 2 scrotes walked up to it taking pictures. Immediately went outside, didn't say anything but was just eye-ing them and they went away. Talked to the manager to leave the bike in the warehouse for the rest of the day to be safe. Since then I've been very reluctant to bring it back to work as we're not allowed to leave vehicles in warehouses for safety, access, insurance reasons. etc

What strikes me though as you would not see the bike unless you KNEW it was there in that cul de sac. It's far off the main road. So someone told them it's there.

Now in terms of security what can I do? Considering I'm not allowed to put a ground anchor in.

Hi Folks, Just curious about everyone's experiences with Motorcycle Clubs within Ireland.

I have been in a Club before in Ireland and I am wondering if people's overall experiences were similar to mine.

Have you ever considered starting your own?

Do you think Club life in Ireland is too controlled?

Do you think Club life in Ireland is behind the times in respect to the rest of Europe?

Have you ever been told you couldn't do something on fear of Violence ?

Do you think there needs to be changes in how certain clubs operate or expect from others?

Etc etc.

Let me know your thoughts please.

Hello folks,

I am a relatively new biker and I never park in Dublin. If I go into Dublin I normally bring the car. My wife will be at the Rotunda for a few days, I was going to bring the bike in for visiting cause traffic is terrible generally. It occured to me I've no idea how to park a bike in town. I read that I can't use the bays (there is no window to display in anyway of course) I have seen motorbikes parked at the u bar bicycle stands beside the rotunda but I don't know if they're just chancing their arm or not.

What do you use to heat your hands while riding in cold weather.

Are these any good for a temporary solution?

https://www.boots.ie/hothands-hand-warmer-10336655?srsltid=AYCX9vLXOGlQlFifh15SSnQg9WBxUIo8OVCcXqLFS83ZShbd1hrVsAPb

Tell me your trick 😉

Morning fellow bikers,

Just wanted to give a tale of caution for anyone looking to get a bike from the Triumph/Harley-Davidson/Ducatti dealership in Ballymount.

Bought a Tiger Rally pro, 2025 from then just less than a year ago, one owner who had traded it back in against something else with just 1000km on the clock. A dream for me to get something close to new.

Alarm bells should have run when they were adamant on only doing 1 years warranty, despite triumphs policy being 2, transferable between owners.

At around the 2000km mark, from shock started noticeably weaping, needing to be cleaned after every ride. This was brought to the attention of the service department in the dealership, only to be told this was cover in warranty.

I've spent the last few months back and forth with them, Triumph in the UK, the consumer rights group and SIMI, without much headway.

At this rate I'm exhausted with the whole thing and am probably just going to have to accept defeat and be out of pocket for Bill.

Word to all current and future bikers: stick to the likes of city spares who will stand over a warranty, Triumph dublin is to be avoided

Did anyone ever go riding at Nutts Corner ? Is it any fun ? It seems you can rent it for tests. Did anyone book it for a weekend ?

If anyone is planning to enjoy the nice weather and go for a ride if you are in the Tyrrelstown area. Huge spillage that goes into the main street .....so over next few day may be slippy.

Firstly, sorry if this is the wrong sub. I tried searching for a quad specific one after google lead me here when doing research on a company.

Looking for quad bikes for my kids. 50cc or 70cc. They are 5 and 7. Happy to buy second hand if from a reputable shop. Based in the west but will travel to get the right ones. Any recommendations?

Also any recommendations for the best helmets and gear?

They kids have been on uncles quads as passengers and they are obsessed with getting their own. We're farmers so they would be useful.

Thanks

Hi all

Have been tying around with purchasing on these scooters/bikes as riden one in the Uk last week and was very impressed. Anyone in here have one and whats their long term opinions on them. Especially when it comes to filtering it does have a wide front end footprint.

I presume aside form the specialist bike insurer brokers other insurers get weird when you mention trike and being able to ride them under your car license.

Thanks

Spotted this in passing the other day - Funeral in St. Finbarr's (South), Dunbar Street, Cork City

Seriously.... tell everyone you know... lock your bike. Bike with no lock robbed, bike with lock left. Spend the 300e on the lock, its non negotable now.

Ban scambers but allow these scum to keep robbing. Garda need to do MORE

Has anyone done a paid tour in a group? And would you have any recommendations? Overlanders for example.

Thoughts are turning to next year and a bit of a long spin.

TIA

Hi there, anyone can recommend someone in Dublin area to shave off some foam from the seat ? I need it to be slightly lower and narrower

I got scrapped by a taxi last week, no major damage, apart from maybe some scratches on the car.

I was just wondering if I did something wrong or could do something better to avoid things like this in the future.

I have been driving a motorcycle for a while, but still kinda new to the Dublin traffic madness

I was in Mullingar town today on my lunch break, weather was nice so went to town to grab a small bite on my Moto.

I was parked near BOI in town at the back grabbing lunch in one of the food place when I saw a lad on a bicycle go past my bike, he was wearing a full face Bally but at first I thought nothing of it cus it's a bit chilly so could be wind protection.

About 10 minutes later same lad cycles past my bike again this time much closer, first time he went on the road this time on the pavement. Now I purposely parked where I could see my bike not even thinking about it getting robbed but this struck me as suspicious.

Now to add more context there was two other bikes in town in the carpark. One was a scooter and other looked like a sport bike and they seem to have been parked a lot longer than I was in town for.

I was going to wait and see if the lad comes back a 3rd time but alas my lunch was running out and eventually I left, did a lap to see if I'd see him around but no sign but does this seem dodgy to anyone.

And if you are someone that has a bike or scooter parked in Mullingar this may be a heads up cus the lad on the bike could be a scout but could also be completely harmless but I saw other people on bikes and even electric scooters and none of the had Bally's on so.

Anyone know of bike dealers in the EU that will import to Ireland or of someone who goes to the continent to collect a purchased bike etc?

Looking to get my first bike ..very small and expensive selection on DD and not many dealers doing decent 250-400 that aren’t a cruiser

Looking for new textile trousers and boots. I can never find anything I like in Cotters. And Bikeworld and Megabikes have limited sizes.

Where has the largest selection of clothing on the island of Ireland apart from the above?

33M. Passed my IBT for class A about 6 months ago. I was happy with how I was progressing during the training. Had no real experience on bikes before. Don't own a bike yet.

Then I moved to Germany, I'll get back to Ireland hopefully once every 1-2 months.

In Germany I can rent a 50cc electric moped using my car license, I've done a couple hours of this just to get some practice in.

I don't think it's feasible to just practice on a moped, and do lessons whenever I'm in Ireland until I'm confident to do the full test, then do the test on the instructors bike.

So my plan is to buy all the gear in Germany (I'm in a large city so will hopefully get a good selection), try to buy a bike and get it insured when I'm next in Ireland, then get as much practice as I can whenever I'm home and over the Christmas. I can probably swing WFH in Ireland for a week at a time occasionally too.

I live on the west coast, very rainy area. Bike will be stored in a locked garage in a rural area.

Does my plan make sense? Should I plan to buy a class A bike so I can use it for the test? Any recommendations or advice for gear? What can I expect practicing riding over winter?

Thanks for any help!

What's the ultimate motorcycle? I am talking about price, fun, drivability, skill level required, sound, size.

My choice would be probably MT-07 or Ténéré

Hi folks, I have to take the train to Dublin for the day for work next week. Are there any free and safe places to park the bike from morning to evening in or around Kent train station in Cork?

Hi, I'm in the market for a helmet and I'm looking at the Scorpion Exo-1400 Evo II Air and looking at general prices it seems to be around 230-300 e.g.
https://www.louis.ie/en/scorpion-exo-1400-evo-ii-air-full-face-helmet-213714?filter_article_number=21371404&partner=30984&etcc_med=SEA&etcc_par=Google&etcc_cmp=ShoppingIECSSZombie&etcc_grp=173067925833&etcc_bky=&etcc_mty=&etcc_plc=&etcc_ctv=724229677081&etcc_bde=c&etcc_var=CjwKCAjw0LzWBhBOEiwAKQd0cA7ar3qk5XpJ-hLg-cTB761R0xhtcL_3B3gZCwd8G1bhnAzoVEcMXxoCIycQAvD_BwE

But on cascoria it's at 142 which seems too good to be true, this seems unrealistic, has anyone ever bought from them? It seems like a no brainer. I don't see anything about it being second hand or anything

Helmet from cascoria :

https://cascoria.com/en/full-face/scorpion-exo-1400-evo-ii-carbon-enko-black-mate-silver/