Motorcycles
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I recently came to the conclusion that I'm never going to get around to taking my full test, I just have too much else that grabs my attention and time. But shit, that bike has me asking myself questions….
You can do a Direct Access in a matter of a few days then ride a motorcycle to some of the other attention grabbers whenever you feel like it. Surely give yourself the ability to go for the odd ride rather than never being able to at all.
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@Streetwise:
You can do a Direct Access in a matter of a few days
I know and it would only cost about £600 with the guy I did my "drive a 125" part of the test with. Simple fact is, I have had the 125 for a year, filled it up with petrol once. It has under 200 miles on the clock. It's a great shame as I longed to get back to hairing around the lanes like I did when I was younger, just have a million and one other things that have taken priority. I guess, if I had to drive/ride to work, that may have done the trick, but I can walk to the office quicker than it takes to put a helmet and gloves on….... Bottom line is - if I REALLY wanted this, it would have happened......
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Everyone is building Scramblers this year!
This is the new BMW R nineT Urban G/S. I wonder how capable it'll be offroad, or if it's just for visiting the local, artisanal coffee shop.
And the Triumph Street Scrambler, which is based on the Street Twin.
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@tmg:
@Giles It's an itch that you will need to scratch at some point, but this isn't the best time of year to learn, so why not plan it into your schedule for spring?
I've had the 125 for a year, I've had plenty of opportunity to take it out. Currently, I am consumed with GT fishing, it is so extreme, I am not sure how many more years I will be able to do it (seriously), so I am getting in as much as I can….This is the ONLY thing that has ever got me into a gym to get fitter.....
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Ducati have unveiled a bunch of new bikes today
The Superleggera is something else. But at around $80K, it'd better be… :o
now this, i like!
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now this, i like!
And you'll probably like this too @louisbosco…
It's the upcoming BMW HP4 Race, which is the Teutonic take on the Superleggera. Details are scarce, other than it's a limited edition due late next year, but expect it to be very, very quick, and even more expensive.
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damn. @Graeme you're definitely right. the carbon fibre bits are gorgeous. probably track only given the slicks. i recently saw the price for the H2R and couldn't believe how much it costs!!
on a side note, has anyone ordered from FCMOTO.de before? thinking about ordering my helmet from them as it's probably going to be way cheaper than local and probably going to get it earlier as well..
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The standard H2 is expensive enough… :o
I've not bought anything from FC-Moto. I think that they're generally good, though people have had problems with them in the past. I've been to their shop in Germany, so they've got a bricks and mortar operation.
Other people to consider are:
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Motostorm (Italy)
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Biker Outfit (Dutch)
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MotoIn (German)
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GetGeared (British)
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Firecrest (British)
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Urban Rider (British)
I don't know if motorcycle helmets attract VAT, which is the European equivalent of GST, but the rate is slightly higher in the Netherlands (21%) and Italy (22%) than it is in Germany (19%). This might save you a few dollars, if shipping is the same, as it should be deducted when you check out.
Note that some dealers will display the VAT free price before you get too hopeful.
I had a chat to Biker Outfit about buying some Rev'it gear. They're very helpful, and shipping was (I think) a bit cheaper than FC-Moto.
Also check prices at the UK dealers. With the recent collapse in the value of the pound, it might be cheaper to shop there than in Germany.
If you get partway through the checkout process at Firecrest, and tUhen don't pay, they'll email you a 10% off voucher. Shipping is a bit more expensive than some of the European outlets, so you need to figure out if the overall cost is better.
Urban Rider have a number of retro lids, so a good place to look if you want something different. (I like the Nexx XG100, but it doesn't fit me.)
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Husqvarna are being rebooted as a sister brand to KTM. The first bikes to have been announced are the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401, which are based on the Duke 390.
However, what caught my eye was the Aero Concept.
Personally I'm hoping that the offer the Aero kit on the upcoming Vitpilen 1301, which will be based on the utterly deranged KTM Super Duke 1290R…
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@Graeme mate, that is extremely helpful! thanks a bunch! i'll check it out. i'm looking to go iron man hjc is-17 model with a iridium visor. the options i have now would be:
- pay deposit locally, and they'll loan me a helmet till the ironman arrives (roughly late nov/early dec)
2)get in from EC countries and hope the shipping is quick. (which according to some reviews on fcmoto, they're rather slow)
too many options now that WA has opened up to ECE standards for helmets.. which is another problem (more like first world)
- pay deposit locally, and they'll loan me a helmet till the ironman arrives (roughly late nov/early dec)
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@louisbosco, J&S Accessories have the Iron Man helmet in stock for £200, which is about €220 at the current exchange rate, but shipping is £65.
Sportsbike Shop also have it in stock, and shipping is £41.
Biker Outfit list the helmet for slightly less than FC-Moto.
Revzilla also have it, and I think that their Aussie shipping rates are reasonable. I don't know if HJC have separate DOT and ECE shells, though.
If you were in Melbourne, I could pick one up for you as I'm in the UK until the end of the month.
I'd drop Biker Outfit an email, and see if they have stock. They'll knock the VAT off, which means it comes out as €235, about £215, including shipping. Sportsbikeshop are the next cheapest at £240 shipped.
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@louisbosco if @Giles will ship it to you, then that will be the cheapest option. Order one from J&S or Sportsbike Shop with free UK shipping, and get it sent to Gosport.
Alternatively, I could pick one up in Southampton, and drop it off in Gosport when I visit. (I'm planning on dropping by on Friday or Monday.)
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One other thing: The IS-17 comes with a clear visor in the UK.
You'll need to order the orange visor separately. The Visor Shop sells them, but they don't have the Iron Man lid in stock at this time.
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@Graeme bikeroutfit has the L in stock. (from the website) i've been emailing them about the sizes and shipping times. i've not come across any from the uk from first list you gave me that sells it. from what i've seen it's just j&S or sportsbike
http://www.bikeroutfit.nl/en/hjc-is-17-ironman.html
i've also added this and this
http://www.bikeroutfit.nl/en/hjc-visor-is-17-fg-st-pinlock-ready.html in iridium gold and
http://www.bikeroutfit.nl/en/hjc-pinlock-lens-tr-1-is-17.html in dark smoke
edit: it seems like the uk doesn't allow iridium visors for road use??
went for the iridium gold and dark smoke visors. gold is a little cooler than the yellow. i think all of them comes standard with clear anyway..
total i'm expected to pay from bikeroutfit is about 275euro, which works out to be about 400ish aud in total. -
Sounds like a good haul @louisbosco, and it looks like it'll work out about the same as getting bits shipped via @Giles.
All British and European helmets ship with a clear visor, where one is fitted. Occasionally a second is shipped in the box, my Bell Bullitt came with a blacked out one, which will be useful in the Australian summer.
The stock visor on the HJC might be a transitions model, which darkens in sunlight.
In the UK you can only legally wear a clear or a lightly smoked visor on the road. The latter can have a tint up to 50%, and are only allowed during daylight hours. Iridium ones are strictly track-use only over there (well, here).
The gold one should look good.
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from what i've researched on currently (as it's about 1am here), the cheapest option will be through bikeroutfit as i'll be able to get the helmets and two visors at the same time for roughly $AU430ish. (i miscalculated)
unless either JS or sportsbike has the two visors for less than £50. which i highly doubt is possible on price and availability. anyway, thanks for the photo. i have not seen an actual photo of a display set yet, only product pictures and video reviews. i doubt that it's transition as i know the is-17 comes with an internal sunshade.
probably confirm everything and bite the bullet tomorrow… can't wait to be Tony Stark.
@Giles thanks for the offer mate. now i'll have additional excuse to get something from the IH website instead.
but anyways planning on getting some stuff by the end of the year or early next. i'll remind you. thanks again. Louis -
The Visor Shop is selling the IS-17 visors for £40 to £45 each. Assuming shipping is free, that comes to $465 at the current exchange rate for the lid and two visors. Biker Outfit is cheaper.
I mistook the "Integrated Sunlight Film" to mean that it was a transitions shield. As you said, it's an internal sun visor, and I can now see "one touch" on the sticker. D'oh! ::)
The IS-17 also scored a full five stars on the UK SHARP test. That means it theoretically protects better than some very serious Arais and Shoeis.
Plus it looks like Tony Stark.
