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Motorcycle for MH

· Posted: 13.08.2012 · #1

Like the look of this! not much heavier than a scooter at 125kg and 200cc

Hmmm

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· Posted: 14.08.2012 · #2

The only problem with that sort of motorcycle is that someone of my proportions would need to put a plank sideways across the seat to stop it disapearing :whistle: :whistle: I prefer the one I have which is roughly twice the weight of the KTM (without me on it

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· Posted: 14.08.2012 · #3

What do you have?

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· Posted: 14.08.2012 · #4

This is my baby!!! I want to get a trailer so I can take it on holidays and be able to get a pint of milk without the MH being packed up

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· Posted: 14.08.2012 · #5

VERY nice!

I thought about something bigger and a trailer but think I will go for something lightweight.

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· Posted: 15.08.2012 · #6

I would like to take one of my bikes on a trailer too. I found a trailer/hitch online that just lifts the front wheel of the bike. (I can't manage to upload the photo of it)! My bikes are 1450cc and 1100cc, so would pull the back section off the camper if I somehow got a forklift to lift them onto the rack. I don't really want to go and buy another small bike rack friendly bike. Has anyone ever used one of these trailer/hitches? Are there any restrictions with license or insurance?

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· Posted: 15.08.2012 · #7

Quote by the fat controller

This is my baby!!! I want to get a trailer so I can take it on holidays and be able to get a pint of milk without the MH being packed up

It's a triumph tiger one of the older models - oh, my knowledge of bikes..... LOL what a beauty...
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· Posted: 15.08.2012 · #8

Test ride on the Duke next week

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· Posted: 16.08.2012 · #9

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I would like to take one of my bikes on a trailer too. I found a trailer/hitch online that just lifts the front wheel of the bike. (I can't manage to upload the photo of it)! My bikes are 1450cc and 1100cc, so would pull the back section off the camper if I somehow got a forklift to lift them onto the rack. I don't really want to go and buy another small bike rack friendly bike. Has anyone ever used one of these trailer/hitches? Are there any restrictions with license or insurance?

As long as you passed your test before 1997 you are automatically allowed to tow a trailer, after that above a certain weight you must do a trailer test. There is a law either coming out or is out that towed Caravans must be insured, not sure if that includes trailers.

I also heard of a legislation that has came into force that all trailers must be Manufactured and not home built, again maybe someone else can shed more light on this?

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· Posted: 16.08.2012 · #10

The manufactured trailer situation is true, its part of standarising the rules across europe. In spain for example all trailers must be mot'd and over a certain size be registered with their own registration number plate.

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· Posted: 23.08.2012 · #11

Deed is done

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· Posted: 23.08.2012 · #12

yahooo will bring my lid this weekend and take it for a spin..... LOL
Nice bike

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· Posted: 23.08.2012 · #13

Cheers

Not getting it until Tuesday and I might leave it there until after Electric Picnic as I won't be using it and no point taxing it for August

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· Posted: 23.08.2012 · #14

Been to mr mccallens then

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· Posted: 24.08.2012 · #15

Was indeed, very friendly and helpful service.

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· Posted: 24.08.2012 · #16

you will get your photo on facebook as they post pics of all the new owners

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· Posted: 24.08.2012 · #17

God help facebook

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· Posted: 28.08.2012 · #18

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God help facebook

what cc ally,is it true you can only ride up to a 200cc on l plates now.used to be up to 250cc

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· Posted: 29.08.2012 · #19

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what cc ally,is it true you can only ride up to a 200cc on l plates now.used to be up to 250cc

It's a 200cc. Can only ride up to a 125cc on L-Plates and the CBT has been introduced in NI, not sure if their is a similar scheme in the South, so that would have to be passed before being allowed on the road. I remember it used to be 250cc as I used to ride a 250 before getting the full licence.

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· Posted: 29.08.2012 · #20

It's worse than that, you can only ride up to 125cc on L plates, once you have passed your test you are restricted to 33hp for two years. It doesn't matter what the cc of the engine is after the test but must be certified as being restricted to 33hp. I had a 600cc sports bike as my first one after passing my test which was capable of around 150mph, restricted it could do no more than 90mph (I was told this as I kept to the max 45mph that R drivers are allowed to do :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: )

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· Posted: 29.08.2012 · #21

Yep my Blade was restricted, it could still do 180mph, I think it was faulty :whistle:

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· Posted: 04.09.2012 · #22

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· Posted: 04.09.2012 · #23

Nice bike Ally.

I think I will give it a miss. I would be more a 50cc scooter guy. LOL.

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· Posted: 04.09.2012 · #24

Do you need me to run it in for you, Phillip taught me how to do it properly

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· Posted: 04.09.2012 · #25

Think I'll be ok, the chicken nipples are slowly dissapearing

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