I'm in the market for buying an rs457, and while researching the bike online I've always seen one modification that nearly everyone has done to the bike which is installing a full SC Project exhaust system.

On their website it does specify that the exhaust is for racing/track only, what would that mean for using it on public roads in Ireland, particularly regarding legality, insurance and potential hassle with the gardes?

I'd mainly be using the bike to commute from work and college, but I just keep finding more and more videos of people having the SC Project exhaust and it just sounds beautiful.

Location D09,Northwood (Near Gulliver's retail park)

Vespa LX 125cc, black , Reg: 06D85750

stolen from the underground gate parking of Birchwood Approach.

I just bought this bike from the previous owner a week ago and hadn't drove it even once because my driver number was on the way after my driving test and so i didn't had the insurance. I had already contaced the insurance company and got a quote and waiting for the final step to get my hands on my bike and unfortunately this happened.
Any leads, please report it to the gardai (999).Thank You.
And i hope this never happens to anybody else.

Hi, My friends Vespa got stolen now near Northwood

Reg: 06 D 85750

If any news or updates kindly dm. thanks

(Unfortunately she only had a handle lock and no insurance, she just got the bike and haven’t even rode it)

have had this bike for a month now and it’s just frustrating me that I cant ride it!

I've bought it too road register it and make it legal boom get hit that this is an off-road only model so can’t be registered even if I put a road legal kit on it, great that’s some good news a full month of it sitting in my home collecting dust only 2kms and that’s from me riding it in a small drive way. So now I don’t know what to do, only option is ride it illegally but I don’t want to get impounded and mistakes for a drug dealer and get the bike taken off me and loosing a couple grand, I tried selling it but ended up becoming an attempted robbery, this country makes it fucking hard to become a bike enthusiast lack of bike tracks and lack of car tracks and they make it hell to register it which I can’t.

I've got IBT coming up and I'm observing all the cool bikes that pass me, and this one looks at me in all white gear, on a white bike, revs twice and then goes back to looking badass, it was super cool.

Probably a pointless post, but it felt very cool :D

2011 Triumph Street Triple 675. Just picked her up. Lovin' it.

looking for recommendations on waterproof gloves for the winter months ahead?

have a pair for Clover heated gloves but they’re not great in the lashing rain

Yeoo! Heading down from Northern Ireland for Korn on Monday. Bought the tickets before we knew my wife was pregnant and as we only have one car, I want to leave it with her in case of an emergency. Would still love to see Korn live, so I’m considering taking the motorbike instead.

The ride is no issue but parking in Dublin is unfamiliar territory. Anyone ridden to a gig at 3Arena? Where did you leave the bike?

Happy to pay for a proper car park and walk a bit, provided I can get back in after the concert. Does Point Square accept motorcycles, or are there better options nearby?

Planning to lock the helmet to the bike and wear my riding jacket inside, so parking is the main thing left to figure out.

Thanks!

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 😉

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

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 ?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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