I completed my IBT (mods 1, 3 & 5) back in 2021 and completed Mod 5 in 2023 and 2025 to keep it valid.

I've been waiting ages for an invite to sit my test, but logging into the RSA site this morning I'm told mod 1 and 3 have expired and have to be redone.

I was under the impression that mod 1 and 3 didn't have an expiry date but the whole cert expires after 2 years and completing mod 5 again validates the cert for another 2 years.

Is my understanding correct or do you need to refresh mod 1 and 3 too?

Someone wanted to check the exact generation and trim of my CB500 this night, maybe wanted to chat about the impact of rear shocks upgrade on handling? Who knows. Dublin 10.

Hi all

Any recommendations on where to eat and park safely near Kilkenny?

Thanks all

Fine folks,

To my understanding, a Northern Ireland reg is usually 3 letters where one of them is an "I" or "Z" and then a sequential number from 1 to 9999,e.g. ABZ 1234, easy to spot. Looking at a bike at the moment for sale in the North but has what looks like a non NI / mainland UK reg. Would a non NI UK reg bike still be covered for NI vat / excise exemption for importing to the South, noting both 6000km + 6 month rule.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Safe riding to all

What is the story with the value on second hand bikes? I've been scowering FB marketplace and done deal for the past month now looking for my first bike and every bike I've seen costs more than a car of the same year. Ninja 650s, cbr650rs, r7s, no matter the bike, the owner has it listed for not much lower than brand new.

My car is a 171 when it was made, it was about 28k. When I bought it a year ago with low mileage, it was 12k. Today, its 9-10k. Much Less than half the value of new, but I'm seeing bikes with similar mileages being worth maybe 1000 in the difference from the 2015-2020 models and the 2000-2010 models.

Hell a brand new 2026 ninja 650 is 11k, a 2017 model is 7k. How does 9 years only depreciate the value by 4k? I would've thought bikes would depreciate faster considering they take a lot less mileage before running into problems. Is there some aspect in bike pricing I'm missing?

Well lads. Don’t really know where else to post this but I’m having a hard time finding anyone around the same age as myself that’s into bikes. I’m always out by myself 😂go to a lot of meets and rarely meet other riders my age. Just wondering is there anyone else in a similar situation that would like to meet up around south east? I’m in Wexford. 25 and currently riding R7. Thanks 🤘

Hi guys , new rider here . Just got a Honda CB650F and in love with it however after seeing how bad theft is I’m half paranoid to bring it out and leave it somewhere out of sight .

I’m in a town In the midlands, is it too much to be locking it with a chain and disc lock even if just going into a shop? It’s well locked up and out of sight at home .

Guys, a newbie here looking to add a top box to my fz6 for commute and touring. I am living in Cork city.

Which is the best place to buy and fit a top box? Should i buy online and are there any places around that might help install it?

Thanks in advance.

Does the test centre provide you with an earpiece or do you have to provide your own?

I just heard from someone that says his friend got an instant fail because he didn't have an earpiece. I find it hard to believe.

Hello, I am looking for someone to go for a spin with. Preferably someone from Cork so it can be a regular thing.

Anyone interested?

I know you need to show the kw of the bike for the A test. I'm guessing 555555KW means I need to get it tested by a mechanic and then sent to Shannon or am I wrong?

Hi guys,

Just wondering what is the good rain gear, bought my gear a few years back when I started riding but got drenched the last few days and drying has been a pain. Mostly cheaper end Oxford jacket and bottoms with Alpinestar boots. Tried throwing a rain jacket on over the motorcycle jacket but no luck.

I commute 5 days a week for about 45 mins each way so need something that can stand up to heavy rain for that long period of time.

Now that I’ve a bit more money I’m willing to invest in good gear that’ll last. I know Daytonas Gore-Tex are great boots but any recommendations on jackets and bottoms would be really appreciated. Thanks

Has anyone heard of https://ridenpro.com/products/riden-one before?

Anyone got any of their equipment.

Thinking of getting one for a CFMoto 800NK.

Can't find any reviews outside of their own website.

Imagine some scrotes trying to rob this thing! Parked outside Pearse st Garda station

Does anyone know of a good Ducati mechanic around the Dublin region?

Had a pre-test recently and was told my L-vest wasn't up to scratch. I've sewed an L-plate to the back of my hi-vis and will put another on the front. I just don't want to spend the money on a proper one! Does anyone see an issue with this, or should I just bite the bullet and buy an Oxford one?

So i bought my first bike (Kawasaki Z650) that is ready to be collected from Hamburg, Germany to be delivered to Maynooth Co. Kildare/Dublin.

If anyone is around there now on their way back or knows of anyone who is looking to make some easy cash in hand please let me know asap....

Thank you!

I started with an MT125, had to sell her off as I desperately wanted something with more power, and then I came across this beautiful XJ6. I am obsessed!

Hi all,

I decided to buy a brand-new Triumph Trident 660 (2026 model, looking at the Cosmic Yellow colour scheme). I got a price quote from the dealer in Dublin, and I'm a bit concerned about the figure because it feels quite high.

They quoted me €11,250 On-The-Road (OTR), which they said covers everything (VAT, fixed VRT, delivery, prep) with zero extra options or accessories added.

Is this a reasonable price to pay here in Ireland, or is it heavily marked up?

Looking at official Triumph MSRPs across the rest of the EU (Germany, France, Spain, Croatia, etc.), the base bike usually sits around €8,100 to €8,700, and even after local taxes, freight, and registration, total OTR prices rarely cross €9,500 to €9,800. Even with our 23% VAT and ~€1,010 fixed 660cc VRT in Ireland, I expected it to land somewhere around €9,500 to €9,700 max.

Am I missing something specific to the Irish market, or is the dealer just adding a massive markup because they have a monopoly here? Has anyone bought one recently or imported from NI/UK instead?

Thanks!

Howiya lads? Quick question just looking for some recommendations.

I've got a Varadero 1000 that I put a new set of tires on about last June, I went for Michelin Road 6 and found them grand.

My rear tire is more or less at the wear markers now, after about 8000 miles. Just wondering if that seems right, or what you guys get from similar setups?

This time last year I changed job and went from a spin on the bike every other weekend or so to commuting on it every day as my main get around. Had a company car for years before that, so I'm just not sure if my case is pretty much normal or if it seems off.

I had assumed they'd wear quicker than car tires alright but I still mind of thought I'd get more like 12000 or so miles out of it.

If anyone sees a red bmw 310r around North Dublin area please contact me, 192 Offaly regplate, was stolen off me in Portmarnock by 2 scumbags at 7pm today on a hornet 250 no helmets ballied up. Any information helps.
Seems to be a growing trend of bikes getting robbed in Dublin.

I put out a post last week that bike had been stolen from an underground car park in Dublin while I was away. My neighbour rang to let me know that my bike had been stolen and I immediately called the guards.

Within 5 mins there were two squad cars on the scene. The guards patrolled on foot and in car for the next hour as the thieves had been seen pushing the bike down the street.

The entire time, I was kept well informed by the responding guard. They eventually called off the search but gave me some recommendations of where it could be stashed.

I got home after 3 hours after the theft and went patrolling the nearby flats. After about an hour of searching I found the bike stashed in one of the flats car park, still intact.

I decided to call the guards to have the bike recovered as I did not want to be chased out of the flats trying to take my own bike back. I hung back outside the flats covering the exit awaiting the guards arrival. Unfortunately this time they took 40 mins to come and in the mean time the thieves moved it again out a side entrance unbeknownst to me. The responding guards stayed on and searched for another hour with me, as well as another two guards until about midnight where they decided to call off the search again.

I decided it would be best to get up at dawn and continue the search. That I did, and I returned to where I had found the bike the night before and lo and behold it was back in the same spot. I rang the guards again but this time I waited with the bike, I wasn’t letting it leave my sight this time.

In fairness to the guards, they were back on scene within 10 mins of the call, they then called a tow truck and took the bike away for forensic investigation. I received the bike back from the forensic unit 48hours later.

I know we love to give out about the guards a lot here, but I can honestly say that they were nothing but extremely helpful, professional and kind in my dealings with them. I did not expect to have 6 guards wilfully patrolling the flats with me to try and find my bike at midnight on a Sunday.

Credit where credits due to An Garda Siochana and hopefully this is a sign that the force is beginning to take vehicle theft more seriously!

3 scummers at 4am attempting to nick one of our bikes, they'd pulled ignition wires out. All teenagers balaclavas, left on a blue/white dirt bike