Motorcycles are you fan of

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 22:33

What are all your viwes on motorcycles in N/C & how many members of this forum have one.

david123


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 393

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 22:54

Hi Roger,



Not sure what people think of them over in trnc, I have had aprilia millie's from new for the last two years and last year got a brand new R1, but would love one over there so I am very interested in this post.



Thanks.



David.

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 22:56

I ride a harley in uk.I've ridden in India but not in TRNC.Maybe this coming May

Ride safe if that's poss in N/C..

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 23:45

Hi Tiger, David123 and Fatboy, I dream of riding a Motorbike at Sun set along the Coast road from Catalkoy to Tatlitsu! I am looking at buying a bike but it would be for export from UK to Cyprus only. UK is far too hazardous for bikes.



Ive hired a Harley Sportster 2 years running in Kos, Its a dream and pleasure to ride out there...............In the UK where I currently live No thanks!



Ironically I was looking at Bikes on ebay this weekend..!



nunu1

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 23:54

I am the Tiger who uses a Tiger (made in the UK) have now survived for 20 months on N/C roads, as in the UK you don't trust any driver.

Did David buy your Aprillia Millie from Wheels International.

Dear fatboy do you own a fatboy, last oct 08 there has opened a Harley motorcycle showroom in Girne (not genuine H/D Euro imports).I am sure if you survived on Indian Roads then Cyprus is no problem.

Good Luck from the Tiger.



PS long may i survive.

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 00:06

NOW THIS IS GOING TO BE HOT

Because i love my motorcycles & use with respect. Come on all you bike fans lets get together.

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 00:37

Been biking for four years in NC, Enjoy the off road trails in the North the Troodos range is fantastic, took the floating skip and did the Tarus mountains Turkey last year, fantastic biking country. Presently riding KTM Adventure sounds like a bag of hammers but suits the conditions here great.

About time they got a decent touring club on the go, so much to see with like minded folk who enjoy a laugh and a beer.



D.N

TekknoChicken



Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 06:21

Hi



I ride a Triumph ST in the UK and would love to ride from the UK to NC. Does anyone know:

- How much import duty would cost?

- Where the ferries cross to/from NC?

- What the resale market would be like in NC?



That coast road from Catalkoy to Tatlisu would be great



Thanks

Phil

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 07:25

Hi TekknoChicken. Welcome to 44 forum.

My friend Hal helped me register my tiger in 2007 he is very knowledgeable on

importing vehicles into N/C his Tel no 05338363803. He will need to know the year/how long you have owned it/ which model it is ie 885 or 955.

as for resale not sure yet.

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 08:22

Another biker fan here, I raced solo for 9 years Motocross and then Sidecar passenger for 2. Broke a lot of bones and then started on the road bikes. I had 2 Ducatis and an MV Agusta. The only bike i have now is a CCM 580 John banks.



I am trying to convince myself i need one over here.



There is a motocross track on your left as you approach the main roundabout heading into Lefkosa from Girne.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 08:34

i know Gary Monger has a large chopper...





Nick

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 08:34

Mrwilson how can you resist, come on get on your bike.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 08:42

Dixie Normus seems to have one too

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 08:46

Oh how do you know ?.

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 08:46

I am tempted, Maybe this year i will get another one.



What is the top sports bike on the market today, I like the Ducatis for the Torque although i have not seen any dealers on the Island. I have seen the Aprilla dealer on the south, Maybe i will pop in there without the wife.



Lets get a rating of the best superbike on the market this year and why.

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 11:47

msg 5 .yes I ride a '92 fatboy.

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 12:38

Mr Wilson, Got a lurvly 2005 1050 Triumph Speed Triple, lodsa fun, a bit to focused for the condition of some of the roads in the trnc but a great hoot to ride, open to senseible offers. I luv the triumph range, wish I'd gone for the 1050 Tiger as would have been more useable over here.

For anybody wanting to hire a bike contact Cyprusharv he has some great 400 Honda Falcons which suit both road & offroad riding overhere.



Dee mess 13. I hav'nt got a chopper just a throbing enormus monster, but you can stoke it anytime you want !!!!!!!!!!!



D.N

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 13:30

Message 17



I will get the wife drunk tonight and ask beg and ask again.



I love the sound of the triple.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 13:38

er...do little scooters count...?



DD

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 13:47

Well I am thinking of getting one As I don't want to be spending all my time on the back of Phil's Triumph when I want to get out and about when we are out there.

Sheila

petemate


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 14:13

Hi Tiger

Have only lived over here for 6 weeks, but am missing my '98 ZX6R which is back home in UK.

Would have liked to bring it over but thought they might not let it in as too old.

Thought I would buy one here but there are no 2nd hand bikes about, for the right money. Would like to know if I could ride it over to here and import it or would it be too expensive?

Any replys appreciated

Pete

helper


Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 235

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 15:38

Hope u all attending the big bike event 1st, - 3rd May Camelot beach, looks like a good one to go to. live music as well See u all there.

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 16:08

I will come in My crash helemt as i have no bike here.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 16:55

Hi all you guys and bikers,



I just love your enthusiasm about bikes but please don't go roaring up and down the beautiful coast road on them. It has a fifty kilometre speed limit on most of this road. I live down there because I love the peace and quiet. Please take other people into consideration when planning your days out.

Take care all you mods and rockers, oh! and hells angels.



The butlers wife

tattlad


Joined: 13/12/2008
Posts: 479

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 18:49

I'll be bringing my custom softail over this summer 2000cc 8 inch overstock forks, it's a beauty, lets see how long it is before it raise some complaints on here, how long do ya reckon Dixie ?

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:01

tattlad



Already ordered the ear defenders for folks within a 20mile radius of Girne, probably shake a few of the dogey builds to the foundations and put more cracks in the road,lol. See yer Sat for a few bevies.



D.N

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:02

Just taking the wife out to get her drunk, Might have a deal for a bike later.

Biker



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:03

Hi guys

I first rode dad's bike when I was 12 and hooked on bikes since.

Have ridden various bikes in UK for 32 years. I now have a CBF600SA

I am in two minds whether to bring it to Cyprus this summer or to buy a small trail bike over here.

Small trail bike would be good for the road trails in the mountain range upto Karpaz.



PeteMate

Importing will cost you about 67% (if japanese) of the value + $575

You are right about bikes being a bit too expensive here but it is all due to the very high import duties applied.



Biker

saucyboy69


Joined: 09/02/2008
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:03

Just sold my 2002 Daytona 955i here in the UK would love to own a bike out there so i could ride in the sunshine for a change, had the 955i since new it was like losing a close family member when it went a few weeks ago, but it was not getting used 250 miles between the last two MOT's.



I would like to get another bike but not brand new maybe an MV Agusta or Benelli Tornado ( i like my bikes to be different) i'm not your R1, GSXR, fireplace type of person.. (you know the Honda Fireplace every home has got one!!)



BUT the wife has just had a new BMW so will have to wait a while.



Thought about getting a cheap trail bike in cyprus upto say 450cc so i could play around a bit.



Pete

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:09

Shall we have a facebook motorcycle club in Cyprus. I will make one tomorrow if all agree.

tattlad


Joined: 13/12/2008
Posts: 479

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:23

Mr wilson Msg 30, why not start a bike club ? there's bound to be enough of us, weekend up the Karpas Troodos etc.

kelvin


Joined: 18/12/2008
Posts: 377

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:33

i love bikes, and a big fan of the great Carl Fogerty...

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 19:39

Garry Monger's missus has a scooter, you've probably seen here around - has a "wide vehicle" sign on the rear.





Nick

mustafaleak


Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 20:23

I love em but Sports bikes are useless in the TRNC they are to focused and limited dual purpose is the way forward here, on/off road ability is a must. I have a KLE 500 which is ideal for here.

I agree with other posts a club for like minded bikers would work well here.

Any takers.

CovKid


Joined: 24/03/2008
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 20:29

I have a HD and my wife rides a 600 honda. We are hoping to get riding in NC later this year.

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 20:35

Here here Mustafa



We must have proved organiser among us with loadsa time on his hands, a master of import & vehicle regulations, who enjoys buying his jolly mates a beer or three' and knows a few bars on every corner of the island.

Any suggestions ?



PS it would help if he or she could speak a few languages Lithuanion does'nt count



D.N

gary-monger


Joined: 01/02/2009
Posts: 36

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 20:36

mustafa have to agree best bikes here are trailies like your's or KTM adventure.

petemate


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 21:44

So do any of you other bikers know a good place to find 2nd hand bikes

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 21:49

Dear butlers wife i believe in general the attitude of the bikers on this forum is not about speed, but they are enthusiastic motorcyclists. Therefore please relax its all about community & like minded attitude.

Hi petemate so long as your ZX6 is under 9 years old & you have owned it for 5 years + then you can import it, the duty will be high about 70 to 100%

but worth it.

Helper like the sound of the music event can you give more details as this could be our first meet.

tattlad look forward to seeing your softail & yes lets have weekend events.

YES Mr wilson do the face book.

mustafaleak i agree.

LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL RESPONCES

petemate


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 22:17

So where is Camelot beach. Is this a genuine event?

Does anyone have more details.

I am up for a bikers meet.



Biker: Unfortunately the ZX6R will be 11 this year so will probably not qualify for entry. So I need to look at other options.

david123


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 393

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 23:05

Hi Tiger,



No mate bought it from wheel power in london.



Do you mean wheels international in hockcliffe bedfordshire?



Thanks.



David

TekknoChicken



Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 07:57

Thanks for the info in earlier posts.

A Facebook site sounds great & ideal for posting events for all to join in.... Maybe next time I'm out (June/July), I'll have to hire a bike and meet up.



Is it posisble to hire kit (crash helmets, etc.) in NC? Although, even if possible, maybe not advisable!!



Phil

petemate


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 10:48

Anyone know how much road tax is for a bike of say 600cc

cheers Pete

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 11:08

There is now an open club on facebook called TRNC motorcycle club (look in groups and search it is completly open for events to be posted and pictures comments etc.



Andy



PS i did use a pic of my Ducati for the front page any objections and we can change.

johnboy


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 11:43

Have a Honda 400 Falcon which is on road and off road, found it to be the perfect combination for over here.

kellybelly


Joined: 08/03/2009
Posts: 263

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 11:56

Been thinking of riding my 125 scooter to North Cyprus

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 13:23

Hi,We used to ride the Triumph Rocket 111. 2.3ltr engine..could never ride such a bike here..roads full of Pot holes......would be ok if you wanted to Poodle about...and let people look.and a drive along coastal roads..But thats not what its made for,would never ever have a real bike here....

even a push bike,would en up pushing it,









Spider,x

Biker



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
18/03/2009 14:32

Johnboy

Your bike Honda Falcon 400 sound ideal.

I have seen a trail club web site in NC that say they use them but not sure if these sort of bikes are available to buy in NC.

Where did you get it from?

What sort of price are they ?



Biker

TekknoChicken



Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
22/03/2009 01:37

Ok, I joined the facebook group... Now what?

Also noticed that there was a TRNC Bikers group and a web site http://www.bikersclubcy.com, but it's still 'under construction'.



In the UK, I used to join in a 'toy run'. A group of local bikers would get together for an anuual run to donate toys to a local children's hospice.



If anyone has the means/inclination and knows of a worthwhile NC charity....

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
01/04/2009 06:43

Hi helper you were going to post the directions for camelot beach for the music event beginning of May, i asked this of you when we meet at Amanda's auction.

Regards Tiger.

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
01/04/2009 08:32

I sold my Bimota before moving here,having looked at the road etc,it wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes. It might have been cheap to import though as it was 31 years old !!

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
01/04/2009 08:52

Anybody interested in going out on Induros for the day, I took the info from Mollys.



Yamaha xt600 fuel insured helmet etc with guide £65.00, This would be a great day out for a few. I will post on the facebook site.



You can also do 2 and 3 day with hotel and food included.

helper


Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 235

Message Posted:
01/04/2009 09:38

Hi Tiger sorry computer been poorly, - wire brushed n dettol'd it , much better now an i'm back on line.

The Big Bike Gig is a go at Camelot beach May 1st -3rd.

I have not been there yet to assess, as organisers mum very ill. Will be co ordinating with his partner this week. Gig was on front page of cyprus Star newspaper. Hope you saw it. As soon as i know more will let you know.

Ps 17 days smoke free now. lmao

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
01/04/2009 19:20

WELL DONE HELPER

DO US SMOKERS CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBEL WARMING?.

MiketheBike


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
01/04/2009 22:45

I'm up for bike meets, ride outs etc. I worked in the bike industry for forty years and have imported one of my older bikes to TRNC, a 1981 Yamaha XS750. Raced off road ie Enduro and MX for 25 years, mind still willing but body slowly breaking up! We drove out to TRNC last year and would recommend the trip to anyone with a sense of adventure, and humour! We arrive back in Lapta in 10 days, so I will have the Yamaha back on the road asap. Anyone who needs any friendly mechanical advice or general info on bike related subjects, post question on this site or email me off board.

CraigW


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
04/04/2009 12:40

Hi Guys



I'm coming to North Cyprus for a week (wedding anniversary hol) in mid/late May and will be staying in or near to Kyrenia and really want to hire a bike for a couple of days to explore some of the surrounding historical sites - castles mostly. If possible looking for either a Harley or a large enduro (ride heritage softail, sportster and ccm in uk) but will take anything thats not too small. Is there anywhere you can recommend that I could either book in advance or after arrival?



cheers

Craig

MiketheBike


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
04/04/2009 22:23

Hi Craig

Try Harvey, he is east of Kyrenia in Bellapais, he used to hire Yamaha and Honda trail bikes, but not Harley's. His mobile is 05338456019. If you are thinking of riding off road, bring your own MX gloves, they don't always supply them.

Regards

Mike

johnboy


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
04/04/2009 23:09

Biker - got my Honda Falcon from Harvey (phone no above) - i think he's got one left - price circa £5,000. Easily the best all round bike for Northern Cyprus.

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
06/04/2009 07:48

Goodmorning to alll Motorcycle enthusiasts please reed MiketheBike post,

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 06:29

WELL WELL WELL. Not much response to last posting. Could it be location ?

Perhaps our fellow Turkish bikers would prefer the moonlight as a meeting place.

D.N whats your feelings on this.

Goldwing


Joined: 30/03/2009
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
27/04/2009 20:18

Hi Rodger

are you going to the Camelot bike meet