Just got my 2b license

[crazydj]

and dont be silly to take the x1r with sports rim with no electric starter. get the spokey rim with an electric starter.

 

Sports rim with electric starter got?

 

Me also just got my 2B on 30 Sep..

 

Still undecided which bike to get..

 

ybr

fz150i

bajaj pulsar

spark.......

 

3k budget..

 

With that budget, you can only get a YBR comfortably, including insurance, everything.

[wilson24]

bring 1 experience rider wif u will help u alot..u won want to buy a problematic bike

[RedRangeR]

Sports rim with electric starter got?

 

i doubt so, the ori sports enkei rims is already quite pricey doubt they include a free button start eyy? people usually get the spokey rims with button start and change it to those 8 legged racing boy rims @ jb anyways.

 

i was lucky to get the enkei sports rims from my friend who trade in his x1r to a bigger cc

[Zack83]

i doubt so, the ori sports enkei rims is already quite pricey doubt they include a free button start eyy? people usually get the spokey rims with button start and change it to those 8 legged racing boy rims @ jb anyways.

 

i was lucky to get the enkei sports rims from my friend who trade in his x1r to a bigger cc

 

One kind soul change the sport rim with me too.. So any electric start x1r comes with spokey..

 

You might want to consider the specs of the machine and it's maintenance.. Ride safe when u get one aight?

[khaicalypse]

From what ive experience, theres no cheap and good kind of thing when it comes to bike.

 

since you dont have much knowledge on bikes, bringing someone with experience would be my advice.

because walking to a bike shop, u look around see nice nice, the salesman smile only.

 

they talk as though they are like your friends. esp when u really want to sign.

but the problem will only come after collection a few days or weeks u start to feel weird while riding. thats where its all too late.

 

thats my exp when i first buy my bike. its a good choice of thinking to get Spark or X1. economical (: spare parts abundant in sg and jb.

 

so good luck to u and congrats on passing (:

[Isopropyl]

for you to guage. got my spark at 6.6k last month.

 

bike $4000 + COE $1700 + insurance $700 + ERP unit $170 + Others $$$ = 6.6K

 

for X1R normally it 200-400 more if i am not wrong. if you like it look, it a good choice. personally i feel, the only real measureable performance X1R had over spark is it rear bake (Disc over drum). also the handle bar is a couple of inches shorter. better for going through tight traffic if that matter to you

[deckard]

go to any shop at jalan bukit merah

 

just say you just pass 2B know nothing about bikes

 

look for the salesman with the widest GRIN

 

then buy your new bike from him

[deckard]

go to any shop at jalan bukit merah

 

just say you just pass 2B know nothing about bikes

 

look for the salesman with the widest GRIN

 

then buy your new bike from him

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

go to any shop at jalan bukit merah

 

just say you just pass 2B know nothing about bikes

 

look for the salesman with the widest GRIN

 

then buy your new bike from him

 

LOL! I did that once for fun and managed to get a deal for a older-spec Bajaj Pulsar for $500. Lmao.

 

I wonder why it could be so cheap?

[arthur_chan]

new x1r 4k+ nia ? so cheap ?

 

call all insurance company n check

 

machine price only, u add coe, insur, etc, etc, easily 6-8k.

[XiaoMeiz]

If I use my cousin's name to buy a spark, will the insurance be cheaper? He is 7 years older than me and riding a class 2 bike

[crazydj]

If I use my cousin's name to buy a spark, will the insurance be cheaper? He is 7 years older than me and riding a class 2 bike

 

No. Because when you buy insurance, it will be tagged at the person who is younger, hence, same price as if you bought it yourself.

[wait4me]

yup tagged to the youngest person

they closed that loophole

[wait4me]

yup tagged to the youngest person

they closed that loophole

[sindefectos]

If your budget is 4-5k normally you would need another ~1k for miscellaneous stuff like petrol, parking, cashcard, regular maintenance, repairs if your bike breaks down and not under warranty, mods, tyres, brake pads, wheel bearings, helmets, raincoat, gloves, jacket, chainlube, shampoo, wax.... And, TOUCHWOOD, if you're got into an accident, need to set aside somemore $$$.

[littlereddevil]

congrats on your license! i paid my insurance for at least 1k but do be prepared to fork out money. i agree to bringing a more experienced rider with you as they know more bout bikes and they might be able to help you to get a better deal, ensure you wont be short changed. anyway i got a secondhand bike from one of the shops in bukit merah. when i went for servicing i found out they gave me a really cheap spark plug. i guess that might be the reason why it's so cheap there? :/

[Icomeforyou]

Yay congrats on your license! Remember the first time i went shopping for a bike too....

 

Agree with most of the posters, except the one who said look for the widest grin =P

 

But overall its to go look see, don't get pressurized into making a decision, if you feel uncomfortable at any time, walk away. Do keep balance like if your bike + Insurance + COE (if new) is 4k

 

But in any case, go look see, get an idea of the price range, it mainly depends upon condition of bike + accessories + year of registration thats where the price varies... Look for tell tale signs of abuse like fairing damages or loose fairings, or even rusty pipes or parts... But overall the key is If you are uncomfortable, walk away.

[XiaoMeiz]

Is bike production a reliable shop to purchase bike? I heard some terrible comments and some gd comments on this shop.

Some say they sell bikes very cheap especially brand new, some say they dont ve after sales service.

Any advise?

[altya]

Is bike production a reliable shop to purchase bike? I heard some terrible comments and some gd comments on this shop.

Some say they sell bikes very cheap especially brand new, some say they dont ve after sales service.

Any advise?

 

well, i tink depends on diff people ba...

 

I gotten a quite bad service when i went there to buy a new bike....

 

But the price there is definitely cheaper to others according to wat i have seen, but rmb to ask they stated out all hidden charges b4 commiting

[RicO]

spark is value for $

[crazydj]

Kenna pressured but no money to buy also no use lol.