Quad Bike and their safety on the roads.......

617POSTS

12 years ago

Errrmm!聽 I understand some peoples feelings on cycling in Malta (I for one wouldn't entertain it) however........for short trips maybe, how would the acquisition of a quadbike fit in - cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to insure, speedy to destination and much bigger than a bike.

Any views on this as I was thinking of buying one when we eventually move to Malta.

Cheers

Mike

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Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

what you need is one of these babies...

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=Vzq1WNW4w1H1iM&tbnid=CAY3J5LlIUeNgM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FNEW-ARGO-8X8-FRONTIER-650-ATV-HUV-OFF-ROAD-AMPHIBIOUS-VEHICLE-%2F360467472711&ei=85-4UZaaCuar0AWPo4GgCQ&psig=AFQjCNEuMYvZ04Ut8bxAhuzOGfaFjRdpCw&ust=1371140467239825

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

Rocking Ken wrote:
what you need is one of these babies...

[img align=C]http://www.argoatv.com/recreational/recdetailvehicles.aspx?x=sOU%2bGTmkAbqswpwkDkg8TJBi6XFYQC9Jy%2fBGUMsxR3DliGjRpxwbyp2azmzrMT0bAwSjFHNQ9Vo%3d[/url]

Can't see it Ken.......have you got a pic mate.

Mike

Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

trying to paste a picture on it now

Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

Done it...

You can put tracks on it and it goes in water and has a host of accessories. Just what you need for the Malta's roads

http://www.argoatv.com/_uploads/recreational/gallery/249_Argo_Camo_Main_Angle-sw(450X600)v1.jpg

Toon Cyprus Expert

10240POSTS

12 years ago

are they road legal ?

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

Rocking Ken wrote:
Done it...

You can put tracks on it and it goes in water and has a host of accessories. Just what you need for the Malta's roads

http://www.argoatv.com/_uploads/recreat 鈥� 600)v1.jpg

Want one, want one, want one.........

Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

sure are...

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

Errr!......anybody got any idea at all about the safety record of these things on Maltese roads.聽

Would only use it for short journies (say apartment to beach and back etc)

Mike

Toon Cyprus Expert

10240POSTS

12 years ago

#10

Mike...by the look of the cars here - this shouldnt be a problem.... finding one or importing one may be.

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

12 years ago

#11

I am/have seriously considered this option, also that of using a golf buggy, just around locally.

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#12

There are a couple of ATV's running around Mellieha, (on English plates for at least two years). The type where you sit inside a roll cage but they look聽 a little OTT.

Terry

Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

#13

for all those who can remember then.... the Banana Splits used them in their show.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sdgCZ5yXBk4/UFpCVttnK7I/AAAAAAAAHec/t2yerplXeFQ/s1600/banana-splits.jpg

Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

#14

look on ebay there are some on there for sale.

Rocking Ken Serial expat

402POSTS

12 years ago

#15

Just had a thought (not very often I have one mind you)

Could you import one with tracks on it and says it commercial vehicle and pay less or no import duty (not sure how the import duty works on commercial vehicals)

Toon Cyprus Expert

10240POSTS

12 years ago

#16

another suit for you Terry.

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

12 years ago

#17

Quad bike driver imprisoned.

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

#18

Right....that's it then. Going to get one when we eventually get out there. Seen a couple of good ones (two seaters) on Maltapark; prices are good (between 聙2K and 聙2.5K). Should be really handy for 'pootling' around on and going to the beach.

Cheers all

Mike

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#19

Do you聽 have to wear a helmet when riding a quad in Malta?

Terry

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

#20

tearnet wrote:
Do you聽 have to wear a helmet when riding a quad in Malta?

Terry

Not sure of the law Terry, however, one of the ads I saw said it came with two helmets.聽

Even if it was not the law I wouldn't venture out on one without a 'lid'........that's just asking for trouble.

Mike

mikea Contributor

171POSTS

12 years ago

#21

Remember that most quads have a solid rear drive (no differential) therefore unless you know how to effectively slide the back end around corners on tarmac, they can be a little interesting to drive on a tarmac 'grippy' surface to say the least!

Great fun but can also be very dangerous...Take care and deffo wear a skid lid!

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

#22

mikea wrote:
Remember that most quads have a solid rear drive (no differential) therefore unless you know how to effectively slide the back end around corners on tarmac, they can be a little interesting to drive on a tarmac 'grippy' surface to say the least!

Great fun but can also be very dangerous...Take care and deffo wear a skid lid!

Thanks Mike.......that is VERY helpful information.聽 I think I'll get myself on one over here first and speak to an 'expert' about using them on the road before committing to, what could be, a silly venture (wouldn't want to put my lovely Rose at any risk).

Cheers

Mike

mari157 Active member

32POSTS

12 years ago

#23

Hi guys

Quad bikes are really good and fun to drive, easy to park, and if you will be using it to go to the beach you will have the perfect means of transportation and parking facilities.

I used to drive a quad bike for two years when living in Mellieha and used to go through the village down to the beach.聽 Believe me you can speed, however as any other vehicle you need to slow down during the bends or you will be asking for trouble. You need to slow down much more than you usually do with a car.

At those days there was no need of the crash helmet, however now helmets are compulsory with use of quad bikes (in that sense they are classified as bikes).聽 Otherwise all you need is the driving licence and insurance and road licence.

There are a few shops here in Malta that sell them too.聽 And I would suggest you bring your car insurance documents back at home with you just in case the Insurance Companies will ask you for more papers.

But beware...it is illegal to go with the quad bikes on the beach i.e. the sand itself (unfortunately that's one of the fun things to do with owning a quad bike).

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

#24

Thanks Mari

that's exactly how I perceived using one.....once I've had a go here and got used to the handling, I think it will suit our needs perfectly.

Cheers

Mike