John Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 as above. i've wanted to get my bike license sinse i was a kid and i've finally decided to make the push and do it in the summer (if we ever get one that is!) only thing is i haven't got the first clue about how to start with it. i've never riden a motorbike myself so i am a complete beginer with it. if anyone has any tips on it all then i'd be gratefull to hear them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 it depends on ya age what test you can do You gotta do a theoryyou gotta do a CBT on a 125cc 1 Day coursethen you can either do ya training on a 125cc or 500cc If your under 21 you can only take a test on a 125cc and have a restricted licence for 3 years or untill you are 21If your over 21 you can take your test on a 500cc and therefore ride any bike. It is very easy especially if you can already drive a car and understand the clutch principles and have road awareness I payed about £450 for a 5 day course which included CBT/Bike Hire/500cc Test goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 cheers for that mate. i'm 21. i've had different ppl telling me different stories regarding what i can take my test on and then ride once i have passed but none of them could actually ride so i think i'll ignore them if i do like a 5 day course or something like that will i be able to do my theory in with that or will i have to get that before i do anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 I think if you book a 5 day course mate they will also book you in for a theory but i'd ring them and check this.I passed my test in 1998 before the theory came in. I had a car licence already so i didn't have to take the theory. My 5 day course was CBT on day one lessons on a 500cc on day 2/3/4 test on day 5 with some practice before hand. Then in the afternoon i picked up my brand new bike GSXR750 was knocked of it by some dumb bint 6 weeks later £4650 worth of damage. They fixed it cos it was still new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 nice bike! i was thinking of going for something like that but maybe a 600 to start with. (i lack self control, so something too powerfull to start with would be suicide for me!) thanks for the info mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 No probs mate But you'll need self control mate or it'll be GSXR600 THEN I DIE cos even 600's will do 160mph now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 No probs mate But you'll need self control mate or it'll be GSXR600 THEN I DIE cos even 600's will do 160mph now i think it's for this reason that my folks have told me to move out if i'm getting one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 when i had my bike, you wouldnt believe how many accidents i saw and how many near misses i had, seen alot of riders die too and not cos they were riding stupidly Too much traffic around now for these mental machines, good fun, glad i had one and it scared me alot of times. Not sure if i'd get another now. With the crap wheather we get 2 i only did 4000 miles in 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 ok ok don't start putting me off already it's just something i've wanted to do for years and now i'm finally in a position where i can afford to do it and at the moment i got no woman telling me not to or they'll leave me! so i'm thinking sod it i'm 21yrs old, life is too short to be worrying about "what if" i'll do the test and all that then if i don't like it thats that, once i've got my license i've got it hmmm anyway enough rambling on from me! i'm off to clean the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE W Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Cosidering getting a bike myself have for awhile now Didnt know you could drive anything once you are 21 only a few months to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 its a mad feeling mind, the acceleration and trying to hold on Wicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk6 Si Ross Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Don't wanna put you off for good but i don't think i know anybody with a bike who hasn't come off it, also knew somebody that was killed on a moped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 nah i know what u mean ross, i know a few ppl with bikes and everyone of them has had road rash at some point. i think i just have a thing for 2 wheels, i've been into mountian biking for years now and that doesn't exactly tickle when u hit the deck. i guess there is a slight difference though betwen falling off at maybe 30mph (if ya lucky) on a mountain bike and falling off at 100+mph on a super bike kinda thing. ho hum ho hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 I feel the need, THE NEED FOR SPEED!Id give my left testicle for a big bike R6 or R1 ninja fireblade :) :)my mother will disown me.... soon soon 21 in july ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 I feel the need, THE NEED FOR SPEED!Id give my left testicle for a big bike R6 or R1 ninja fireblade :) :)my mother will disown me.... soon soon 21 in july ... whats the deal with parents disowning their kids just cos they want some fun on wheels?! i'd say the way the world is at the moment i've got as much chance of walking out in town and getting stabbed to death as i have coming off a bike and doing serious damage. lifes a risk all the time! saying all this though maybe if i'm ever a parent then i'll see the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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