Going in for my restricted licence!

BigRazer93

BigRazer93

BigRazer93

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Hey guys,

I've always said to my self I would do my bike test but I never got round to doing it or having the money to do so. I've been on the road now for 2 years coming up in July. I currently ride an Aprilia Rx 50 just to get me to college and to work, so I don't have to ask parents and take the annoying transport that Uk offer!

I'm 18 and been riding since I was 16, and I feel like I have learn't a lot; anticipating other drivers, keeping safe and other things like that, and now I am in the position of going for my A2 licence:)

I've already done my cbt, well its not due for renewal yet, and I have my theory booked for the 26th of this march. Just thought I would share with you bikers what I want to achieve and would like some support.

I've rang up my local bike training place and have quoted me "£25 an hour or £480 for a 3/4 day course which includes training and test fee's for Mod1 and Mod2". I've been thinking on which to do and I don't think I would need to spend all that much on the training course would I? Wouldn't it be best just to get my theory out of the way, have lessons to get Mod1 done, then the same to get Mod2 done? I can't see me needing load's of training as I've been riding for nearly 2 years and rode a Honda CG 125 for my 17th birthday as parents booked me a lesson. What do you guys think?

When I've done insurance quotes, would a restricted bike licence (A2) be classed as a "Full Licence" as A2 or restricted licence doesn't come up?

Last question guys, what type of bike should I be looking at? I am 6ft 2 and around 14 stone. I'm very interested in the Yamaha's FZS 600's and the Yamaha's Thundercat. The FZS shares the same engine but I do prefer the look of the Thundercat as it looks more sporty. I do like the idea of the FZS as a naked bike but I know I would get the FZS and kick my self about it and should have gone for the Thundercat. Obviously, the bike will be restricted as its needed to be by law and to gain experience!

Thanks guys :)
 
good luck on your license!!!!!!!

best to pay as you go regarding lessons,or just one big lump sum if you want it all in one go ect,but you might not need many lessons once you learn the system for riding your away

dunno about those bikes but can recommend a good used kawasaki zx6 g1/g2 model,they are comfortable and can do 160+ easily,good on fuel/insurance too,and i think they take into account that its restricted ect for insurance
 
Hmm from what you have said you have quite a lot of experience on the road (2 years?) so you may already be good enough to pass. Not sure if the RX50 is suitable to take the restricted test on (is it 12Bhp?)but if it is you could buy yourself a copy of motorcycle roadcraft (police riders handbook) and read it.
Then have a go at your Mod1 (15 quid) and Mod2 (75 quid) and save yourself some money.
I have a mate who just did his mod 1 yesterday. No lessons, just his CBT, a lot of off road mod 1 practice at night in an empty car park and a few rides with me on the road.
Saved him a hell of a lot that he can now spend on better gear/new bike.
 
Thanks for your input guys, my plan is to do a block a 2 1 hour lessons at a time and see how it goes from there. This will allow me to use the 125cc bikes available from my instructor.

Have been revising my theory and took a look at some videos about the mod1 test. It does look difficult but not as difficult as I was expecting which is good news!
 
Good luck mushty! If you've been riding around for a while it should just be a case of brushing up on your current skills! :) Let us know how you go!!
 
If you have been riding for 2 years you should already know enough to be able to pass or at least treat the first attempt as lesson to know what to expect and be less nervous on the second go. I passed on my second attempt with no lessons, cheaper and it works.
 
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