*** How to obtain a bike license ***
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Caporegime
Soldato
Congrats mate! Get as many test rides as you can get in before the weather really closes in
Soldato
Mod 2 passed today
Poor chap I was with had his test before mine cancelled, as the instructor was late in as his bike got stolen.
Anyway, L-plates are already off and it's time to go bike shopping!
The 2014 CB650F I did my test on was rather nice I must say. But I think I'm looking to try a v-twin first.
Congrats!!
I reccomend having a test ride of a Monster 821
What sort of budget are you looking for a new bike?
Caporegime
Congrats!!
I reccomend having a test ride of a Monster 821
What sort of budget are you looking for a new bike?
Cheers
. Not sure on budget really. Whatever I can get for my Yamaha YBR 125 (60 plate, 5k miles) plus a couple of grand I imagine.
Congratulations!
The SV650 is a great first big bike. The handling on them is brilliant. Plus it's a V-Twin
They're only 4k new so there are loads of great second hand deals out there for them.
Cheers bud. Everyone at the DSA said the SV would be a good choice when I was over excited after the result and bleating on about what bike I'd get. Seems a really good bet for a first bike. Just need to make sure it's pillion friendly too, as in will it still perform with luggage and a passenger. I'm guessing yes!
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How difficult is it going from never having ridden a motorbike to passing your DAS? I was planning on getting a 125cc bike for a few months but as i already have a scooter that I now have to get rid of I don't fancy going through that again and I'd rather have my full licence sooner than later.
Caporegime
If you've ridden a bicycle it's a piece of pee, never mind a scooter. Unless you're a completely malcordinated gimp you'll find it easy.
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I have to admit I'm probably a bit uncoordinated and have a few concerns about learning gears in a short amount of time but I'm also in the position to spend around £2.5k on a bike right now and the longer I wait the more chance I'll spend it. I've moved up my theory test to this weekend instead of next month and if I pass I'll do my Auto to geared course and DAS in February, time to stop being a coward lol.
Can you guys give me some advice please.
I'm 25 now, have had my license since i was 17, does this allow me to do my CBT, then Theory and finally apply to get my full license straight away?
Ideally i want to ride for a few weeks on a 125 having never been on a bike before, and then go for my unrestricted license.
I'm 25 now, have had my license since i was 17, does this allow me to do my CBT, then Theory and finally apply to get my full license straight away?
Ideally i want to ride for a few weeks on a 125 having never been on a bike before, and then go for my unrestricted license.
Caporegime
Yes it does allow you to go straight to a full category A licence.
Unless that's all you can afford or it's what you want to run for other specific reasons, I'd personally skip the 125 step.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's sensible in some ways and it's what I did for 6 months after my CBT, but it's almost a waste of time given that almost everyone sells their 125 pronto.
You'll be training on a 650cc bike and a 125 will feel pants in comparison. If you do a DAS or something and pass the test on a 650, then jump straight on a 650 afterwards and don't fanny about buying 125s unless you can't afford your DAS straight after your CBT.
Unless that's all you can afford or it's what you want to run for other specific reasons, I'd personally skip the 125 step.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's sensible in some ways and it's what I did for 6 months after my CBT, but it's almost a waste of time given that almost everyone sells their 125 pronto.
You'll be training on a 650cc bike and a 125 will feel pants in comparison. If you do a DAS or something and pass the test on a 650, then jump straight on a 650 afterwards and don't fanny about buying 125s unless you can't afford your DAS straight after your CBT.
I was twenty four. Full car license since seventeen. I got my theory, then went and did my CBT and got my full license. I spent one day on a 125, doing the CBT, I've never been on one since. There's no point imo, bikes only go as fast as you twist your wrist and if anything a 125 will train you to go full throttle 24/7 which is a bad habit anyway lol
Soldato
Yep, if you can afford it/can take a week off work, book the DAS (Direct access scheme) to get your full A unrestricted licence. It'll work out cheaper than buying a 125 for £1500 quid, plus £500 worth of kit, then selling the 125. You'll be looking at around £700-£1k for a DAS course from scratch inc. CBT (plus theory on top, get that booked ASAP!! as the waiting list can be a couple of weeks, esp. at this time of year) depending where you live.
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Just booked my theory its a month wait. Not sure what to do when I get theory done, I have never ridden a bike on the road but have been driving for 7 years + have over 10 years racing/riding experience on motocross bikes. Smallest bike I have ridden in years is a 250, couldn't imagine riding a 125 2-stroke again. Probs just have a lesson or 2 and see how it goes.
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Cheers guys, that's some useful info
I have a few more questions:
Can i do my theory before my CBT?
Do i need to take my full riding gear with me for my CBT or do they supply you with a helmet and jacket etc?
I can afford to do my CBT/Theory and DAS all in one go, but that doesn't leave me any time in the middle for practice? Should i have a few lessons before my DAS training? I have never been on a motorbike before.
I have a few more questions:
Can i do my theory before my CBT?
Do i need to take my full riding gear with me for my CBT or do they supply you with a helmet and jacket etc?
I can afford to do my CBT/Theory and DAS all in one go, but that doesn't leave me any time in the middle for practice? Should i have a few lessons before my DAS training? I have never been on a motorbike before.
Soldato
You can do CBT separate from the DAS course, it'll give you an idea how much training you might need, and also allows you to asses the training school you've picked.
The DAS course are your lessons, they'll take you through the very basics - clutch control, slow speed control, gradually upping the speed on a closed private area before letting you loose on the road. You can either do it all in a week or spread it out over a few weeks.
If you put your location someone will probably recommend a school near you.
I personally did my CBT in march last year, got a 125 in April, did about 6000 miles on it before doing a 3 day DAS course in October. Because I'd had 6 months on a 125 I didn't need much training, but even going from a complete newbie plenty of people pass first time over a 5 day course.
The DAS course are your lessons, they'll take you through the very basics - clutch control, slow speed control, gradually upping the speed on a closed private area before letting you loose on the road. You can either do it all in a week or spread it out over a few weeks.
If you put your location someone will probably recommend a school near you.
I personally did my CBT in march last year, got a 125 in April, did about 6000 miles on it before doing a 3 day DAS course in October. Because I'd had 6 months on a 125 I didn't need much training, but even going from a complete newbie plenty of people pass first time over a 5 day course.
Thank you
What i'm going to do is go for my CBT, depending on how well i can handle the bike and how confident i am, most likely book my DAS that day.
About my gear for the CBT, will they provide any? Or should i just buy it anyway as i'll be going for my DAS soon after?