*** How to obtain a bike license ***

I have been offered a CBF125 for £700, 2012 plate, 4600 miles, has some minor damage on the exhaust plus a few scratches on the panel, it's the bike they use for the CBT and also the same bike i did mine on, so i know it runs fine.

All servicing has been done at a main Honda dealer, plus it's MOT recently, seems like a good deal to me!

Gets me onto the road until i can do my DAS, current waiting time is 12 weeks!
 
Gets me onto the road until i can do my DAS, current waiting time is 12 weeks!

Really?
I did mine last month without any waiting time.
Called them on a Friday for a 2 days Module 1 (Tuesday/Wednesday), after passing the Mod1 I booked a 2 days Module 2 for the next Tuesday/Wednesday.
So from my phone call to the end I did everything in less than 2 weeks.
 
Really?
I did mine last month without any waiting time.
Called them on a Friday for a 2 days Module 1 (Tuesday/Wednesday), after passing the Mod1 I booked a 2 days Module 2 for the next Tuesday/Wednesday.
So from my phone call to the end I did everything in less than 2 weeks.

Yeah, we only have 1 training centre here, so booking a MOD1 test is getting rather tight, this time of year, they have loads of new people putting in for their DAS course.
 
I have been offered a CBF125 for £700, 2012 plate, 4600 miles, has some minor damage on the exhaust plus a few scratches on the panel, it's the bike they use for the CBT and also the same bike i did mine on, so i know it runs fine.

All servicing has been done at a main Honda dealer, plus it's MOT recently, seems like a good deal to me!

Gets me onto the road until i can do my DAS, current waiting time is 12 weeks!

If you tart that CBF up a bit you'll probably make a profit. £700 is very cheap for a 3 year old 125.

Also sounds about right for the mod1 waiting time, it's exactly the time of year people start thinking about getting their licence. The frosts have gone, it's no longer cold, the sun is out, roads are dry and summer is almost here.
 
If you tart that CBF up a bit you'll probably make a profit. £700 is very cheap for a 3 year old 125.

Also sounds about right for the mod1 waiting time, it's exactly the time of year people start thinking about getting their licence. The frosts have gone, it's no longer cold, the sun is out, roads are dry and summer is almost here.

Yeah i'm thinking of spraying the exhaust, also fitting a new side panel, reckon it could turn out like new. :)

This is the bike i'm thinking of (not this exact one, the one i'm after is in better condition) runs well, not slow either!

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In my DAS training, the instructors had a very good method to hit 50kph on the swerve/emergency stop bits - 3rd gear round the bend at 15mph I think, then as you pass the last cone in the corner, nail the throttle until the cones at the speed trap. It worked well btw, I think I did 53 or within 2 kph on all three runs.

So this was only going from 15/20mph up to 30mph, in 3rd gear, but the first time I did it, on an ER6n with 70bhp I was like... :eek::eek:holy *****:eek: :D

Enjoy that moment, it'll stay with you for a while.
 
TallPaul - Just a quick question, how much did it cost you for a few days training and your test? I'm in a similar position to you in that I've been riding for ages but prices even for a "short" course aren't much cheaper than a normal course?

Suppose test fees takes up a chunk of the cost.

Cheers
 
TallPaul - Just a quick question, how much did it cost you for a few days training and your test? I'm in a similar position to you in that I've been riding for ages but prices even for a "short" course aren't much cheaper than a normal course?

Suppose test fees takes up a chunk of the cost.

Cheers

It cost me £515, that included all test fees. I had done around 5-6k on my 125 commuting 200 miles a week prior to the tests.

My course went like this:

Day 1 - 8am start, finish at 12:30pm Straight onto the ER6N, road ridng, u turns/slalom etc. Just me and the instructor
Day 2 - 9am to 1:30pm. Same as Day 1, bit more road riding. me and another guy
Day 3 - 8am start - MOD1 swerve practice, just me and the instructor. MOD1 at 9:30. Passed. Road riding/breakfast until MOD2 at 12:30. Done!

I had a really good shop around and this was the cheapest in my area and one of the most recomended. He's based down in the Medway area in kent so might be a bit far for you to travel though! :D
 
Cheers, Yer that's what I've been quoted for a 3 day course and that's up here in the poverty stricken north so you did get a good price!

Thing is my preferred test centre don't do short courses however their 6 day course is only £650 so I'm tempted by that as its a bargain and gives me more practice.
 
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Cheers, Yer that's what I've been quoted for a 3 day course and that's up here in the poverty stricken north so you did get a good price!

Thing is my preferred test centre don't do short courses however their 6 day course is only £650 so I'm tempted by that as its a bargain and gives me more practice.

That is a good price for the 6 day course, everywhere else for me was around the £600+ mark for a 3 day course similar to the one I actually did. £90 of the cost is test fees too.

For a 5 day course day here you're looking at £800+ inc. test fees at most places. That's without a CBT either! So starting out from scratch, easily a grand if you're a complete newcomer and need everything.

Not sure how many miles you've done, but for me the slalom was my only worry on the MOD1, and for MOD2 I just needed a little polish here and there. Passed with 0 minors on the MOD1 and 2 minors on the MOD2.
 
That is a good price for the 6 day course, everywhere else for me was around the £600+ mark for a 3 day course similar to the one I actually did. £90 of the cost is test fees too.

For a 5 day course day here you're looking at £800+ inc. test fees at most places. That's without a CBT either! So starting out from scratch, easily a grand if you're a complete newcomer and need everything.

Not sure how many miles you've done, but for me the slalom was my only worry on the MOD1, and for MOD2 I just needed a little polish here and there. Passed with 0 minors on the MOD1 and 2 minors on the MOD2.

I've done nearly 9k now in and out of the city centre in heavy traffic so very comfortable but I was stressed out enough doing my theory test so extra time might be a good thing :p especially as it seems like a great price.

They have their own full size mod 1 track too which is good. Yer figure of 8, slalom I'm not looking forward too, its things you just don't do on the road generally!

Just need to find the time now.
 
Slalom is ridiculously easy imo, maybe I just have good balance though but I just did it on idle. U turn was the trickier of the maneuvers I thought!
 
Guys, I'm searching for a little advice, so if you could help that'd be great :D

I'm 24 and ever since I can remember have loved motorbikes. I've had ups and downs about getting things done in regards to my tests, but now I finally feel confident enough to take control of the situation. I could keep going, just dreaming about it. But if I don't take a stand, my dream will never become true:(.

So I'm completely new to everything. I've never ridden a motorbike before nor do I drive a car so everything to me is completely new. I have years ago rode a bicycle but never got to the stage of going on it enough and that was so long ago I was still a kid. I'm going to concentrate now on reading the highway code and a new book for motorcyclists (I've had these a few years). I will also be doing mock tests using the DVD.

1. Moved house around a year back and my provisional licence still contains my old address. I'm going to send off to fix this tomorrow. Do I need to get this corrected first before I can take anything? CBT, Theory?

2. Is this possible and have you done the same route? Ok I've decided I'm not going to jump straight into my DAS. My idea for this is that I would like to have the opportunity to do things a little easier with gaining experience first, like car learners do.

Before taking the CBT, do places allow you to take lessons beforehand to get used to the bike and handling before they feel you are ready for the CBT? I would then get a bike and ride a few months before hopefully moving on up with my tests. I know this route could potentially cost more but it would be worth it I think.

3. I haven't had an eye test for ages (last time I visited I was told my eyes was fine). Do you recommend getting these checked again before doing any tests?

I already own everything I need, from boots to the jacket, pants and even a helmet. All purchased maybe when I was around 21 (24 now). Never worn or used other than dressing myself up in my bedroom :rolleyes:

Any help is greatly appreciated
 
Firstly regarding your eye sight make sure you're a good long 30 strides away from a numberplate, legal requirment is 20.5 m so 30 paces is plenty, and if you can read it you are well within the legal requirments. When I'm walking somewhere I still see where I can read a numberplate and then count the steps to the vehicle and I'm always over 30.

I don't know if the licence address will affect you or not but obviously you'll get that changed asap.

Why not a DAS? You're a blank canvas to a trainer, no bad habbits, and could possibly get through your tests easier than if you rode for a while and got some bad habbits. That's not a given obviously.

Get yourself on a bike. I started riding bikes in the 80's and had a 20 year break and even though I don't really do regrets, that 20 year break is as close to a regret as I have. I have had a car licence for around 30 years and now don't own a car. If I never drove again I wouldn't mind one little bit.

Research. Do research on schools near you and find out who people rate and who they don't and once you've found one speak to them as they're the real experts.
 
Hi,

1. Your address won't matter, nothing is sent via the post for either your CBT or theory test, mines still down as my parents. Just mate sure you have both parts.

2. I've been riding on my CBT for two years now and have done 10k miles, I love riding even my 125 to work and back so whilst you might be urging to go for your full test, there's no rush. Heard this a few times now and it's true - time spent on a 125 is never wasted!

Some test places do "taster lessons" but honestly you should be fine. Do you drive? I found the carpark stage really odd as I've been driving for over 10 years and wasn't the best but as soon as I got on the road I was fine. The carpark bit is just making sure you're safe enough. Just so you know you don't need a theory test to do your CBT so don't worry too much about that.

3. So long as you can read a number plate from (I've forgot the distance but was about 20m maybe?) then you'll be fine. Unless your sight is really bad obviously! :D

Having all the kit is a massive bonus as that's often a cost people don't factor in.

Just get your CBT booked asap, nothing to lose.
 
I'll try checking my eyesight tonight as I'm on my way home.

Why not a DAS? You're a blank canvas to a trainer, no bad habbits, and could possibly get through your tests easier than if you rode for a while and got some bad habbits. That's not a given obviously.

Simply because people tell me all kinds of things about how going straight to an unlimited licence is bad idea if you have no experience.

Research. Do research on schools near you and find out who people rate and who they don't and once you've found one speak to them as they're the real experts.

Thanks. Another thing I would love to do, is increase my knowledge of bikes and how they work, how you fix things, how to / knowing what to check ect. Do you know of anything useful for this? Sadly I don't know anyone that rides to learn from.
 
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