Scooter licence stuff

pyro · 27 Mar 2006 at 18:37

Ok last summer I managed to go around with a scooter on my provisinal licence without getting caught, but I don't want to take any risks this time

I have passed my theory test, and I have done some driving lessons (car driving lessons). Will I need to take a different theory test just for the bike? And about the CBT test, how much is it going to cost me? Direct.gov says it's around 70 to 100 quid, but that's just the test, not including any sort of lessons, right? If the test is just riding a moped I guess I can do it without any lessons, if so, can I just turn up to a testing centre, pass it, and then be able to ride a scooter?

Edit: "Once you pass your standard motorcycle test you are restricted to machines of 25 kW (33 bhp) with a power to weight ratio of 0.16 kW/kg for two years." So I am guessing a 2stroke gilera runner 125 is nowhere near 33bhp right?

pyro · 27 Mar 2006 at 19:01

Well I can only afford a runner at the moment, so I don't really mind the restriction, what abouts do I do on the day of the test? And on what? I mean will I get an automatic scooter, or..?

pyro · 27 Mar 2006 at 19:40

Sounds fairly easy, I mean how wrong can I get it?

I won't be getting a scooter here, I am getting one back home in Greece, the traffic in Athens is just silly, and a car is more expensive, no place to park it, it gets around 45c in the summer too so better to be out in the open.

Thanks guys

Now, can I get a decent full face helmet for around £200? I am not after a top of the range arai, just something okish.

pyro · 27 Mar 2006 at 20:34

Well giving a fine to a young guy driving a scooter without a helmet is a Greek cop's heaven so I just want to be on the safe side this summer

I will be getting a helmet in Athens, I know a place close to me that only deals helmets, I just don't know what to get, should I get a standar full face? Should I get the one that opens up?