Which path do I take?

Andy Pandy

Andy Pandy

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I'm sorry for making a new thread, I have done so many searches and read most of the threads but I would like a personalised reply :).

I am very keen on learning to ride a motorbike but don't know how to go about it. I turned 20 in May so I can't do the DAS so do I do the CBT and buy a 125 then ride that for a while and maybe do the test this year. Or do I do a 4/5 day course and get the full license and then save up for a decent bike and restrict it. If i did take that path when I turn 21 is there something I can do so I'm not restricted for another year?
 
I dont mind riding and getting overtaken by other bikes, and I dont mind being stuck in traffic so I could live with a 125 for a year. This is what I will do I think, buy a 125 and get a years experience then do my DAS next year. I read that the Yamaha YBR125 is a good learners bike? I dont care about having the fastest bike around I just want reliability and something easy/fun to learn on.
 
helpimcrap said:
get the bike you want - get it restricted, then when you take the restrictors off it will feel like a new bike. :)
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I think I will buy a 125 and ride that for a year, and as soon as I turn 21 take my DAS. But a thought just popped into my head right now, I could get my full license now and then get a thunder cat or something and restrict that, which will be probably cheaper than getting a 125 in the long run. Does this sound like a sensible idea then?
 
Greenboi said:
Converting the license costs about £280, considering all ya need to do is two tests its a fair amount tbh, as you need bike rental + get rid of bad habits etc. Its the main reason i wished id waited. just more money!
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Do you mean convert license to an unrestricted one before the 2 years is up? I can handle 2 years on a 33 bhp bike :)
 
Greenboi said:
I thought that too, but it does make the bike feel horrible. 600s are built for more power than 33bhp, trying to shift a ZX6-R on 33hp just doesnt feel nice after a few weeks of it.
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My friend told me that a V something engine will be better restricted because it has more torque? I think he recommended a Suzuki S650.
 
This is probably a really stupid question, but do I need to apply for a provisional bike license? I already have a full UK car license. If I do need to apply for one, where do I apply for it? :)
 
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