L33 LEG
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am i right in thinking that if u have a driving license u can ride a 125cc without taking the CBT test?
and also, i know uv got to wear a helmet by law but what clothing must be worn?
thinking of gettin a bike, i know they sound crap but my mate jst bought one and for some reason it sounds much nicer than other 125s
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Sly_SRi
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Nope, you need to take your CBT to ride a 125cc bike on L plates.
[Edited on 12-09-2005 by Sly_SRi]
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L33 LEG
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Originally posted by Sly_SRi
Nope, you need to take your CBT to ride a 125cc bike on L plates.
[Edited on 12-09-2005 by Sly_SRi]
ok cheers, when can u move onto bigger bikes? do u have to ride a 125 for a year or be over the age of 21 or what?
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Sly_SRi
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CBT + over 17 = up to 125cc on L plates
Direct Access (under 21)= up to 33 Bhp, any cc
Dircet Access (over 21) = Any bike, any bhp
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Stoneyginger
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over age of 21 you can do your all access license 
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Carly
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Do the whole thing its so fun you wouldn't believe!
But haven't you lost your lisence?
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L33 LEG
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right then, so if im 20 and havnt done a cbt but have a car license, does this mean that i can take the test and ride upto a 125cc? whats the direct access? is this a test u take after the cbt which i presume is harder? and what bikes are upto 33bhp?
sorry for the questions, i dnt really have any idea when it comes to bikes.
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L33 LEG
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Originally posted by Carly
Do the whole thing its so fun you wouldn't believe!
But haven't you lost your lisence?
i was in court on friday and for some reason i only got 3 points  but i cnt be arsed with the hassle of driving anymore
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Carly
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right then, so if im 20 and havnt done a cbt but have a car license, does this mean that i can take the test and ride upto a 125cc? whats the direct access? is this a test u take after the cbt which i presume is harder? and what bikes are upto 33bhp?
sorry for the questions, i dnt really have any idea when it comes to bikes.
The first thing you need to do is you CBT, it is compulsary basic training, it doesnt matter how old you are etc, this is what you do first. This is a one day course, if you pass you can ride any 125cc bike/scooter but it must have l-plates, you cant carry pillions and you cant go on the motorway.
Then you'll do you theory test and hazzard perception.
Then you'll have lessons like for your car test, how many depends on how good you are.
Then you'll take your test. Because your 20 you will have to have whatever bike you get restricted to 33bhp, or atleast have a certificate saying it is, you can ride any bike, any size, any where, with pillions.
After 2 years the 33bhp restriction goes, or if your 21 before your 2years is up you can take another test if you want.
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L33 LEG
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Originally posted by Carly
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Originally posted by L33 LEG
right then, so if im 20 and havnt done a cbt but have a car license, does this mean that i can take the test and ride upto a 125cc? whats the direct access? is this a test u take after the cbt which i presume is harder? and what bikes are upto 33bhp?
sorry for the questions, i dnt really have any idea when it comes to bikes.
The first thing you need to do is you CBT, it is compulsary basic training, it doesnt matter how old you are etc, this is what you do first. This is a one day course, if you pass you can ride any 125cc bike/scooter but it must have l-plates, you cant carry pillions and you cant go on the motorway.
Then you'll do you theory test and hazzard perception.
Then you'll have lessons like for your car test, how many depends on how good you are.
Then you'll take your test. Because your 20 you will have to have whatever bike you get restricted to 33bhp, or atleast have a certificate saying it is, you can ride any bike, any size, any where, with pillions.
After 2 years the 33bhp restriction goes, or if your 21 before your 2years is up you can take another test if you want.
cheers mate, great help! so the best thing i could do is get a 125cc on L plates for a year and then when i turn 21 take some tests so i can ride a much larger bike?
and as i asked b4, do u need to wear all leathers and that to ride a 125?
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Danny H
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theres no law on what to wear apart from a helmet, so you could ride round starkers if you wanted.
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L33 LEG
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Originally posted by danny boi sxi
theres no law on what to wear apart from a helmet, so you could ride round starkers if you wanted.
thats okay then, cos i really cnt be arsed/afford to buy leathers. of course if it was a faster bike i would do, but not for a 125cc!
what are the performance figures for these anyway?
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Danny H
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fast enough to badly hurt yourself if you come off without any protection. A jacket is a good idea, even if nothing else.
They do just over a 100mph most of them, but dont expect them to last long at that speed.
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L33 LEG
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whats the 0-60 times roughly?
im wanting a honda nsr, not to keen on aprillias, any other bikes to look at?
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Carly
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Im 20, i did my cbt and theory, had 2 lessons this weekend and ive booked my test for next month, bought my bike this weekend after months of saving 
If you just do your cbt you cant carry passengers or go on the motorway and worse of all you have to have L-plates. Do your test and widen your choice of bike 
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L33 LEG
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cheers for ur help mate
and good luck wi ur test!
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Danny H
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cagiva mito, ducati lookalike and one of the fastest 125s there is.
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Carly
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Originally posted by L33 LEG
cheers for ur help mate
and good luck wi ur test!
thanks, no probs
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big eck
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You can pick up a 400cc sports bike with the 33hp restrictor fitted
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leeshez
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Go to the aprilla centre at whitebirk and ask them and they will tell you everything you need to know. I nearly bought a 125 off him.
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L33 LEG
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Originally posted by leeshez
Go to the aprilla centre at whitebirk and ask them and they will tell you everything you need to know. I nearly bought a 125 off him.
theyre a bunch of kids working ther tho lol, i jst need to decide whether to go into bikes or get my corsa back on the road. im really undecided 
[Edited on 12-09-2005 by L33 LEG]
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big eck
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Buy something like this with the 33hp restrictor
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L33 LEG
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what model of honda is that?
iv jst looked at the VFR's and they look amazing, if i get a bike itl have to be a honda
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big eck
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Its the VFR mate, fantastic sounding bike (V5 engine) plus theres loads to choose from
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Carly
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My bike
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