Matt L
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I know a few people have done it on here lately, just after information about it really.
I think its the fact its bin really nice weather this weekend thats making me want to know about it as normally i would call them all power rangers but it does look mightly good fun  .
anyway after any information about how i would go about learning and what restrictions i would have if any and more importantly costs .
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Graeme
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How old are you first off?
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Matt L
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sorry im 21
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Graeme
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Best off going for the direct acess then. U will need to do your theory test first then do the training which is normally done in a week, first day you will do a CBT and then a few days training and then ur test on the last day. Loades of centers out there just look around at prices and reccomendations. Big places have long waiting lists though!
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gra11
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well you have two options a direct access test where you can ride any size of motorbike as soon as you pass or a restricted test where when you pass you can ride anything with a power rating of upto 33bhp
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RichR
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Matt - look up the Potteries and District Motorcycle club or PAD Training; they run a fantastic scheme where you pay £45 for lifetime mebership after you've passed your CBT with them, bike hire and everything else included for £55. They then run lessons on a weekly basis which are free if you have you own bike or £5 per hour if you borrow one of theirs.
Very good bunch of guys who've been going since the late 70's iirc. They have a coupel of facilities around the potteries/Leek
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by Graeme
Best off going for the direct acess then. U will need to do your theory test first then do the training which is normally done in a week, first day you will do a CBT and then a few days training and then ur test on the last day. Loades of centers out there just look around at prices and reccomendations. Big places have long waiting lists though!
after a quick google search, the direct access looks the best but i cant find any info about local places or how much it costs lol.
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sand-eel
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place near me the DAS course is £599 not cheap.
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RichR
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http://www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/c_staffs.htm
They did have their own website but I can't find it at the minute - I know one of their instructors is a web designer so they might be constructing a new site
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Bonney
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Its all changed slightly since i did it in january.
Firstly do your CBT
Then book your theory test
Then start doing some lessons. Get them in 2 hour blocks, as an hour isn't really long enough.
When you have done your theory and had enough lessons to be confident book the FIRST part of your practical which is the site work. Which can be seen here
First part of practical test diagram.
Then when you have passed this, Get the other half booked which is the road ride, Which beleive it or not is easier than a car test, Its a lot more relaxed.
Anything else you need to know is all in here
More info on motorcycle test.
Just get it done, You won't regret it!!! 
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Matt L
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im just on there lee but yeh cant really find any information about it really.
and the more i try to look stuff up the more i realise i know absolutely sod all about bikes .
I think ill be aiming to do it in about a year or so at this rate
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RichR
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Matt, have you ever ridden a bike before?
If not, I would suggest NOT going for the direct access and going for the Standard biek test; you're only limited for 2 years to 33hp and this will give you 2 years of experience, knowledge and confidence of road riding on a smaller, less powerful bike.
If you've ridden a lot before then DAS should be fine
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RichR
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There's no harm in doing your CBT now and maybe some post CBT training with someone like PAD - it'll build up your confidence.
Regardless of which test route you go for, it is now composed of 4 sections:
1 - Compulsory Basic Training
2 - Theory Test [Bike Specific]
3 - Module A [Maneuvres Test (off road)]
4 - Module B Road Based Test
The latter 2 must be taken on the same class of bike, ie if doing DAS the Mod a/Mod B must be taken on a bike meeting the specs for a DAS test (500cc+) or if you take the standard route it must be of between 120 and 125cc and not exceed 33hp (iirc)
The reaosn PAD is a good route is that you can use their bikes so you don't have a huge initial outlay
[Edited on 13-09-2009 by LiVe LeE]
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Matt L
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nopes never been on one which is why i know nothing about them 
like i say i wont be doing anything for a year or so and thats if i actually do go through with it, just something im after information about really for now.
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BabyBlade
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get ur cbt done, only 100quid and then atleast u can go on the roads on a 125 or anything restricted to 33bhp and see if u actually like it...
dont forget about all the hidden costs jacket, gloves, helmet etc
it aint cheap starting off if you have to buy all the gear too
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StueyBoy1989
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get ur cbt done, only 100quid and then atleast u can go on the roads on a 125 or anything restricted to 33bhp and see if u actually like it...
as posted above is this true? you can do your CBT an ride anything up to 125cc?
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dannymccann
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Yep thats true, if you buy a 125cc you can also take your real test on it (A2 restricted) this is what I did.
CBT
Bought RS125
4 months later took mod 1 - passed
week later took mod 2 on it - passed with 1 minor
Now I have my ZXR400
The tests themselves cost me
£30 theory, £10 mod 1, £70 mod 2, you have 2 years expiry on each test so have 2 years from your CBT to get the other 3 done, in the order above
Doing it my way costs are
CBT £100 (not my own bike or clothing)
Buy a bike (£1000 up to £3500 for a new one?)
Insure it (£300 TPFT on my RS, but my 400 is £190?!?  )
Tax it (£15)
Clothing can spend anything from £200, the sky really is the limit
Obviously running costs
Tests £110
[Edited on 14-09-2009 by dannymccann]
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Matt L
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i was lookin at the rs125 last nite lol cant believe how cheap bikes are to buy and insure compared to cars lol.
Think i will look into doing the cbt this year some time and then save up for a bike n stuff.
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Adam-D
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considering this myself.
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dannymccann
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If you buy a cheap RS125 probably expect to spend the same amount again having its service done (unless you are handy with a spanner, which Im not, but I know someone who is). They are quick little bikes but they sound shite, I never bothered restricting mine though.
[Edited on 14-09-2009 by dannymccann]
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
If you buy a cheap RS125 probably expect to spend the same amount again having its service done (unless you are handy with a spanner, which Im not, but I know someone who is). They are quick little bikes but they sound shite, I never bothered restricting mine though.
[Edited on 14-09-2009 by dannymccann]
stupid question but what is classed as cheap for one of them? and im shite at anything remotley mechanical
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x14xe sport
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buy a crosser and find a flat field before anything else!
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by x14xe sport
buy a crosser and find a flat field before anything else!
prefer to get a road one tbh.
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StueyBoy1989
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the aprilla rs125 is that a geared bike? i'm looking in to doing my CBT then gettin a aprilla rs125 to reduce my commute time. although probably should of looked earlier on during the summer. so yeah is it a geared bike?
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Welsh Dan
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I did my DAS in January, after never having ridden a bike before. My first bike is an SV650, which is cheap to insure and run.
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