Nath
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How do you go about getting a proper bike license?
I don't have any bike training at all, no CBT or anything, but I currently hold a Full car license.
I've tried reading up on Google but it doesn't answer a few question I've got and I know we have some bikers on here.
Any info appreciated.
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Simon_16v
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Yeah i was wanting to know this too. Cant see the need to have too many lessons as iv rode several motocross bikes and can handle the clutch etc
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Nath
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I'm thinking about doing it for next year. I can't help but love how some bikes look.
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ShEp
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if your over 21 you can do direct access course
i had mine booked for july, but lost my licence 
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Mo
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get your cbt done first. need to go to a bike training centre. its a day course. u learn in the morning and are on the roads in the afternoon. if your good enough u get your cbt license. costs around £55 (if i remember right)
your cbt license last 2 years and in that time u gotta pass your full bike license or else u gotta do your cbt again. You can fast track your full license, not sure on cost though. Plus they recommend u have all your own gear like jacket, helmet, pants etc.
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Nath
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I am indeed over 21.
For the cost it seems sensible to do the CBT first then?
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Mo
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unless u wanna do the direct access course which is everything together. cost summat like £550 i think...could be wrong though.
Best bet is to do cbt. then u can chill on bike (125cc max) and get used to it. once your happy move on to the next stage
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Nath
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Sounds like a good plan.
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Mo
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corsa120
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im doin cbt first nath and then gettin a cagiva mito or somat for bit get used to that and then do full licence
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Wayne
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i did my cbt, had about 6 lessons 2hour each at £15 a lesson and past my test straight away 
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
im doin cbt first nath and then gettin a cagiva mito or somat for bit get used to that and then do full licence
Yeah I quite like the Aprilla RS125's. I don't plan on getting rid of my car or anything so it'll be for the decent weather 
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leekeefy
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i passed cbt then booked my theory,passed that and booked a 3 day direct access course,you turn up at 8 till 4.30 for 2 days,half a day then your test on the third.works out at 20 hours plus your test.
book now as its dearer in the summer
£300 ish in winter(off peak)
£550 upwards in summer.
these prices usually include the test fee
that was 3 years ago but prices generally stay the same
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Nath
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Cheers for the info mate.
I reckon I'll do the full one next winter and do the CBT this winter. Get some experience and what not.
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Mo
get your cbt done first. need to go to a bike training centre. its a day course. u learn in the morning and are on the roads in the afternoon. if your good enough u get your cbt license. costs around £55 (if i remember right)
your cbt license last 2 years and in that time u gotta pass your full bike license or else u gotta do your cbt again. You can fast track your full license, not sure on cost though. Plus they recommend u have all your own gear like jacket, helmet, pants etc.
More than 55 quid mate - i did mine in spring 2006 and it was £95 then...
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Tom
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Forget the 125, just get a sensible bigger bike imo. Do the direct access course now, get it out of the way. You can still get a 125 if you fell the need but the license is in the bag and done already if you do it now.
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
im doin cbt first nath and then gettin a cagiva mito or somat for bit get used to that and then do full licence
Yeah I quite like the Aprilla RS125's. I don't plan on getting rid of my car or anything so it'll be for the decent weather
Dont get RS125 - garantee they most you will get out of it is 10k miles without a rebuild. They are very tempremental and very over priced (Mate has a 2007 rs125 and it is slower than my 1.4 sport.
I no it needs tempering with, but even then, you will see about 90. Its aload of shit when people say 110 mph. I promise you.
It cost him £4000 quid. utter waste of money tbh
Only buy one if you are seriously into babying your bikes!
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Tom
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Yeah my bro's just got an sv650 a few months back, first bike ever after doing direct access.
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by richc
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Originally posted by Nath
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Originally posted by corsa120
im doin cbt first nath and then gettin a cagiva mito or somat for bit get used to that and then do full licence
Yeah I quite like the Aprilla RS125's. I don't plan on getting rid of my car or anything so it'll be for the decent weather
Dont get RS125 - garantee they most you will get out of it is 10k miles without a rebuild. They are very tempremental and very over priced (Mate has a 2007 rs125 and it is slower than my 1.4 sport.
I no it needs tempering with, but even then, you will see about 90. Its aload of shit when people say 110 mph. I promise you.
It cost him £4000 quid. utter waste of money tbh
Only buy one if you are seriously into babying your bikes!
Noted
What other 125's are there that look like the Mito and RS125?
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mikenoncorsa
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I'm sure honda do a 125 of some sort, can't remember the name tho!
I did my direct access a month ago, was £610 & included theory test, cbt, 2 days training (500cc) and then the test. Bikes, fuel and insurance inc too. I'd had a bike before but only to race round fields but i found it pretty easy going. (passed with 3 minors) Got my R6 two weeks ago and absolutely loving it!
iirc, they are reviewing the laws early next year to stop direct access age being 21, just a rumour tho at the moment
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Tom
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NSR 
Or mini cbr
Mike, how old are you and how much you paying for r6 insurance?
My mate bought a tl1000r after 6 months on a gsxr600 and is only paying about 700 isnurance.
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Nath
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The NSR looks nice. CBR mirrors look gay though.
[Edited on 29-10-2007 by Nath]
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mikenoncorsa
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Should be able to change mirrors nath!
Tom, i'm 21, 3 points. i pay £457 TPFT on a £2500 1999 R6.
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Nath
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True, but I can't seem to look beyond them for some reason 
[Edited on 29-10-2007 by Nath]
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by mikenoncorsa
Should be able to change mirrors nath!
Tom, i'm 21, 3 points. i pay £457 TPFT on a £2500 1999 R6.
Quality presumably 0ncd for bike if you did cbt etc, so cheap considering the 'risk' imo
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