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Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:07 pm
by Richard
How does one go about becoming a motorbikist?
How does one get a license? If there different levels of licences? Etc
Please share you knowledge and perhaps jokes?
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:13 pm
by JLv3.0
Different licenses but if you're over 24 you can go directly to the all-bikes license. Google DAS motorbike license.
You'll need to:
1. Complete your CBT (Compulsory Basic Training - one day job);
2. Take lessons - don't rush them, take your time;
3. Take a theory test;
4. There are two parts to the actual test - skills in a closed yard and then a road test.
Have a look here -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorbike_practical_test
What do you want to get out of 'bike riding?
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:44 pm
by Richard
I don’t know what I want really. I can’t imagine I’ll be doing it for a number of years
It always looks a bit power rangers, but also, fast and fun.
It would be a weekend thing, I’m sure
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:47 pm
by JLv3.0
I must have confused your question regarding how to get a motorbike license as a fairly current desire to have a motorbike license
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 8:58 pm
by Marv
JLv3.0 wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 7:13 pm
Different licenses but if you're over 24 you can go directly to the all-bikes license. Google DAS motorbike license.
You'll need to:
1. Complete your CBT (Compulsory Basic Training - one day job);
2. Take lessons - don't rush them, take your time;
3. Take a theory test;
4. There are two parts to the actual test - skills in a closed yard and then a road test.
Have a look here -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorbike_practical_test
What do you want to get out of 'bike riding?
You can actually do number three before number two, AFAIK.
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 9:06 pm
by 240PP
I often see bikers and think that would be FG on a weekend like this but then start wondering if leathers, boots and a helmet might be a bit of a faff/uncomfortable.
Maybe I'd be better toddling to the shops in a diesel convertible.
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 9:26 pm
by NotoriousREV
When you’re moving, bike gear is fine. If you stop for a microsecond, you’ll sweat like a pregnant nun. That’s why we’re always going so fast.
Re: Motorbikes
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 8:52 am
by dinny_g
NotoriousREV wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 9:26 pm
When you’re moving, bike gear is fine. If you stop for a microsecond, you’ll sweat like a pregnant nun. That’s why we’re always going so fast.