Have we got any bikers?

retired_brinker317 · 10-21-2007, 11:22 AM

I'll be doing the CBT on a Honda CG125 - standard for the industry, and apparently bombproof.

I'm 23, so could do Direct Access for a bigger bike. However, I think I'll stick with the 125 for a few months at least.

retired_mauilisa · 10-21-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by jerleat:
Get a bicycle instead. Great economics and the pounds will start dropping off. If that's not enough to make you happy the excercise will trigger the release of happy hormone serotonin.

Your motivation to goto work really starts getting tested around this time of year though, it's bloody freezing in the mornings

retired_omid · 10-21-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by displaced_seagull:
I'll be doing the CBT on a Honda CG125 - standard for the industry, and apparently bombproof.

I'm 23, so could do Direct Access for a bigger bike. However, I think I'll stick with the 125 for a few months at least.

I am fairly sure that you would have to have any 'big' bike restricted until you are 25 though, might be 21, not sure! Would be worth asking them on the CBT course, they would know for definate.

retired_brinker317 · 10-21-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by davehanson:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by displaced_seagull:
I'll be doing the CBT on a Honda CG125 - standard for the industry, and apparently bombproof.

I'm 23, so could do Direct Access for a bigger bike. However, I think I'll stick with the 125 for a few months at least.

I am fairly sure that you would have to have any 'big' bike restricted until you are 25 though, might be 21, not sure! Would be worth asking them on the CBT course, they would know for definate. </BLOCKQUOTE>

It's 2 years if you do a CBT then a normal test.

However, if you do a CBT and then Direct Access;

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Direct Access Scheme

Again for riders over 21, but with this scheme you need take (and pass) only ONE test to give you direct access to any size of motorcycle. This test must also be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW ( 46.6 bhp ). Before taking the DAS course you will still have to satisfactorily complete CBT and also pass the Theory Test even if you have a full car licence.

Training for Direct Access or Accelerated Access

So that learners aged 21 or over may practice for the large motorcycle test they may ride, on public roads, a motorcycle that exceeds the UK learner specification, but only under the supervision of a certified Direct Access instructor. When learning on a large motorcycle the usual learner restrictions will apply (`L' plates, no pillion passengers and motorway prohibition).

http://www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/training.htm

If I'm reading it right, that is

retired_omid · 10-21-2007, 11:46 AM

aye, it is 21 then. I didn't do any kind of motorbike test until I was 25, did my DAS and CBT all in 3 days so wasn't 100% sure on the law.

I am sure at some point though I read somewhere the government wanted to up the age of big bike riders to 25? Might be dreaming.

retired_brinker317 · 10-21-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by davehanson:
aye, it is 21 then. I didn't do any kind of motorbike test until I was 25, did my DAS and CBT all in 3 days so wasn't 100% sure on the law.

I am sure at some point though I read somewhere the government wanted to up the age of big bike riders to 25? Might be dreaming.

I believe the law and test is becoming harder and longer in October next year. Hence why I want to get a few months now on a 125, then I can take a week off next spring say, and do it in a week fairly intensively.

timdude12 · 10-21-2007, 12:14 PM

My first was Aprilia RS125, fasest production 125 at the time, not sure if thats the case now. But they still look very nice, and racy. If it wasnt for the exhaust you could easily mistake it for a bigger bike. Its two stroke though and goes through quite a bit of oil, which aint cheap. Really enjoyable bike to ride tho, and on the right roads could keep up with the fellas on 400s and 600s.

retired_brinker317 · 10-21-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by STANNY08:
My first was Aprilia RS125, fasest production 125 at the time, not sure if thats the case now. But they still look very nice, and racy. If it wasnt for the exhaust you could easily mistake it for a bigger bike. Its two stroke though and goes through quite a bit of oil, which aint cheap. Really enjoyable bike to ride tho, and on the right roads could keep up with the fellas on 400s and 600s.

They certainly do look nice - really nice. Sat on one at Mill Gap Motorcycles when I first looked into it, and loved it.

timdude12 · 10-21-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by displaced_seagull:
I'll be doing the CBT on a Honda CG125 - standard for the industry, and apparently bombproof.

I'm 23, so could do Direct Access for a bigger bike. However, I think I'll stick with the 125 for a few months at least.

Thats what i did mine on, dropped it as well as it was my first time on a motorbike, broke the clutch lever and indicator.

retired_tripaige · 10-21-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by STANNY08:
My first was Aprilia RS125, fasest production 125 at the time, not sure if thats the case now. But they still look very nice, and racy. If it wasnt for the exhaust you could easily mistake it for a bigger bike. Its two stroke though and goes through quite a bit of oil, which aint cheap. Really enjoyable bike to ride tho, and on the right roads could keep up with the fellas on 400s and 600s.

what this lad said. not great for heavy traffic though as it doesn't have a fan so it cools the engine via the flow of air. therefore, if you're not moving, you're not cooling the engine. it was rarely a problem though.

mine was derestricted too. jesus does it make a difference. scarily quick, especially for a 125.

didn't seem to drink oil that much. maybe spent £40/50 on it a year, when I was using it every day.

I had it for 3 years and sold it in the summer (

). probably getting a 400 this summer though.

a picture :*)

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