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Josh_24
5th May 2009, 15:12
was thinking to my self need to get a bike for weekends ha
anyone took theres?
have you got a rough idea how much it is to take
is it easier or harder than a car test
RichM
5th May 2009, 15:36
Took mine 2 years ago, easier than car test I reckon (probably because I've been riding for 2 years before). Cost me about £350 altogether and that was for 3 lessons, test and hire of their bike. Probably gone up now though.
fastsaxo7
5th May 2009, 15:45
whats the laws on having a bike at 18? whatengine size could i have with test passed? cheers
Vtr_Alex
5th May 2009, 15:51
aint bike lessons £50 now? my step brother had a 600cc bandit when he was 18. think it was a bandit lol. you can have any size engine as long as youve past youve test i reakon.
RichM
5th May 2009, 15:52
whats the laws on having a bike at 18? whatengine size could i have with test passed? cheers

If you're aged 17 - 20, you can ride any bike as long as its restricted to 33bhp. After 2 years of passing your test you aren't restricted any more.

At 21 and older, you take a test which is called direct access which allows you to ride anything with no restrictions.
Peejous
5th May 2009, 15:53
Bike test and restrictions have ALL now changed.

Do a search its asked on a weekly basis.

The new test... (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210368)
JamesR
5th May 2009, 15:54
If you're aged 17 - 20, you can ride any bike as long as its restricted to 33bhp. After 2 years of passing your test you aren't restricted any more.

At 21 and older, you take a test which is called direct access which allows you to ride anything with no restrictions.

So you can go from no biking experience, to riding a Ducati 998 or 1100?

Thats a bit dangerous isnt it?
Peejous
5th May 2009, 15:55
So you can go from no biking experience, to riding a Ducati 998 or 1100?

Thats a bit dangerous isnt it?

Yes hence the reason its now all changed.

Direct access is now aged 25 (i think)

EDIT: After just checking I don't think the age has change. If you are younger than 21 the only way to get a beefy bike is to ride it restricted for 2 years.
RichM
5th May 2009, 15:59
Bike test and restrictions have ALL now changed.

Do a search its asked on a weekly basis.

The new test... (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210368)

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022547
mufcdouble
5th May 2009, 15:59
just take the restrictors off once your insured
RichM
5th May 2009, 16:00
So you can go from no biking experience, to riding a Ducati 998 or 1100?

Thats a bit dangerous isnt it?

Yeah pretty much, if they can afford insurance on them.
RichM
5th May 2009, 16:01
just take the restrictors off once your insured

But when you crash/have an accident and the bike and your licence gets checked then you're fucked. It's the rider's choice though, I never had mine restricted and don't need to be any more :A:
Peejous
5th May 2009, 16:02
just take the restrictors off once your insured

Be more of a dick!

That's like insuring your car without mods and a 1.0l engine and then putting a 2.0 turbo in.
RichM
5th May 2009, 16:55
in september i will be 19, and riding for two years, i will be able to get whatever i can afford then!

Which CBR400RR you got mate? NC23 or NC29
ne_jam
5th May 2009, 19:16
Yes hence the reason its now all changed.

Direct access is now aged 25 (i think)

EDIT: After just checking I don't think the age has change. If you are younger than 21 the only way to get a beefy bike is to ride it restricted for 2 years.

had me worried there just had a look on gov site and its still 21 on there