getting a bike licence?

[richman711 10]

Hi guys

 

Just wondering if there are any bikers on here that can offer some advice.

I keep having the though of getting a motorbike, nothing too extreme but some thing at least quick compared to cars

 

Any way, what's the process of getting my licence, so far I've worked out:

 

1. Do cbt so I can ride a 125cc (do I need to buy a bike just for the test or will they supply one)

 

2. Do bike theory

3. Do main test?

 

I belive that as I'm over 21 I can just jump on a big bike rather than waiting 2 years?

 

Cheers

[somersetdub 0]

I recently did my direct access (only two weeks ago)..

Yes, you need to do your cbt, then theory, then module one (off road manoeuvres) , then module two (on road element)..

I'm pretty sure any school offering tuition on the direct access would supply the bike to learn on.

I used a WK650i which is a Chinese v twin bike, and it definitely give me a bit of a thirst for more.

Last week I purchased a 2005 Honda Hornet 600, which is currently proving to be more than ample in the speed department!! I think it's just going to become harder, with more hoops to jump through to get the licence, which is why I wanted to get it done this summer.

 

P.s- I think the age for the direct access route is 24?

Edited September 26, 2015 by somersetdub

[richman711 10]

Hi

 

Ah so there's two sections to the main test? Out of interest how much did it cost?

 

I'm only 23 so guessing I would have to wait to go straight to a bigger bike, presume I could do my cbt and ride a 125cc until I'm 24 then do my full bike license?

[somersetdub 0]

Yeah two sections to the main test. I did them on different days because if you fail the first part and have pre-booked the second, you will lose your money adm not be able to take it.

I paid £140 for a whole day's riding to get used to the bigger bike (I had been riding a 125 for a year), then £100 each for two half days where I took the tests. I think the mod 1 costs around £40? The mod 2 around £70 iirc.

I'd definitely recommend getting a 125 for a year to get used to riding around and becoming smooth and fluent. Even if that doesn't prepare you fully for increasing the power almost 10 fold when getting on a bigger bike! Want to buy my 125? It's for sale!