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Motorbike license??????

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  • Batchy
    Batchy Posts: 1,632 Forumite
    SailorSam wrote: »
    I passed my motorbike test when i was 16.
    So it's nearly 40 yrs since i last rode a bike, seems ridiculous that a could get a big bike tomorrow and take it out on the road, or would i legally need to have a refresher course ?

    Its legal so long as your photo is up to date...

    you have no points

    your health is good/ vision etc

    and you have the relevant class's on the licence.

    Also just bear in mind any bike would still mean BIG insurance costs, as you would still be considered high to medium risk...

    Your not BANNED.

    happy riding :-)
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  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    Happy Riding !!!!
    Don't be silly, a bike, it's ok on a day like this when the sun is shining, what do you do in the winter when it's freezing.

    I'll keep my car, with a nice warm heater
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  • Batchy
    Batchy Posts: 1,632 Forumite
    SailorSam wrote: »
    Happy Riding !!!!
    Don't be silly, a bike, it's ok on a day like this when the sun is shining, what do you do in the winter when it's freezing.

    I'll keep my car, with a nice warm heater

    Same here... car for gettin from A to B ...

    Bike for having fun at weekends on ride outs with friends...

    Anyone who uses a bike for year round commuting is slightly mad... lol
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  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    Batchy wrote: »
    Same here... car for gettin from A to B ...

    Bike for having fun at weekends on ride outs with friends...

    Anyone who uses a bike for year round commuting is slightly mad... lol

    To be honest i've thought about that. I don't think i'd go for one of the super bikes, although they look exciting and i have got the licence, i know i would'nt be safe.
    I think if i ever got another bike it would be a little 125cc.
    After i past my test at 16 i wanted a Daytona.
    My Mum said 'you'll kill yourself'........and she would'nt sign the HP.
    I ended up with a Reliant Robin, i think the Daytona was safer.
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

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  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    SailorSam wrote: »
    what do you do in the winter when it's freezing.
    Why I ride it of course!! Of course, not when it's snowing, but you shouldn't be in your car in that weather either!
    Kavanne
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  • Rolandtheroadie
    Rolandtheroadie Posts: 5,102 Forumite
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    Does direct access still exist in the true sense of it?

    I passed mine in March 2007, £125 CBT, whatever the theory test cost (£35 rings a bell), 5 1 hr lessons (£150) two tests (cant remember costs for that, foot down on U turn was my fail).

    I wouldnt go the 125 route (buying 2 bikes within a year or 2? and all the associated costs)
  • Markyt
    Markyt Posts: 11,864 Forumite
    SailorSam wrote: »

    I'll keep my car, with a nice warm heater

    We'll wave as we pass you in the queue, getting into a nice warm house hours before you do :-)
  • Keith
    Keith Posts: 2,924 Forumite
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    Kavanne wrote: »
    Why I ride it of course!! Of course, not when it's snowing, but you shouldn't be in your car in that weather either!

    I can't miss work due to a bit of snow :rotfl:

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  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Batchy wrote: »
    Its legal so long as your photo is up to date...

    you have no points

    What has a photo and having no points got to do with a valid M/C licence. ?
  • Batchy
    Batchy Posts: 1,632 Forumite
    scotsman4th wrote: »
    Does direct access still exist in the true sense of it?

    I passed mine in March 2007, £125 CBT, whatever the theory test cost (£35 rings a bell), 5 1 hr lessons (£150) two tests (cant remember costs for that, foot down on U turn was my fail).

    I wouldnt go the 125 route (buying 2 bikes within a year or 2? and all the associated costs)


    One test you can do on a 125cc (this means 33bhp restriction for 2 years)

    the other you do it on a 500cc with greater than 39bhp i think... (no restriction EVER)

    what test did you do? 125cc?
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