direct access bike courses - Printable Version

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direct access bike courses - aaronabbott - 25-06-2017

im still considdering the restricted course:wink:

direct access bike courses - Dan_Turism0 - 25-06-2017

i sense a dragon theme with you Chris? :p that R1 is stunning pure porn, my bro bought his 748 straight after he passed his test and didn't need to run any restrictors and he's 25 so I think Aaron will be fine.

iirc the restrictor only needs to be applied to riders with less than 2 years riding experience and that are under the age of 21, anyone over 21 can ride what they like.

direct access bike courses - Bandit - 25-06-2017

aaronabbott im still considdering the restricted course:wink:

Could be an option mate, i know most of the guys round here did it and most had the restrictor kit fitted for a day or 2 then removed it as they wanted full power :wink: but most insurance companys require the cert for the kit being fitted so you may aswell put the money for the kit towards your insurance? :thumbup1:

@Dan, yes mate always liked dragons Big Grin

i put one on the skyline engine cover as it looks like a big S for skyline Big Grin

direct access bike courses - Dan_Turism0 - 25-06-2017

restrictors are like cutting a bikes genitals off Sad

direct access bike courses - aaronabbott - 25-06-2017

dan_harris restrictors are like cutting a bikes genitals off

thats the reason why id rather go down the direct access route,having a 150/170 bhp bike and limiting it to 33 bhp would be so boring,but iv got the weigh all the options up first

direct access bike courses - Lee - 25-06-2017

For now you can do the CBT course and get a bike upto 11bhp, usually a 125. You can then progress towards the Direct access.

There are two ways, 1, a restricted test which as Chris mentioned allows you to ride anything upto 33bhp for 2 years then anything after that. 2, The full course which allows you to ride anything straight away.
TBH, the restricted course is not really worth it, after a few months you'll be wanting something a bit quicker anyway.
As of April this year a new 2 part test was released making it longer (supposedly safer) to pass the course.
All info can be found here

A few links for you

Whats involved.
here and
here

Video of bike test
here

As for costs, CBT (which you need) will be £100 ish. Theory is £35iirc, and practical is £80.
After CBT most people will get a 125 just to get practice riding on the road, but remember the 'L' plates.

direct access bike courses - Dan_Turism0 - 25-06-2017

just had a word with my bro, he was 23 when he got his Ducatti 748 and his insurance was £800

direct access bike courses - Lee - 25-06-2017

Don't forget you'll need some decent clothing too Wink

direct access bike courses - Dan_Turism0 - 25-06-2017

this is true, my bro really didn't hold back got a top end Arai helmet then sent it off to Richard Stevens who sprays helmets for lots of top superbike and moto GP riders - http://www.richartconcepts.co.uk/wide.html think the spray on my bro's cost around £500, here's some pics.
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direct access bike courses - aaronabbott - 25-06-2017

nice one for that link dan thats my xmas prezzie sorted:w00t: