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View Full Version : Bike test B9GLY 20 June 2007, 18:24 Hi, been driving cars mostly sports for a good few years now and quite fancy a bike, how long would it take to pass my test and do you need lessons like a car or do you just do a course???? also after passing your test can you get any bike or are you limited?? and how much will all the training and tests cost?? thanks BrettC 20 June 2007, 18:50 hth http://bbs.scoobynet.com/bikers-37/611647-licensing.html With full bike license if over 21 any bike that bravery and budget will allow. B9GLY 20 June 2007, 18:58 thanks brett sime73 21 June 2007, 18:36 hi there. your best bet if funds allow is doing the 'direct access' course. its a 4 day course which will allow you to ride any size bike without restriction. it consisits of: 1st day - CBT (compulsory basic training) on a 125cc bike, a dead easy enjoyable day with no test at the end. You learn basic manoevers like emergency stop, u turns and then and a few hours riding on the road with a instructor following you on a radio. 2nd & 3rd day - 500cc bike - exactly as day one but on a 500cc bike. 4th day - the test, a 30-35 minute test and usually an hours riding with your instructor before it ive just done mine and, not to big myself up, but i found it very easy. hope that helps amazingjames 05 July 2007, 18:54 iv just done mine 3 weeks ago and if you already drive a car then your 3 quarters there. i did 4 days but you can do more or less depending on how well you pick it up. there is a theory to do though so do that asap otherwise you cant book the practical test.. its not that hard just rememberb the life savers and you'l be fine. i got 3 minors on my test wich is pretty good going i ythink.. go on do it yopu'l wish you did it years ago.. amazingjames 15 July 2007, 13:59 quick update.. a friend of mine did his theory cbt and 2 days practive followed by the test the next day all in the space of a week.. monday he started and by the next monday he had a full bike licence.. it can be done so get out there and do it.. you'l wish you did it years ago i promise... pwhittle 16 July 2007, 12:19 cost wise, I've already done the CBT, so am doing 2 1/2 days plus test, for £430. This includes £10 extra to have the first half day on my own, to get used to having a clutch I was going to do the restricted course and save money, right up to phoning the training co, then changed my mind! also, maybe ask at a couple of local garages for recommendation on training schools |