direct access bike courses
direct access bike courses
25-06-2016, 12:01 AM
my questions are
1) should i buy my own bike to learn on so i get to know my bike instead of using the course owned bikes.
2) will i be able to insure it as im learning.
3) any tips that i can learn from other riders on here.
ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
25-06-2016, 12:01 AM #1im seriously considdering doing my direct access course very soon,as ive been putting it off for a year or 2.
my questions are
1) should i buy my own bike to learn on so i get to know my bike instead of using the course owned bikes.
2) will i be able to insure it as im learning.
3) any tips that i can learn from other riders on here.
ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
25-06-2016, 12:08 AM
My Garage
Supra Build Thread
' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
Dan_Turism0
25-06-2016, 12:08 AM #3is ellz on the forum yet? he would be ideal to answer this
My Garage
Supra Build Thread
' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
25-06-2016, 01:33 AM
aaronabbott im seriously considdering doing my direct access course very soon,as ive been putting it off for a year or 2.
my questions are
1) should i buy my own bike to learn on so i get to know my bike instead of using the course owned bikes.
2) will i be able to insure it as im learning.
3) any tips that i can learn from other riders on here.
It depends on your age for what size bike you can have and learn on, to be able to ride on the road you'll need to have completed a CBT and have L plates front and rear of the bike, best to check with the DVLA.
You'll be able to insure it as motorcyclists can only learn solo as long as you adhere to above.
It is always hard to give tips when not actually riding with the person to see what potentially doing right/wrong but i'd say the main thing is make sure you do your safety shoulder checks there are a lot of people out thete who don't see bikers.
Ref buying your own bike it would be useful as you could practice but then after you have passed you may find you want a different one or bigger engined one?
russelllinn
25-06-2016, 01:33 AM #4aaronabbott im seriously considdering doing my direct access course very soon,as ive been putting it off for a year or 2.
my questions are
1) should i buy my own bike to learn on so i get to know my bike instead of using the course owned bikes.
2) will i be able to insure it as im learning.
3) any tips that i can learn from other riders on here.
It depends on your age for what size bike you can have and learn on, to be able to ride on the road you'll need to have completed a CBT and have L plates front and rear of the bike, best to check with the DVLA.
You'll be able to insure it as motorcyclists can only learn solo as long as you adhere to above.
It is always hard to give tips when not actually riding with the person to see what potentially doing right/wrong but i'd say the main thing is make sure you do your safety shoulder checks there are a lot of people out thete who don't see bikers.
Ref buying your own bike it would be useful as you could practice but then after you have passed you may find you want a different one or bigger engined one?
25-06-2016, 01:37 AM
russelllinn It depends on your age for what size bike you can have and learn on, to be able to ride on the road you'll need to have completed a CBT and have L plates front and rear of the bike, best to check with the DVLA.
You'll be able to insure it as motorcyclists can only learn solo as long as you adhere to above.
It is always hard to give tips when not actually riding with the person to see what potentially doing right/wrong but i'd say the main thing is make sure you do your safety shoulder checks there are a lot of people out thete who don't see bikers.
Ref buying your own bike it would be useful as you could practice but then after you have passed you may find you want a different one or bigger engined one?
cheers im 27 and looking at a suzuki gsxr 600 or a 600 bandit,i know the insurance is going to be fairly high for that kind of bike but we all have to start somewhere
ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
25-06-2016, 01:37 AM #5russelllinn It depends on your age for what size bike you can have and learn on, to be able to ride on the road you'll need to have completed a CBT and have L plates front and rear of the bike, best to check with the DVLA.
You'll be able to insure it as motorcyclists can only learn solo as long as you adhere to above.
It is always hard to give tips when not actually riding with the person to see what potentially doing right/wrong but i'd say the main thing is make sure you do your safety shoulder checks there are a lot of people out thete who don't see bikers.
Ref buying your own bike it would be useful as you could practice but then after you have passed you may find you want a different one or bigger engined one?
cheers im 27 and looking at a suzuki gsxr 600 or a 600 bandit,i know the insurance is going to be fairly high for that kind of bike but we all have to start somewhere
ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
25-06-2016, 01:55 AM
![[Image: n600895516_126312_2721.jpg]](https://photos-a-9.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v64/69/84/600895516/n600895516_126312_2721.jpg)
My Garage
Supra Build Thread
' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
Dan_Turism0
25-06-2016, 01:55 AM #6Aaron i'll have a word with my bro, he's around your age and did his test a couple of years ago using the centres bike then went and bought a Ducatti 748 biposto with Termigoni exhaust :p
My Garage
Supra Build Thread
' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
25-06-2016, 01:57 AM
dan_harris Aaron i'll have a word with my bro, he's around your age and did his test a couple of years ago using the centres bike then went and bought a Ducatti 748 biposto with Termigoni exhaust :p
oooooh pass the tissues:tongue_smilie:
ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
25-06-2016, 01:57 AM #7dan_harris Aaron i'll have a word with my bro, he's around your age and did his test a couple of years ago using the centres bike then went and bought a Ducatti 748 biposto with Termigoni exhaust :p
oooooh pass the tissues:tongue_smilie:
ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
25-06-2016, 02:01 AM
My Garage
Supra Build Thread
' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
Dan_Turism0
25-06-2016, 02:01 AM #8it was nice and sounded awesome, unfortunately it went to pasters new
My Garage
Supra Build Thread
' Nothing feels quick when your other car has a 1000bhp - JamieP
Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
25-06-2016, 04:11 AM
My other bro has had around 4 bikes this year so far? :blink:
Here's a pic of his R1 he spent over a grand on this just replacing every panel with carbon fibre ones..
![[Image: DSCF1680.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/DSCF1680.jpg)
This was one of my beasts all 125cc of it :w00t:
![[Image: 2009_0127snoopersapphireplus0005_ed.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/2009_0127snoopersapphireplus0005_ed.jpg)
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Not sure on the courses now as i think they were changed again in march? can you still do the restricted course? i know when my younger brother did his he was restricted to a bike upto 33bhp for 2 years then after he could ride anything he wanted? he started off with a CBR600RR with a restrictor kit fitted (not sure how long for though lol) Which brought his insurance down quite a bit so might be worth having a look at that?
My other bro has had around 4 bikes this year so far? :blink:
Here's a pic of his R1 he spent over a grand on this just replacing every panel with carbon fibre ones..
This was one of my beasts all 125cc of it :w00t:
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
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