Motorcycle hire benidorm

[rhys1005]

Hi bcf i'm going benidorm with the family in 2 months and my dad suggested i hire a motorcycle out there for a few days as last time we went, there were sone amazing roads and i kept saying how awesome it would be to ride a motorcycle on such roads.

I thought it was a good idea untill i realised it wouldn't be possible to hire one because i'm 18 and i don't have a full license yet D: I've been riding 2 years though and i have a 125 license but i missed the janaury cut off point. Spoke to my mate today and he reckons that they dont give a shit about having a full license aslong as you hand over a large deposit and passport/ID.

What do you guys reckon? I would be confident on a larger capacity bike abroad but obviously without a license theres no way to prove to them that i'm capable, think they will just take the money/ID and send me on my way or laugh me out the shop? I have full textiles and helmet that i would bring and would buy a lock and chain out there.
Last time i went there i went on a quad trip which was largley roads and i was only 14 think the quad was a 350cc so they seem pretty chill.

If worse comes to worse i could hire a quad instead

[Efes123]

Mmm, Not saying don't do it (if it's possible), but just think:

You're riding a bike you're unfamiliar with
You're riding a cc you have no experience with
On roads you're unfamiliar with

All with no license. Apart from whether it's sensible or not, if the worst happens and the coppers get involved, they will be interested in your lack of license. Is it really worth it?
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[rhys1005]

[Efes123]

[Peirre oBollox]

1. First of all, never hand over you passport as guarantee or bond. because if you screw up, they`ll hang onto it until you pay up for damages. leaving you unable to return back to the UK. The same with your licence, but carry that with you if you ride anywhere. Just plead ignorance & tell them the documents are locked away at the hotel. Likewise giving them your bank/credit card details isn`t a good idea either.
2. IF your going to hire a motorcycle/scooter make sure your travel insurance will cover you IF you screw up, as the medical bills, & cost of repatriation back to the UK by medivac will make your eyes water.
The Spanish are already well know for not accepting EHIC cards & refusing citizens of other EEC countries reciprocal health care (even though they`re s`posed to) due to the state of the Spanish economy.
3. If you have your own helmet & gloves take them with you maybe even take a lightweight bike jacket. As they will be a far sight better than any kit they may give you over there ......... why? ......see 2.
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[Sload]

Ignore the naysayers, go for it!

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[Moo.]

I'm pretty sure Provisional licenses don't count outside the Uk.. because you can't go to europe on L plates..
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[Efes123]

[rhys1005]

I think it's either a full license with no restrictions for a 'big bike' or a car license for a 125. I have neither. I'm not sure if you could class it as a full 125 license but i passed my test under the new laws on a 125 so can ride a 125 without any motorcycle restrictions etc. so if i was to hire a bike over there it would technically be without the correct license.

The idea was to like someone else said play daft as i'm a teenager and it's not like a teenager is going to bother reading up spanish laws on holiday and if the hire place allows it then how would said person know different? Not saying that's what i'm going to do.. Just an idea

Just wondering if anyone has tried said idea? I can't imagine them making much business if they require customers to have a full motorcycle license aswell as a spare £1000 and passport handy for a deposit?

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