A2 license

[drosall1986]

Hi Everyone,

So after 7 years driving cars, I decided to book a CBT and get myself a bike.

At the moment I'm riding a CBF 125 and loving it every minuite of it!

I'm undecided on where to go next. The cheapest route would be to get my A2 license on my own bike before January. From there I'm not sure if it would be best to get a 5/600cc bike and restrict it to 33 bhp, or get a 250 (which would be within the power limit already) and ride that for a couple of years.

The other, more expensive route would be to take a DAS course and go straight onto something bigger and unrestricted (I'm 26 by the way, so the new license regulations wouldn't affect me if i took this option next year).

Any recommendations?

Cheers!

Dave

[iMark]

[defblade]

I think the 250 will be worthless in 2 years as it won't fit into the new power classes (I could well be wrong, though....).

However, a restricted 600 is fine
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[sidewinder]

I'd spend the extra cash and go for das.Better choice of bike for your money then:D
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[shazza65]

Go for DAS right off the bat. You'll get the bike you want then and because you will get bored of the smaller bikes very quickly.
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[daemonoid]

Smaller bikes are great, I've said it hundreds of times on here but... You can thrash the nuts off a 250 without being in losing your license territory - it's a much more exhilarating feeling to be pushing the machine rather than sitting well within its capabilities all the time.

Also, my hyo was quicker than 90% of the vehicles on the road - sure you won't beat the bigger bikes from the lights and the odd scooby or proper sports/super cars will do you, but they're still fast!

All that said, my opinions on DAS/A2 have changed - if I had my time again I would take the DAS. There's questions about losing 2 years license entitlement with some insurers and the way I read the new rules on the dvla site means there could be some questions when upgrading next year, although that may only be A1 license holders.

In short, do the DAS but get a smaller bike cos they're great.
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[ian103]

can someone clarify the licence changes for 2013, I am over 40 so DAS won't change, but what effect will the the changes have on me if I decide against the DAS route.

[jonna]

Get your DAS done and stop messing about Once you have that you can ride anything you want, dooooooooo eeeeeet!!

[daemonoid]

[ian103]

hence my concern, as suggested in previous post I will stop messing about and do my DAS

[P.]

Nah, you pass before even on 33hp you'll be fine.

Anything before the law is as it is now.

[Rogerborg]

[blurredman]

[Rogue_Shadow]

Whoooaa Hold on
Are you suggesting that taking a A2 licence this year, will be pointless as you wont be able to lose the restriction?

I want to do my A2 Licence and ride restricted for 2 years.
But if the new licence changes prevent the restriction from lifting after 2 years & I'm stuck restricted ... might just do DAS.

[daemonoid]

[Rogerborg]

[Rogue_Shadow]

I shall Have to keep my eye on this then
Got my theory on next week, with the idea to get rid of both Mods shortly after.
If I'm going to be stuck restricted, I'll go DAS.
Thanks for the replies / info

[drosall1986]

Thanks for the replies. I reckon I'll get a few more miles under my belt, save up and then book a DAS course. No rush to get it done this year then! Not only that, but it seems pretty pointless taking a test if the restriction might not be lifted after the 2 years.

[Rogue_Shadow]

Oh Mighty BCF ...
Any update on the A2 restriction for next year?
I've got started and completed my theory, so would ideally like to know where I stand with the A2 license under next years ruling