Test rides before end of probation period

[s0urc3]

Hi all!

It has been a while since posting here; I've been watching though

I am looking to purchase another bike very soon (hopefully a VFR 800). My question is that I still have one year left on my 33bhp restriction; so if I wanted to test ride say a VFR 800 would they need to restrict it?

This would seem a lot of hassle; especially if I didn't like the ride and said thanks but no thanks I couldn't see them going through the hassle anyway.

Replies much appreciated!
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[colin1]

id take the risk myself

in fact for test rides, i have ridden bikes without being insured
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[s0urc3]

Thanks for the advice.

I will probably just try it on then; the worst they can do is say no after all and if they think they are likely to get a sale then they will be more likely to take the risk I hope anyway
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Current: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird 99 Previous: Honda CBR1000RR 04, Honda CBR1000F 95, Yamaha YZF600R 98, Honda CBR600F 98, Honda CBR600F 94, Kawasaki ER-5 02

[J D]

Do most dealers let riders on restricted license's test bikes out that are more then 33bhp? Im currently riding a fazer but after something more sporty.

[MarJay]

[leatherpatche...]

It's against the law. You'll only get a test ride if they don't ask or don't care. Either way you won't be insured.

Sorry.

[Noxious89123]

If you really want to take a test ride, just don't tell them your restricted.

This is totally illegal, as you'd effectively be uninsured and unlicensed.

Only do it if your confident you won't bin it!
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[s0urc3]

Thats what I was worried about with it being a new riding style and a heavier machine

Thanks a lot for the awesome replies as always
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[2006 _p1]

What about if you buy it would you ride it home???????? or trailor it?

[s0urc3]

I would ride it home..well that is my intention anyway.
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[MattHirst]

A lot of dealers that like to keep their good reputation, won't let you ride the bike away until you have shown them valid insurance. Unless you have someone insured to ride it for you, or you are going to trailor/van it home.
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[s0urc3]

Well I was planning to ride it home provided I have decided that it is the bike for me.

I would get insured within a matter of minutes over the telephone and as insurance companies don't take into account 33bhp restriction then it should be fine.

I am aware though that if I am involved in a high speed crash or something like that then the insurance company would go through the bike with a fine tooth comb so technically the insurance is invalid anyway; but in the eyes of people in general, I would have valid insurance
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[flat spot]

[Ste]

[kawakid]

Don't do it. Wait till you are free from the strains of your restriction.
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