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dudders7
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PostPosted: 14:10 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Need some help bike wise.. Reply with quote
Hi all, got a little bit of a problem on my hands, I need a 125cc bike which meets DSA standards for doing my test on, unfortunately none of the bikes I own or have access to are suitable. If anyone has a 125 which they would loan out (of course i would get fully comp insurance) I would only need it on two separate days for a few hours. Any bike which is no larger or smaller than 125cc and can manage 62mph constantly. I am based in Southampton so hopefully someone may be able to assist. I think it would be worth a couple of pints... Very Happy
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EXC-Rider
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PostPosted: 17:24 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
what 125 bike do you own ? as far as i know the aprilia rs is the only bike that you cant do a test on
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 18:17 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
CRF-Rider wrote:
what 125 bike do you own ? as far as i know the aprilia rs is the only bike that you cant do a test on


Bollocks. You can do your test on any bike that makes less than 14.6bhp. In fact, I did my test on a Honda NS125R which was tuned and made more than that. The examiner never asked. As long as the bike is a 125cc, looks to be in good repair and isn't blatantly illegal (a converted MX bike for example) then you should be OK...

(... Unless you're doing a DAS in which case you'll need to borrow a 500 from a training school...)
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PostPosted: 18:22 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
CRF-Rider wrote:
what 125 bike do you own ? as far as i know the aprilia rs is the only bike that you cant do a test on


Doh! Of course you can...

What bike is it OP? Most chinese rolling-rusts aren't on the approved list. A few are..
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johnsmith222
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
CRF-Rider wrote:
what 125 bike do you own ? as far as i know the aprilia rs is the only bike that you cant do a test on


No reason why you can't do your test on an RS. I think what you have heard it isn't advisable because of the smaller turning circle for doing a U turn.

You can do it on an RS though. It just takes confidence and practice.

You can only do your A2 on a bike that has a top speed of 62.5mph or more. Otherwise you'll get the shite A1 licence that means you can only ride learner legal bikes until you do another test.
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EXC-Rider
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PostPosted: 18:59 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
well i was told by my instructor that an rs is a bike that some examonors dont take because they can be over 14 bh. i can see his point as they are a notorious bike
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dudders7
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
All the 125's I have access to will not make that speed without some major work. As I am not doing my test through a training school I need to provide a bike myself. On the plus side instead of costing £500+ its cost me just under £200 incl 2 hours of 1 to 1 training with a DSA approved instructor who made my life a living hell for two hours but taught me a few things.. So any one with a 125 suitable I look forward to hearing from you Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:34 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Still didn't answer... what 125's Laughing
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dudders7
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PostPosted: 19:59 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
Still didn't answer... what 125's Laughing

Chinese.......
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Laughing There are plenty of chink bikes that will get through the mods.

Narrow it down? I have a japanese bike.. doesn't tell you much does it Wink
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Slacker24seve...
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PostPosted: 20:33 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/PracticalTest/DG_178483

There is actually a note next to the RS125 saying "must provide evidence of restriction" or something along those lines.
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 20:34 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@motor/documents/digitalasset/dg_197021.pdf

This is the official list of 'allowed' bikes...

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Too late Wink
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Ariel Badger
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PostPosted: 22:21 - 19 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
CRF-Rider wrote:
i can see his point as they are a notorious bike

Very Happy
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dudders7
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PostPosted: 09:22 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
##Paddy## wrote:
Laughing There are plenty of chink bikes that will get through the mods.

Narrow it down? I have a japanese bike.. doesn't tell you much does it Wink

SBS 125, no good for the test. I have checked the list, if any of the bikes I have access to were any good for the test I would not be asking if I could borrow one. Thanks
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