Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Is it possible?

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> New Bikers
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

nerspal
L Plate Warrior



Joined: 30 Oct 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 02:14 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Is it possible? Reply with quote
To go from having passed my CBT to passing a standard licence test? before january 2013 without knowing how to use gears?

And how much would this cost?

Reason i ask is because i'd rather pay 125-150 quid knowing i can get a 33bhp bike than pay £100 and be stuck with a 125 for 2 years.

Would i have to buy a bike before to learn or not? Because i don't really have the money to buy a a bike and insure it before jan 2013, thanks!
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

covent.gardens
World Clap Champion



Joined: 09 Jun 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 02:34 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's still achievable if you acted NOW to book your theory (and were willing to travel to get a prompt appointment), immediately booked your Mod 1 after (again prepared to travel), took training in the meantime etc. But yes you need the money to do this, and if you don't have it, you've got no chance.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

illuminateTHE...
World Chat Champion



Joined: 13 Jul 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 02:46 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
if you don't know how to use gears you will basicaly fail your test... the instructor has eyes you know, you may not get just one serious fault but you not being able to use gears will result in defects in various areas of your riding eg cornering, pulling away, this will result in the accumulation of all of minors

Last edited by illuminateTHEmind on 02:47 - 01 Nov 2012; edited 1 time in total
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

illuminateTHE...
World Chat Champion



Joined: 13 Jul 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 02:46 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
illuminateTHEmind wrote:
if you don't know how to use gears you will basicaly fail your test... the instructor has eyes you know, you may not get just one serious fault but you not being able to use gears will result in defects in various areas of your riding eg cornering, pulling away, this will result in the accumulation of all of minors
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

illuminateTHE...
World Chat Champion



Joined: 13 Jul 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 02:52 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
In your case it will cost far more than a few pounds here and there. Since you can't afford to purchase a bike, your only optionssis to go via school then on top of that test fees and most likely retakes.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Knightsy
World Chat Champion



Joined: 21 Jun 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 08:06 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Learn to use gears? It's not rocket science Confused
____________________
09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Billo63
Crazy Courier



Joined: 02 Jul 2012
Karma :
PostPosted: 09:48 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Knight wrote:
Learn to use gears? It's not rocket science Confused


If you can't / don't want to learn how to correctly use a bikes gearing, how can you fully expect to know how to ride a bike?

Yes there are big bikes with automatic gearboxes, but you say that you're short on funds now so purchasing that option is a no no.

If you're under the impression that you just point & steer a bike, I'm sorry I don't wish to be rude, but you still have an awful lot to learn & suss.

Good luck with whichever direction you take Thumbs Up
____________________
I might not be a gynecologist, but I know a cunt when I see one
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Rogerborg
nimbA



Joined: 26 Oct 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 10:55 - 01 Nov 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Two irreplaceable days ago, Rogerborg very helpfully wrote:
If you're in any way serious, try and book [your motorcycle theory test] now.

Do it, don't do it, but asking more questions isn't getting it done. Tick, tock.

I also listed the cost of the tests, and I'll even do the sums for you: it's £121.50 just for the 3 tests (theory, mod 1, mod 2).

How much more it costs than that is entirely up to the local training schools, and how much training they'll insist on before renting you a bike to sit your tests on. I know you've been riding a ped around, but that might just mean you've picked up some bad habits that need shouted out of you, as well as picking up gears.

You're going to have to pick up the phone and call them. Expect something like two days plus a test day, which means that you're looking at north of £400 in addition to the £121.50 in test fees.

Alternatively, do you have anyone locally who can insure and loan you their 125 for practice and tests? Ask, and you might receive.

But again: book your theory now, you'll need to have it passed before you can even book mod 1.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 13 years, 242 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> New Bikers All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.10 Sec - Server Load: 0.87 - MySQL Queries: 14 - Page Size: 57.63 Kb