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Posted: 19:02 - 05 Aug 2017 Post subject: Should I get an A2 licence at my age? |
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I've just turned 22 last month and have been debating on doing my full licence for about 5 months. Do you guys think it's worth waiting almost 2 full years for an unrestricted?
I've looked into a few things and I think I'd definitely be going with like a restricted 600 rather than a 250-500 47hp bike. Although the 660cc MT03 looks like a good 45hp choice because I commute a lot on my bike(all year round, through everything including storms ) |
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OK, but most 595cc+ bikes are already over that power and weight. It's just Brussels pissing in the punchbowl for the sake of it. ____________________ 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 |
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Well it's 30 bikes on the DVSA's list (so more in reality). Worth being aware of. |
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Fair point. Mostly foggit cruisers and commuters and the KTM 690 Enduro R? Oh, too light. ____________________ 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
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HN125-8 with about 10hp and 125kg (dry).
I did the cones though, which is the only reason that I'm still alive today.
That and my faith in Rainpal® preserves me. ____________________ 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 |
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I'd not do A2 if I was 22 and could take an A test in two years. I don't buy the do it now cos life is too short in some ways, as I'd want defined targets, and plans for certain things at certain times, because I want to be in control and not be a flitter with things keep changing my mind and plans all the time.
If I wanted a Golf Gti for example at age 26, I'd be saving up for years before and passing my test maybe two years before and insuring a shit heap for my NCB. If you live long enough to make all these goals at certain ages then it's all candy. If you don't then you won't miss what you never had too.
I also have a hatred for A2 and this stupid modern euro licencing business, and I'm a stubborn fucker too. There isn't one A2 bike I'd be happy with in std trim, and I believe even less in restricting an over 600cc bike, as I don't want to ride one that's not as good or better than a std bike.
So in your position I'd do:
1, sit on hands and say fuck bikes for two years until I can have and insure what I realistically want and realistically afford at the time.
2, if you have a car already, then spend two years on that enjoying it and maybe getting something nice you want, with the idea that if you enjoy your car phase now, you might want to sell at 24 to fund a nice bike and try two wheels for a bit.
3, if your loaded, and could do with a 2nd form of transport or for city use, then buy a new 125cc scooter. If it don't get nicked, you'll get a good resale on it after two years, and will have benefited from some useful cheap city transport. A 125cc scooter can still be fun, it's the roads and scenery that make the fun, not the bike.
Or if you only want a bike for fun, weekends and for riding on your days off etc, I'd go out and buy a pinnacle 125 that's a bit exotic and special, and enjoy thrashing it and getting you some bike experience too.
A2 wouldn't figure anywhere in my plans, but then again if the bike was going to be a daily beater and you needed a big bike, then I do reluctantly understand why some would. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 250 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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