From A2 to A

[CarlW12]

Hi All,

Im currently considering my options for moving up to an A licence in future. Currently on an A2 and really enjoying my current bike, but I’m milling over my best options for progressing to the A.

My thoughts were to go through a school again and pay for the bike hire etc (although expensive) but my last instructor said to just buy a bike that fits the category and turn up on it self booked. Would anyone do this option in my situation? Or is it a lot easier to take it on the chin and pay a school again
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Carl
A2 Licence Holder
Previous bikes: YBR; GPZ500S; Kawasaki Ninja 250R

[Nobby the Bastard]

The biggest issue identified in the past is 'how do you get insured on a bike you don't have a license for?'

There is also the matter of how you legally get it to the test centre.
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

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[t121anf]

I think I would have just stumped up the cash for a school to sort it all.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Fullers1845]

I went from A1 to A using a bike school, just too much admin doing it the other way.

I personally think that after 2 years of riding on A2 then A entitlement should be given anyway, but that's another story.

[P.]

[Ste]

Bikesure used to do insurance that would cover you for doing the test on your own bike but BCF doesn't know of anywhere that does it now.

[CarlW12]

[pinkyfloyd]

There is nothing wrong with doing it yourself, and as mentioned, getting the bike there and back for Module 1 legally, and there for Module 2 legally plus the needed insurance can be done. If you can find a place to insure you these days.

However, Speaking as an instructor who has picked up an upgrade from a fellow who did try the above and failed module 1. Sadly he had his module 2 booked for the following day so could not take that either.

It can sometimes work out cheaper to use a training school in the long run. By the time you have paid the insurance, got the bike there and back etc. Especially when the instructors will knock out any bad habits you may have picked up since the last test.
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[Polarbear]

For my 2 pennyworth I agree with those who say 'use a school'. It's just too much hassle and risk doing it the private way.
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