DAS help, advice needed

bonehead · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Karma :

Ive been riding a 125 for about 5 months now, Im already wanting more power, Used the bike everyday in all weather conditions and done a couple of 150 mile all round journeys, never had a off and feel fairly confident in my riding.
Anyway what I want to know is would 3 days of training be enough to get me through my test? Ive never rode anything bigger than a 125 cagiva mito.
Thanks for the advice in advance.

all the best John

R6Armadillo · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Karma :

I passed my test first time after 3 days of training, after only having a 4/5 weeks riding on a mates RS125. It is probably best to go to a training place and ask, I believe most of them do a free evaluation.

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

I'd ridden my 125 for just over a year, but that was four years before I took my DAS.

Three (full) days of CBT, and (very good) instruction and I passed first time.

After that, it's time on the bigger bike and getting to know and broaden your own limits.

If you think that you might struggle, just do the normal test and have a 33bhp bike for a couple of years instead.

It all depends on what sort of bike you think you'll have when you've passed too. R1, Fireblade?? Possibly not a brilliant idea straight out of school, but each to their own!
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Where abouts are you located? checked your profile but you have not disclosed the info!

I did a 3 day course and passed third time.

Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

If you already have some road experience you should be ok, I'm sure you would be able to handle the bike. Thumbs Up

bonehead · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Karma :

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

3 days should be fine, I did 3 days straight off a scooter and was okay.

Knisis · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Karma :

3 days. I've been riding a 125 for 3 months. Doing DAS beginning of Feb with 3 day course prior to test.

strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I personally found the 500 much easier to ride than the 125.

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

i rode 125 for just under 4 months and did a 2 day course
although for the restricted test, its exactly the same
apart from using a bigger faster heavier bike.
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cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

I had never been on a bike till my CBT, took the week course and passed.
Had a ZX6R waiting for me straight after my test, jumped on and never looked back. If you have riding ex it will be a scoot. I found the 500cc easier to ride than the 125's...
And getting a powerful bike isn't really a bad idea, I've been riding 6 months and done fine for someone who only sat on a M,Bike for the 1st time in may last year....
Just my 2p's worth!

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

Nope, not a personal attack on you adam more a general comment. I think we are thinking along the same lines here. My point is, a 33 bhp bike will perform pretty much the same as a 46 bhp bike, same weight etc, and on the test you are limited by the speed limits that both bikes easily achieve. So get the full licence. I agree, the choice of bike is all down to personal choice. That can be made after you have got a Full licence. Best of both world's without a 2 year wait.
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