Hello all....The big plunge

odoliam · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hi all
new on here, been reading lots first trying to learn as much as possible...sorry for the long post!!

my situation as of now is I'm driving a BMW 3 series. This is up for sale with a buyer interested. crossed fingers!!

The reason for selling is I want to get a bike. I've loved the look and sound for as long as I can remember....but, here's the sting, the most I've ever been on a bike is about 20 minutes as pillion on my grandfathers old bike when I was younger.

I've got a full driving licence for a "car" from Rep. of Ireland and am 26, but live in SE London.
So, I'm looking at doing the DAS but first I need to change my license into a UK full car and provisional bike? is this correct - or can I have two separate licenses??
Then the theory, CBT and DAS.

I quite like the look of the Honda's in the Bike magazines' "Used Bikes of 2006" pull-out.
All in I'm hoping to spend about 3k. is this possible by buying private and doing the DAS and new gear too?
My knowledge is very limited, but I like the look of 600/750/1000 sports shaped bikes. I believe it is cheaper to insure and buy if you go for the bigger 1litre bikes as the 600 market is fierce??

What is the main diff. between 600cc's and Litre bikes (other than 400cc Mr. Green

).
any recommendations??

My riding will mainly be commuting but also evening/weekend trips with a passenger.

thanks guys

Liam

FreshAL · Sir Crashalot Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

1) Sorry, I have no idea about Rep of Irl licences - try the DVLA
Edit: Try this page
DRIVING IN GREAT BRITAIN (GB) AS A VISITOR OR A NEW RESIDENT
Specifically

odoliam · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Karma :

thanks a million fro the info FreshAL

all good stuff.
I'm not a speed merchant at all...not even in the car so I reckon even on a sports bike I would never use all it's speed.

all I have to do now is start the ball rolling...get my licence changed (doh, gone are the days of immunity from any potential speeding points - never been flashed anyways), apply for the theory test then onto the DAS.
happy daze.

I live in the Greenwich area...anyone know of a good crowd who do DAS??

thanks guys

Liam

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Hmm can't you apply for a UK license as well then have both?

I love driving in the republic for the same reason, most you can get is a fine and then would you pay it.

Where you from in Ireland? I have relatvies in Co Limerick near the Co Cork border and I went to college in Cork when I was a younger.
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odoliam · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Karma :

hey

well, I was hoping I could have two licences, but not sure if I could do DAS is I was basically starting from scratch, i.e. without any licence at all...or can I???
If I can then bonus

...actually, just went to read the DVLA again and all it says about DAS is you must be over 21. sweet, guess I can keep my Irish car licence and have a separate UK bike one.

I'm from Tipperary...town called Cahir. you've probably passed through or right by it if going from Limerick to Cork.

southlondoner · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Karma :

hmm.. may be ever so slightly of your way but southern rider training in sidcup seem a nice bunch Thumbs Up

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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

odoliam · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Karma :

yeah...only been in once or twice myself. you know what it's like when you live right beside something!!

king kong · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

hello and welcome odoliam