DAS help

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TheThing

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930 posts

133 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Hi all, im looking to do my DAS in the new year. However, im not sure which course would best suit me. You obviously have a choice of between 2 and five day courses and you can also do individual lessons. I know this all depends on the individuals experience. Ive been commuting into london six days a week for the past 4 months doing 46 miles a day but Ive only ever ridden a 125cc or smaller. So my experience is minimal but I am confident on a bike. I have also just passed the theory test.

Perhaps there are riding instructors on here that could point me in the right direction or even better could recommend a riding school in the south east.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

DuraAce

4,240 posts

159 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Is your experience on a geared bike or twist and go?

If you've got lot of geared miles under your belt already then a shorter course might suit. You'll not go wrong by doing 5 days though, can't have too much practice before the test.

TheThing

Original Poster:

930 posts

133 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Thanks for the reply. Experience is on a geared bike. A 5 five day course would be better for more practice but im trying to strike a balance between enough practice and cost. A 5 dayer is around £1000 i think so not cheap.

DuraAce

4,240 posts

159 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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£1k, bloody hell. London prices I suppose. In that case I'd be looking at the 2 day course!

TheThing

Original Poster:

930 posts

133 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Yes it seems to range from around £800 to £1000.

merlin75

104 posts

156 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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hi
i had 4 months on a geared 125 and passed after a 3 day course which was split over a month
looking back i think 2 days would have been plenty, contact a few training places and see if you can 2 days then add on days if needed....however agree the extra days at a course price( i.e book a 2 day course but agree a price if you need to book longer)

CaptainMorgan

1,454 posts

158 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Where abouts are you in the south east?

I was in a similar position, although I'd not been on 2 wheels for a few years I was capable of riding my brothers 600 round the yard. You should have more options than 2 or 5 days, the place I used gave me unlimited options, I was tempted with 3 days but decided a extra day would be wise so done 4 days, think it was around £600-£700 all inc. (fantastic instructor, top bloke)

Done it all over the space of a week;
Day 1 - Road riding
Day 2 - Road riding/Mod 1 practice
Day 3 - Mod 1/Road riding
Day 4 - Road riding/Mod 2

Edited by CaptainMorgan on Saturday 13th December 21:23

TheThing

Original Poster:

930 posts

133 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Thanks for the replies chaps. It didnt occur to me to barter with them about the number of days. Im in greater london by the way if anyone could recommend a riding school in that area. I will have a phone around.

HughiusMaximus

694 posts

125 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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Evening!

I did das a few months and the biggest bit of advice is not allow too much of a gap between the various stages.
I went from cbt to passing my mod 2 with no prior experience and no riding between lessons / tests.

I found that I would lose a half a day of a lesson getting back to the level I was at the last stage.

So you dont have to do it in one continuous week but its probably the best!

Ed.

2,170 posts

237 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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I did a couple of months on a 125 then did a 3 day course, would have been quicker if I hadn't cocked up Mod 1.

CaptainMorgan

1,454 posts

158 months

Saturday 13th December 2014
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True, but if the OP is riding daily on his 125, as long as he continues to practice the correct way of riding he shouldnt be too bad. The place I used was based in Aylesbury so maybe a bit far for you, although we actually traveled to Uxbridge to do my tests.

Good luck anyway, any decent school will be happy to help/accommodate your needs.

Tall_Paul

1,915 posts

226 months

Sunday 14th December 2014
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I did a 3 day DAS after doing nearly 6000 miles on a 125, the course was 2 mornings (8am to 1pm roughly) then mod 1 at 9am and mod 2 12pm on the 3rd day. Passed with 2 minors on the mod 2, clean sheet on the mod 1. Cost - £515 including test fees. If you've done a few months on a 125 you won't need a full 5 day course.

That was a place in Gillingham 10 minutes from the test centre.

stupidbutkeen

1,009 posts

154 months

Sunday 14th December 2014
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I just finished my DAS and the place I went with charges £500 + test fees, But I am in Belfast so do expect a London surcharge to be added on.

griefa

74 posts

133 months

Sunday 14th December 2014
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http://www.aceridertraining.co.uk

These were the guys I used and are Bromley based. Friendly, professional and I passed first time (straight from a CBT). Well worth a look.

griefa

74 posts

133 months

Sunday 14th December 2014
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http://www.aceridertraining.co.uk

These were the guys I used and are Bromley based. Friendly, professional and I passed first time (straight from a CBT). Well worth a look.

TheThing

Original Poster:

930 posts

133 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Cheers chaps, thanks for the advice. I will look into the recommended places. cant wait to get on a big bike!

MonkeyBusiness

3,912 posts

186 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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£1000! Come up North, stay in a hotel, do the course, and you'll still have change for a night on the lash when you pass.

mojitomax

1,874 posts

191 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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I passed after doing 4 days having never ridden a motorbike.

You know how to ride, you just need to get used to the extra power and weight of a bigger bike.

2 days should be fine