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CallorFold said:
Direct Access would be the way to go, purely based on your age.
A2 and Full A licence are both jumping through the same hoops (a theory test, a MOD1 practical test and a MOD2 practical test) the only difference being the size of the bike you take the practical tests on.
Exactly this, you will have to meet all the same requirements to obtain either license as well as the initial CBT. Plus if you go Category A (DA) you can ultimately ride anything that takes your fancy when your are ready to and not have to go through the same procedure again to access bigger capacity/BHP motorcycles. A2 and Full A licence are both jumping through the same hoops (a theory test, a MOD1 practical test and a MOD2 practical test) the only difference being the size of the bike you take the practical tests on.
I've just done exactly what your thinking.
I wanted a bike to commute on as I was sick and tired of the same road I have been doing for 20 years, and wanted to go the back roads.
I did a taster day at the local training school, which was an hour experience, then I booked in for my CBT. This was the 1st March, once passed, I bought myself a 125cc, and spent 2 months commuting and it was the best thing I ever did, actually getting to work with a smile on my face.
I got the bug, so I booked in for my DAS mod 1 & 2, which was 2 weeks ago passing my MOD1, and the went onto the Mod 2 last week and passed it on Friday.
I said to myself I would only go for a 650cc bike but ended up buying a 900cc for my commute, and a Ducati 959 for my toy!! whoops!!!
Anyway, go for DAS, it will give you the freedom when the bike bug bites!!
I wanted a bike to commute on as I was sick and tired of the same road I have been doing for 20 years, and wanted to go the back roads.
I did a taster day at the local training school, which was an hour experience, then I booked in for my CBT. This was the 1st March, once passed, I bought myself a 125cc, and spent 2 months commuting and it was the best thing I ever did, actually getting to work with a smile on my face.
I got the bug, so I booked in for my DAS mod 1 & 2, which was 2 weeks ago passing my MOD1, and the went onto the Mod 2 last week and passed it on Friday.
I said to myself I would only go for a 650cc bike but ended up buying a 900cc for my commute, and a Ducati 959 for my toy!! whoops!!!
Anyway, go for DAS, it will give you the freedom when the bike bug bites!!
What they say. No point in either limiting yourself or having to go through all the expense and time of upgrading your license.
If you need further persuasion looks at the various non-superbike, non-sportbike larger capacity bikes there are there. The bigger capacity doesn't always mean more power.
If you need further persuasion looks at the various non-superbike, non-sportbike larger capacity bikes there are there. The bigger capacity doesn't always mean more power.
phil4 said:
What they say. No point in either limiting yourself or having to go through all the expense and time of upgrading your license.
If you need further persuasion looks at the various non-superbike, non-sportbike larger capacity bikes there are there. The bigger capacity doesn't always mean more power.
Yup, I ride a 750cc bike which is no faster (probably much slower) than most A2 bikes- it's a great commuter and has built in storage for a helmet like a scooter. You can only ride one on a full licence.If you need further persuasion looks at the various non-superbike, non-sportbike larger capacity bikes there are there. The bigger capacity doesn't always mean more power.
As others have said, at your age it's a complete no brainer. The costs and requirements for each motorbike test are exactly the same so there's no point restricting yourself. It's like going to do your driving test and being told would you like your driving licence restricted to smaller cars or would you like to drive anything you want? For no change in the test difficulty or the price.
Enjoy! I found the learning process very fun and commuting via bike is much better than mixing with the great unwashed on public transport
Can't help with a recommendation for that area, but most bike schools seem to be pretty decent. Biking instructors seem a bit different than car driving instructors. When you pass just book on to the BikeSafe for £60 and it may even lower your insurance as it's counted as an advanced qualification. The BikeSafe is mainly operated by serving police riders and it costs them a lot more to run than what they make from charging to attend. I can't personally comment on how good it is as I'm doing mine next month, but the general consensus seems to be that it's well worth doing.
http://www.bowlee-rider.co.uk/
I used Richard for getting my son through an A2 licence. He was very good. He us based in the Rochdale area.
I used Richard for getting my son through an A2 licence. He was very good. He us based in the Rochdale area.
anonymous said:
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As everyone has said, go DA. Might be a little far for you but I live near Blackpool and used Raceways/Coastal Rider Training. My CBT instructor was ex-police but had different guys for the rest of my training.
http://racewaysridertraining.com/?page_id=7
Passed in 2017 and was really happy with the training.
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