Going for full bike (unrestricted)

[anonymous-user]

Hi, I've been riding on multiple CBT's for 6 years, about to get a 4th (also did CBT+ scheme too). I was meant to do my theory and mod1/2 in Jan/Feb this year but due to the car being replaced the funds weren't there, so I cancelled that plan.

I'm not quite able to afford yet, but wanting to get my full bike by winter if possible.

I live in Belper and my two choices, where I did my previous CBT's are no longer in operation, Andy's RSM in Ripley and Easy Rider in Derby. The latter closed due to circumstances that I'm sure most here may be aware of - both of which were ran by fantastic folks.
I am now looking at Derbyshire Motorbike School in Alfreton. They offer a lesson system for their DAS which means I'll be spreading the cost, may cost more but better for my cash flow.

My question is this, has anybody used or know them before?
I'm not familiar with them, but they appear to get good reviews, and use the same 125s as I own and also offer taster sessions - not that I need one, as I know I'm doing my bike licence.

I'll also jump right in for advanced rider after.

Just wanting a few thoughts


Cheers



Scott

[WarnieV6GT]

no idea about the Derby place, but I spread my das over 3 months, just having one lesson a week. Financially it was a lot easier and cheaper in the end. I did past everything 1st time which helped with the cost but I know including test fees it was well under £600. My training center did a buy 4 lessons get one free. Lessons were £55 each so I paid for 8 and got 2 free payg. The two free lessons I used before Mod 1 and Mod 2.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks, that sounds much better than shelling out up to £800 for a block week.
They offer free tasters which would allow me to meet them and see what they're like.
Think I'll do lessons, makes more financial sense for the same outcome.

Cheers

[tjlazer]

If you've been riding a while it's pretty straightforward. I took one day training to cover mod 1, then just paid for the test with the same outfit and they gave me a couple of hours tuition in the morning for that fee. I took mod 2 with no training, again just took it with the school and we had a ride out to test centre with some feedback before I had the test. No need for a full week DAS or even more than two/three days if you know how to ride. Total must have been about 350-400.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks guys.
300-400 is much better fan the 650+ for a block week. Need to have it by end of year, I'm itching for a triumph bobber!

Cheers

[nunpuncher]

I've been doing 1 lesson a week and it's cost about £380 to get to the point of sitting my mod 1. Been riding around on a 125 for the last year with previous experience from my younger days.

Getting used to the big bike probably won't be an issue although the way it turns can mean a bit of learning for the mod 1 stuff. In terms of mod 2 it will be more a case of teaching you how to pass a test ie what the instructor wants to see in terms of road position at junctions and roundabouts, staying safe in traffic as well as making sure you're doing all the right shoulder checks in all the right places (I was doing too many apparently I looked like Stevie Wonder).

I decided to spread the lessons over a period of time because I didn't have spare time off work for a 1 week course and also thought a 1 week course would make me sick of riding. On reflection I wish I'd done the 1 week course as the length of time all this is taking has me a bit sick of the whole process.