motor bikes

[shed-on-wheels]

well guys im looking for another road bike and i know this is a nova forum but well theres bound to be someone here that rides and was just going to ask for help to decide between the 4 rivals cbr600rr, r6, zx6r,gsxr6 thanks.

[davidfox280585]

i willpartwith my gsxr600on a 51 if interested,immissing another fireblade in my life
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/bikes/08032011054.jpg

[shed-on-wheels]

p.m me details please fella :)

[Hoochie]

deffo go for a GSXR600 .......:thumb:

[brainsnova]

I've never had a bike but would choose the gsxr

[Rickardo]

I've had a go on them all. Owned a Gsxr 6 and the R6.

Gsxr every day for me.

[shed-on-wheels]

there seems to be alot of + coments about the gsxr what makes this bike so good then guys before i had a vrf 400 nc24 import

[Rexy]

gayers, ZX6R B1H all day :D
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/40345_466689488312_593758312_5986871_5816756_n.jpg

[swedge]

whats the deal with the bike licences?

is there a certain agae or certain length of time before you can ride certain powered bike?

[Hoochie]

Everyone has to do a theory and hazard perception test(valid for 2 years).
Also a CBT which allows you to ride on L plates.....this also is only valid for 2 years.
Bike test can be done on a 125 cc but you will be restricted for 2 years to only ride a 125cc if you're under 21, over 21 you can ride a bike upto 33kW.

Or you can do the DAS( over 21 yrs of age and on a bike over 33kW) usually on a 500cc.

HTH :)

[shed-on-wheels]

ive just done my restricted license and im 19 it says that you can ride up to 33bhp on a restricted license so then when im 21 i will go in for my normal bike license

[Rickardo]

ive just done my restricted license and im 19 it says that you can ride up to 33bhp on a restricted license so then when im 21 i will go in for my normal bike license

Have you passed your bike test on a 125cc?

[shed-on-wheels]

yeah did that at 17

[davidfox280585]

funnily enough i have a restrictor kit for the gsxr too, they ride well, ive geared it so it will sit on the rear wheel with ease in 2nd off the throttle

[Rickardo]

yeah did that at 17

If you passed your test at 17, you should be able to ride what you like now you have had the license for 2 yrs.

[rednova]

If you passed your test at 17, you should be able to ride what you like now you have had the license for 2 yrs.

thats what i thought too 33bhp bike for 2 years then ride owt, no need for another test etc, I did direct access so straight onto 600cc:thumb:

[shed-on-wheels]

i got told 33bhp until im 21 then i can ride what i like :/

[Hoochie]

Full motorcycle licence

The practical test must be taken on a bike of between 75 cc and 125 cc. There are two types of full motorcycle licence:
a light motorcycle licence (A1), which restricts riders to any bike up to 125 cc and a power output of 11 kW
a standard motorcycle licence (A), is obtained if the practical test is taken on a bike of over 120 cc but not more than 125 cc and capable of at least 100 kilometres per hour (km/h per hour).. After passing the standard motorcycle practical test, you will be restricted for two years to riding a bike of up to 25 kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg. After this you may ride any size of bike.

Direct and accelerated access

Riders age 21 or over, or those who reach 21 before their two year restriction ends, have other options.

Direct access

After taking Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) and the theory test, the practical test may be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW. A pass allows you to ride any size of bike. All or part of the CBT course may be taken on either a learner bike or a large bike. To practice for the practical test on bikes larger than the learner bike specification you must:

be accompanied at all times by an approved instructor on another bike and in radio contact
wear fluorescent or reflective clothing
follow all other provisional licence restrictions





Accelerated access

Riders who reach the age of 21, while still within the two year period where they are restricted to maximum 25 kW machines, but who wish to ride larger bikes need to pass a further test on a motorcycle of at least 35 kW. They may practice on bikes over 25 kW under the same practice conditions for direct access riders. You will revert to learner status while practicing (on a motorcycle greater than 25 kW) although test failure will not affect your existing licence.




HTH.........:)

[shed-on-wheels]

thanks hooch

[davidfox280585]

well ive been on the gsxr and had first knee down of the season :)

[adgie]

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p167/ashdvs/IMG_0299.jpg
I had an r6, was quick enough to get used to but thought it was a bit wild sometimes.