Newbie advice needed?

[new002]

Hi done my cbt a few months ago and got a secondhand 125 to ride about to get some practice on.What i should i do next im 24 btw.

The test on my 125 asap before Jan 2013?

Do test on bigbike to get unrestricted right away this year or next ?

Thanks

[priest]

there is not much difference for you as far as i understand with the new law. so get your 125, try it out and then you can make a decision

[OhJay]

If you want to do your test on the 125 then you'll have to do it before January. If you do that then you'll be restricted for 2 years and then that's it, restriction gone. If you do your test on a 125 after January then you'll only be allowed to ride a 125 until you do your test again on the big bike.

If you're happy doing the test on a big bike then it doesn't matter. You're old enough you can do it after the changes as well, just means you'd have to do it on a 600 instead of the 500 you're allowed to do it on now

[priest]

If you want to do your test on the 125 then you'll have to do it before January. If you do that then you'll be restricted for 2 years and then that's it, restriction gone. If you do your test on a 125 after January then you'll only be allowed to ride a 125 until you do your test again on the big bike.

If you're happy doing the test on a big bike then it doesn't matter. You're old enough you can do it after the changes as well, just means you'd have to do it on a 600 instead of the 500 you're allowed to do it on now

 

indeed, sorry, forgot about it

[new002]

After jan 2013 can i still ride a 125 on L plates with just cbt ?

Is it cutting it a bit close now to do the tests and pass on a 125 considering winters coming and have no doubt training schools are very very busy as well ?

Should the price of a secondhand 125 go up next year after Jan 2013 ?

[OhJay]

After jan 2013 can i still ride a 125 on L plates with just cbt ?

Yes, CBT rules aren't changing. 125 on L plates for 2 years, no pillion, no motorway

 

Is it cutting it a bit close now to do the tests and pass on a 125 considering winters coming and have no doubt training schools are very very busy as well ?

Possibly. Depends if you do lessons or an intensive week. The closer it gets to January the quicker test slots are going to get booked up so get in touch with a school and see what they can do and what they can get. Don't forget if you're doing it on a 125 you can book it yourself and jump on cancellations quick 'coz you can just ride down there, you don't need to borrow a bike and instructor

 

Should the price of a secondhand 125 go up next year after Jan 2013 ?

Not especially, I don't think. Learners will still want them. I can't see anyone bothering to take tests on 125 since all that will ever qualify you to ride is a 125 but CBT'ers will still want them.