Kat_1988 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hi Everyone,Apologies if this has already been asked on so many different ones and by so many different people! I feel completely lost! Haha!I'm 28, have been driving cars with full license since I was 17. I'm looking to get my bike license and am not too sure where to start! I've got a few specific questions and anything else you could tell me would be greatly appreciated! 1: Do I need to take a theory test again? And if I do, when do I need to take this? i.e. before or after CBT?2: Do I need to apply for a provisional bike licence or does my driving licence allow me anything? If provisional is required, when do i need to get this?3: I'm assuming you can't ride any bike without the CBT? Once I pass this what kind of bike can I ride?Cheers,Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hi and welcome to the forum.This gets posted a lot but dont stress The general way to do it is as follows.CBT (around £90)then do a DAS(between £400-£1000)TheoryMod1Mod2This will allow you to ride ANY bike without L-plates or further training.You need to do your CBT first then send your license off to update it i believe.CBT will allow you to ride most 125's or less.DO NOT BUY CHINESE BIKE OR ME AND RANTMACHINE WILL HOUND YOUAny more questions ask away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Do you need to send your license off after your cbt?Shit, I'll have to look into that.I've done my CBT (£109)Theory test (£23)And booked a DAS course.Chinese bikes aren't that bad anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ahoy hoy!You don't need to send off your license after getting your CBT Only after you pass your MOD2.CBT is valid for two years so if you don't do your full test you will need to do it again.Also the theory is valid for two years and you can't do the big test without it so don't do it too soon if you're not planning on taking the tests for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Chinese bikes aren't that bad anymore Get out.Stu ban him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You don't need to send off your license after getting your CBT Thank god for that Chinese bikes aren't that bad anymore Get out.Stu ban him! Come on, they aren't that bad. Buy one again, it could be your guilty pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'd sooner set a honey badger at my bollocks armed with sandpaper covered in acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RantMachine Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Come on, they aren't that bad. Buy one again, it could be your guilty pleasure You've only had it a few months, give it a bit longer and see what starts falling off or breaking before you go telling people they aren't so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'd sooner set a honey badger at my bollocks armed with sandpaper covered in acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Come on, they aren't that bad. Buy one again, it could be your guilty pleasure You've only had it a few months, give it a bit longer and see what starts falling off or breaking before you go telling people they aren't so bad Do I not get points for it being Hungarian but built in China? It's a one cylinder, 10hp bike. The only electrics are the lights...what can go wrong? Sorry, I have sent this off topic.The licence system is very confusing at first. Contact a CBT course and they will explain it all to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Come on, they aren't that bad. Buy one again, it could be your guilty pleasure You've only had it a few months, give it a bit longer and see what starts falling off or breaking before you go telling people they aren't so bad Do I not get points for it being Hungarian but built in China? It's a one cylinder, 10hp bike. The only electrics are the lights...what can go wrong? Yes... Minus points.. And Minus bank balance once it starts to go tits up! Sorry Kat-Yes you'll need to take a new theory test as they ask more motorcycle specific questions. However you won't need to apply for a provisional, your current car one will cover that Correct with no bike riding till CBT is done (Some licences let you on a 50cc but think yours is too new). As said above, once you're through the CBT you can have a 125cc..I would recommend looking into intensive courses that'll have your CBT and full Licence (Mod 1 and 2) in about a week, with training in and around those. It's a great way to get you into biking, means you can get a taste for several engine sizes and you're then free to get which ever bike feels comfy to you, from a cruiser 125 to an upright 600 As you've been driving for a few years, you may get quickly bored of the 125 and feel like an ER500 is better suited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Well hello.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Chinese bikes aren't that bad anymore Get out.Stu ban him! Actually I am going to hold the blame on you for mentioning that horrible word in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Chinese bikes aren't that bad anymore Get out.Stu ban him! Actually I am going to hold the blame on you for mentioning that horrible word in the first place #HAHAHA well that backfired on you Glorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can ban me..But i will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine!TranslationI'll make a new account and you'll never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Pretty sure the board has IP tracking so he will Oh and I think you can ban IP addresses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 People have tried that and failed anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can ban me..But i will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine!TranslationI'll make a new account and you'll never know! GloRAIN will Rise Again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can't ban them all!!Also this poor girl who's going to read this shit later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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