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[Gavin14774]

Hi everyone, I’ve joined as I’m looking for advice before doing my test. I did my CBT in December and I’m weighing up whether to get a 125 to practice on due to the length of time it’s taking to get training and tests or hold off and get a bigger bike once I’ve passed the tests. I’m 47 and will be doing the Direct Access.

Edited March 1, 2022 by Gavin14774
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[Tiggie]

Welcome to the forum 

[geofferz]

Welcome! Nah, just go das. Best way. Unless you really need to want to ride right now but the weather is crap. 

Edited March 1, 2022 by geofferz

[bonio]

How long do you have to wait before you can do DAS and the tests?

[Gavin14774]

The earliest I could do a course would be the Easter holidays assuming there are places. I’m not sure what the situation is with test now but there was a large backlog due to Covid.

[bonio]

I'd say get yourself booked in for the tests, then start the DAS training now, and spread it out over the next 6 weeks. You'll be out on your 1000cc whatever before the summer starts.

[Gavin14774]

I can’t do that, all the training places round here just do week long courses.

[geofferz]

5 minutes ago, Gavin14774 said:

I can’t do that, all the training places round here just do week long courses.

Get it booked in

[bonio]

4 hours ago, Gavin14774 said:

I can’t do that, all the training places round here just do week long courses.

Did you phone em up and ask? Most places I know of are very flexible - but that was a while ago and I suppose things might have changed since then.