monkey76364 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Well with the price of petrol going up all the time, i was thinking about a secnod car for all the small trips to work ect. Then it hit me, why not look at gettinga bike !!! then I had a look on Auto Trade and was supprised, prices of bikes not all that bad. Then looked at the test and lessons ect... and got this back ............................................................................. Price list as follows CBT Course £110.00 this includes bike hire and equipment Theory Test £21.00 per test check http://www.dsa.gov.uk for mock test and bookings 125cc Road Rider Course 2 days training with test on day 3 = £395.00 including bike etc 500cc Direct Access 3 days training with test on day 4 = £505.00 including bike hire etc. This course ialso includes a free re test if you fail your 1st Test. ............................................................................ God its too much !!!! save more on running the supe . Any other idaes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Im thinking of getting a bike too, but need a Supra with a towbar for the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 you lucky people.......I had bikes years ago but after several crashes (one nasty one with the wife on the back) ALL caused by car drivers, my wife banned me from having one ever again......I still lust after one, but wifelet is more important - also, I also prefer having a six foot bonnet in front of me rather than getting a six foot bonnet in me....enjoy, but take it steady guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmatty Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Still limping and nursing a hole in the knee from 3 years ago, re-did the bike but must be getting old now, cause I fancied heated gloves???? Got rid of the TL's and R1 and now fancy a BMW R1100 (Watched Long way round and feel inspired) Anyone fancy arranging a supe world trip??????? Avoid the loonies and kno8s and look well ahead !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I've still got my Fireblade but I never use it these days. Getting soaked and freezing your arse off just doesn't seem like fun anymore. I've had a few nasty scrapes over the years. Broke both my arms, almost took my kneecap off, woke up in hospital with a big lump on my head two days after crashing. I don't want to push my luck any more. Besides, I can go almost as fast in my Supra, in heated comfort and dryness and relative safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey76364 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Yeah i just love the look of a nice bike.... love the old Nija and the R1's. Just all money witht he test, leathers, bike .... ohh well a dream to maybe one day forfil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Yeah bike test is quite expensive now, plus all the proper gear isnt cheap either if you want to protect yourself. lol - when I did my bike test it was just over 200 quid all in and I was only on the road for about 3 hours training then a 20 mins test. I am like Jake also, dont like the wet or cold so me VTR1000 sits in the garage with only 4500 miles on it but with me new house moving almost upon me, might have to garage the Supe and use the Bike to save cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 when I did my bike test it was just over 200 quid all in and I was only on the road for about 3 hours training then a 20 mins test. When I took my bike test, aged 17 years and 10 days, it was £10 all in. One test, no training required. Crazy really. As mentioned in my earlier post, six days later I was unconcious in hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 As said before, bikes are great as long as the weather isn't bad. Not looking forward to the winter months I don't think the bike test price is that bad. If you think that a driving lesson nowadays costs like £30, do 20 of those and your already into £600. It's just the big amount all at once that sounds bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvatore Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I'm pretty new to the biking scene, but it was something i had to do, or i'd regret it for the rest of my life. Just do it! It really is great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I've still got my Fireblade but I never use it these days. Getting soaked and freezing your arse off just doesn't seem like fun anymore. ...... Besides, I can go almost as fast in my Supra, in heated comfort and dryness and relative safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I just did my direct access - passed last week and bought this: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/fazer/fazer2.jpg Wicked fun, 35mpg, faster than pretty much all cars - sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 ... faster than pretty much all cars - sorted Under ideal conditions, yes. In reality in this country there is rain, sleet, snow, what have you...You have to dress for the bike (and look out of place practically everywhere), find a place to park every time (parking attendants, thieves and vandals are everywhere) and duck every moron who refuses to see you, or even tries to push you off (it happens!) Things are totally different in the Med, where it hardly ever rains, it's hot and you can wear whatever you like really (even helmet is optional in many countries down south), you can park wherever you like (pavements perhaps), etc etc...Biking in the UK sucks in my opinion. Even commuting on a bike is becoming a nightmare, the councils try to convert bike parking bays to those for cars, because it is more profitable. Greedy councils try to make money of bikers, how sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 No probs round my way, commuting is great, saves me sitting in the constant jams on my route to work. And for the days its minging thats why I have a car! Then get to go out for a blast with mates at the weekend and its as much a social things as owning a Supe for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Just did some bike viewings. Got my heart set on a ZX9R. (Piccie below) Then when TAZ is in the workshop I can visit her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 ZX9R is a bargain. Under rated bike, stonkin engine:D BUT I lost a mate this afternoon, 75 yr old pulled right out, he had no chance. Died 4 minutes after impact leaving a wife and kids. He knew the risks and we all have lost many friends since riding from 16 and all had very lucky escapes etc. most down to our own enthusiastic riding than other cars. So be carefull out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 ZX9R is a bargain. Under rated bike, stonkin engine:D BUT I lost a mate this afternoon, 75 yr old pulled right out, he had no chance. Died 4 minutes after impact leaving a wife and kids. He knew the risks and we all have lost many friends since riding from 16 and all had very lucky escapes etc. most down to our own enthusiastic riding than other cars. So be carefull out there! I know the Feeling Roy ..sorry to hear that mate...a dum ass driver put me in a chair when i was on my bike as you know and then 3 weeks ago i had to watch one of my best and last friends getting put in the ground because of a bike which then lead to his uncle who has been racing for moons to hang up his Boots as he has lost 1 of his family and 2 mates in 3 years and then this one to bikes .....Moral of the story just go careful anyone on a bike please ..last thing i want to hear is anyone on hear doing the dodo...and that means you al WL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Sorry to hear about your mate Mig, TBH I never knew about your accident. Honestly I don't see the chair just a really nice guy with a love of life matey:D It sucks it really does, anyone one who rides or used to would have lost people close to them. Then again I lost a few friends in car wrecks, especially when we were younger. I know everytime I go out on the bike I risk losing my life but the pleasure it gives me and the friends it has brought into my life, its a risk I take. Thankfully I have never knocked anyone off a bike whilst driving the car but it can happen, we all have lack of judgement sometimes, its just more fatal when it involves a bike:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Well on a more cheery subject . . . Im going to paint the bike to match the car. Won't that be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I'd cover it in Lhasa Apso fur mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Ninja - best bikes ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I used to be very hardcore Kawa man. Now I've gone soft, Honda, reliability blah blah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I'd cover it in Lhasa Apso fur mate! If only I had thought of that ! Excellent advice on these forums, Im really impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Owned for years. Passed bike test in 1980 - ridden ever since. Good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 A zed, very nice. don't see them very often. Bet you've watched Mad Max a couple of times My first street Kawa was the 750turbo, zx750E1 it was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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