Motorcycle laws

[GeordieSteve]

Am I right in thinking I can fit a 33bhp resitrictor to my R6 and ride it on the roads as long as I display L's, having passed my CBT? Be handy until I pass my test

[Steve W]

I don't THINK so ??

 

If you are still on "L"s and only have CBT then i would think

 

it's still only 125's/12hp :-(

 

the 33hp thingie is for peeps who have passed a 'normal' test on

a 125 (?) then you can ride a 33 until you have 2 years experience (??)

THEN you get the unlimited licence ?

 

OR, you learn (accompanied by trainer) on a 33 and take the Direct Access

test to go straight for the Unlimited.

 

????????????????

 

My dad did the Direct Access,

Did CBT...................(1st day ?)

then learnt a 125..... (2nd day ?)

then learnt 500cc/33hp (GS500, days 3/4 ?)

then took test onthe 500 (day 5?)

 

Not ABSOLUTELY sure mind you, and, it may have changed in the last

2/3 years ??

 

FatS.

[GeordieSteve]

Got a feeling your right mate, just the local test folk are dragging their heels Oh well it was an idea. Cheers mate

[terribleturner]

33 and under i belive is off a normal car license, but i think this only applies to people if you get your license befor a certain year (have a look and check the catogories). To ride a 125 or less with L plates will require a CBT. But to put aa restrictor on an R6 would be a waste of a bike and you'll look silly going REALLY slow on such a fast looking bike. Alright if your gonna get a 400cc but no more. I know it's alot of money but i'd get the DA done. As Steve has said it should take on average 5 days and then you can ride the bike to the full potential it was built for.

[SupraWoman]

I passed last summer CBT on 125cc, then Direct Access on 500, and then was riding 748S right away

[GeordieSteve]

As Steve has said it should take on average 5 days and then you can ride the bike to the full potential it was built for.

Not proving as easy for me. The guy needs notice for me to have my test and without a cancellation, soonest test is end or March!

[THE DON]

let me know when you pass steve iv got a GSX-R 6OO we'l go out for a play sometime:ecstatic:

[Ray]

I passed last summer CBT on 125cc, then Direct Access on 500, and then was riding 748S right away

 

 

then what happend...?

[SupraWoman]

then what happend...?

 

shut it!!! LOL

[terribleturner]

Not proving as easy for me. The guy needs notice for me to have my test and without a cancellation, soonest test is end or March!

March?? Jesus that's ages away. Are there no other test centres near you??

 

We i went to do my cbt they didn't have any 125's left. I had already bought my Ninja but had literaly only ever sat on it. When i told them that they decided i could do the test on a 500, so legally i guess i havn't past my cbt

[GeordieSteve]

Yes loads.... all March or later! Really supprised. My insurance company gives me a month without a licence so I can pass my test so if push comes to shove I'll just use that. An R6 aint exactly the best to take your test on tho

[terribleturner]

There's no way you should take the test on an R6 and i doubt the examiner will let you. Sports bikes have very little turning circle which is something you'll have to do on the test.

[GeordieSteve]

Which basically leaves me stuffed. It'll have to be March (going on April now)

[SkyJawa]

Cor thats rubbish - I did my DAS and test in a week! Took it in Aldershot.

 

Time to change bike when I get back from New Zealand end Feb, I've learnt a fair bit and built up some skills on my FZ6, now onto a 2005 R6 or 2004 ZX-6R

[Bill Prawn]

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

 

All learner riders must complete CBT before riding on the roads.

CBT pass certificates issued before 1 February 2001 will be valid for three years from the date of issue. Those certificates issued from 1 February 2001, will be valid for two years.

CBT will have to be re-taken if both theory and practical tests are not passed within the Certificate life.

CBT must be completed before riding on the road by all learners who are resident on the mainland Great Britain, and connected islands. Residents of all other islands will be exempt from the need to take CBT, but only if riding on roads which are on an exempted island.

 

A CBT certificate issued in respect of a course completed on a motorcycle or sidecar combination or a moped with more than two wheels will restrict the provisional riding entitlement (or full moped entitlement on full car licence) to such vehicles.

 

Once you have successfully completed CBT, and have your Certificate (DL 196), you can carry on to take additional training to pass your tests and qualify for a full motorcycle or moped licence.

 

What test do I need to take?

 

There are 3 categories of full licence to aim for:

 

Category P – moped.

Sub-Category A1 – light motorcycle licence, which restricts riders to any bike up to 125cc and a power output of 11kW.

Category A – standard motorcycle licence.

Moped and Motorcycle tests normally consist of two separate parts – a theory test and a practical test.

 

Theory Test & Hazard Perception

 

You will probably need to pass a Theory Test and Hazard Perception before taking a practical test for a moped or a motorcycle.

 

You do not need to take a theory test if you already hold a full licence for another category of motorcycle or have passed a moped test since 1 July 1996.

 

The Theory Test Pass Certificate is valid for two years. The practical test must be passed within this period otherwise the Theory Test will have to be taken again.

Practical Test

 

Category P, the practical test can be taken on an moped.

 

Sub-category A1, the practical test must be taken on a bike of between 75cc and 125cc.

 

Category A, the practical test is taken on a bike of between 121cc and 125cc and capable of at least 100kph. After passing the standard motorcycle practical test you will be restricted for two years to riding a bike of up to 25kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. After this you may ride any size of bike.

 

Riders over the age of 21, or those who reach 21 before their two-year restriction ends, have further test options:

 

Direct Access

 

Those who do not already hold a full motorcycle licence may, after taking CBT and the Theory Test, if necessary, take the practical test on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW. A pass will allow 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.

 

You may practise for the practical test on bikes larger than the learner bike specification provided:

 

You are accompanied at all times by a qualified instructor on another bike and in radio contact.

You wear fluorescent or reflective clothing and follow all other provisional licence restrictions.

Accelerated Access

 

Riders who already hold a full licence and reach age 21 while still within the two year restricted period and wish to ride bikes larger than 25kW, may practise and take a further test on a large bike.

 

The same test and practise conditions for Direct Access riders will apply.

 

Although you revert to learner status while practising, test failure will not affect your existing motorcycle licence entitlement.

[Bill Prawn]

Am I right in thinking I can fit a 33bhp resitrictor to my R6 and ride it on the roads as long as I display L's, having passed my CBT? Be handy until I pass my test

 

A2 "Standard Motorcycle" Is, by law 25kW / 33 Bhp & Power/Weight ratio below 16kW/kg, age

17 or over and you need :-

A provisional Motorcycle entitlement

A CBT certificate (unless you've already passed a moped or A1 test, see above)

Then ride with "L" plates on machines up to 125cc and up to 11 kW only,

Pass Theory Test (unless you've already passed moped or A1 test, see above)

Pass your test on a machine between 120 & 125 cc, capable of at least 62 mph.

Ride without "L" plates and carry a pillion passenger on any bike but you are restricted to a 33 Bhp machine for 2 years; after that, you're free to ride any bike, there's no re-test.