Crabs - Starting from Scratch

[donal92]

Hi!

Whrere does an 18 year old, who has no previous road experience (bike or otherwise) start?

I understand I need an A1 theory test and an eye test, but where to after that?
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I only want something under 125cc to learn on.. Not a 600cc monster!

Thanks!
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[Blanka]

if you're 18 go for a provisional A not A1

[spooney125]

i got a varadero 125 for sale if ur interested.........good bike for a beginner

[donal92]

Thanks for the offer but I won't be buying till after the summer (only time I can scrape some cash together)

[My First Suzuki]

Welcome to
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You should keep an eye on the Buy & Sell section here, plenty bargains to be had.

[paulob]

Do the theory test, get the provisional licence - do a search of the site, there are guys on here who do bike training - check them out - and take it from there.

Also save up the cash, because, like any 18 yo trying to get onto/into wheels, the insurance could be a multiple of the wheels
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[spooney125]

Originally Posted by donal92

Thanks for the offer but I won't be buying till after the summer (only time I can scrape some cash together)

no worries.....best of luck with it
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[magnificentduke]

you'll want a 125 at 18.

you need an A learner permit (NOT A1). book your theory test, ring up quinn direct for a quote on some bikes for an idea of price of insurance.


searh here, loads of info for noobies... should have a faq section

[donal92]

Insurance quote from quinn is 900 or thereabouts for most 125cc..

I'll get a lesson either way, but is the CBT (compulsory basic training) in place yet? If not, does anybody know when they plan to introduce it? I'd like to avoid it if I could..

Thanks for the advice, helping already!

@paulob, haha.. no itention of getting 'into' wheels, i'd feel like a goldfish in a car!
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[magnificentduke]

no cbt yet, do the theory test fast and you'll be alright

[Blade929]

Welcome to biker.ie...you dont want a 600cc monster,i dunno man Ducatis are class!
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[Raiot]

what about a 620cc monster ..just kiddin
my mates startin on a zxr400.depends what your comfy with.sit on the bike and get a feel for its weight.then decide yourself what kind of power your lookin for

[st205hunter]

Originally Posted by Raiot

what about a 620cc monster ..just kiddin
my mates startin on a zxr400.depends what your comfy with.sit on the bike and get a feel for its weight.then decide yourself what kind of power your lookin for

is a zxr400 not over powered for a provisional licence tough its caped at 33bhp even for the first 2 years of haven your full
if im wrong great i can get a zxr400
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[Blanka]

Originally Posted by st205hunter

is a zxr400 not over powered for a provisional licence tough its caped at 33bhp even for the first 2 years of haven your full
if im wrong great i can get a zxr400
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check out
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for specs on bikes

[st205hunter]

zxr 400
Power:65.00 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
and its limited to 25kw on proviosnal and 2 years after getting your full

[Blanka]

Originally Posted by st205hunter

zxr 400
Power:65.00 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
and its limited to 25kw on proviosnal and 2 years after getting your full

fzr 250
Power: 45.00 HP (32.8 kW)) @ 14500 RPM

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[st205hunter]

i didnt look at them woops i tough they were 25kw
but whats the story if you tell your insurance you have a proviosnal and a bandit 600 and they take the money and they something happens will they pay out

[the landshark]

not unless theres a restrictor kit fitted

[st205hunter]

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