Coming back to biking! - Page 2

Irish ek · #21 10th January 2012, 06:45 AM

Your getting there! Dont be discouraged, it will all be worth it in the end.

war29 · #22 11th January 2012, 04:14 PM

I have also just got back into biking had to do the Theory test and IBT course. Provisional licence Insurance on a restricted sv650s cost me 548euro. Good Luck.

b50 · #23 11th January 2012, 09:03 PM

I got back with a bandit 6oo two years ago & passed test in first time in october after 30 years
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Dirk_lancaster · #24 12th January 2012, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by hooter007

congrads on pt.1 outa the way
how many did you get and dont lie and say 40/40
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Cheers, Got 39/40.........honest!

Dirk_lancaster · #25 12th January 2012, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Real Rayzor

I've got a lesson with Marcus on Monday, i'll let ya know how i find him.,

Hey Rayzor

How did you get on with Marcus on Monday?

Dirk_lancaster · #26 12th January 2012, 10:13 PM

Just saw your last post rayzor. I think I will be calling this week. Do you know if he does a deal for the whole IBT? If not whats he charging per session?

Real Rayzor · #27 12th January 2012, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk_lancaster

Just saw your last post rayzor. I think I will be calling this week. Do you know if he does a deal for the whole IBT? If not whats he charging per session?

Not a clue, he charges €50 per session. i know there is cheaper around but i liked him and i'm gonna stick with him.

Real Rayzor · #28 12th January 2012, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk_lancaster

Just saw your last post rayzor. I think I will be calling this week. Do you know if he does a deal for the whole IBT? If not whats he charging per session?

Not a clue, he charges €50 per session. i know there is cheaper around but i liked him and i'm gonna stick with him.

eki · #29 12th January 2012, 11:02 PM

Well done....At least thats one part over.
Good luck with the rest
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Alabama Whitman · #30 13th January 2012, 12:18 AM

Well done so far, having never swung a leg over a bike I started biking in 07 on a Bandit 600, had a few lessons from Mo Garvey, passed test first time in Ennis having only been there once before. Went back to her after for advanced training, well worth it. Me & a mate went to the IOM in 08 and I have been to Europe every year since and I'm still alive, I have no connection with Mo but have no hesitation in recommending her.

Dirk_lancaster · #31 7th February 2012, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Alabama Whitman

Well done so far, having never swung a leg over a bike I started biking in 07 on a Bandit 600, had a few lessons from Mo Garvey, passed test first time in Ennis having only been there once before. Went back to her after for advanced training, well worth it. Me & a mate went to the IOM in 08 and I have been to Europe every year since and I'm still alive, I have no connection with Mo but have no hesitation in recommending her.

Cheers for the tip off for Mo Garvey, I completed my IBT with her this weekend. She was brilliant. Didn't have time to spread out the lessons so she did the full 16 hours in the 1 weekend and she did the insurance assessment and all for me as well. Got a grade 2
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which was a nice boost to the confidence after so long away. Now I just have to wait 6 months to do the test
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. But more importantly its time to start some shopping for an SV650s
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Wally Breslin · #32 7th February 2012, 10:40 PM

That was sound

Alabama Whitman · #33 22nd February 2012, 12:31 AM

Excellent, all you need now is the weather, you're already in a great biking county.
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Jasirl · #34 22nd February 2012, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk_lancaster

Hey Guys

I was once a biker briefly for a year at 21 but insurance costs for my cbr250rr just drove me away (2700eur for the year as an apprentice was just too much). I only had a provisional license which has long since expired, but Ive never lost that passion and now finally at 29 I'm ready to get back on a bike. I can see there are a lot more restrictions now and any advice is welcome.

I sympathize with you on the costs of your starter 250. I got my own CBR250 about 2 years ago when I was 19. Insurance was...wait for it....4000. I did an AON Bike Skill test to bring it down to a "very affordable" 2500. For the brief amount of time I could afford it, it was great.

Now a smidge older going back to do the test.

positron · #35 6th March 2012, 05:23 PM

OP, you would do very well to get insured on a CBR 600 on first year of provisional license. This time last year I rang every single insurance crowd, and most of them won't quote me unless the bike is 'factory restricted', but of those who would insure 'garage restricted' bikes, I could only get quotes on SV650 and Fazer 600. No one would insure me on a CBR 600f.

This year, with one years NCB and full license, most would insure me on CBR600f, although I remember there's at least one that wouldn't, unless I get Grade 2 assessment done.

Whichever route you go, enjoy biking! :)