How long have you had a bike license for?

[Artemis]

to be honest i dont care :neenaw: :neenaw:

but i also dont agree with direct death. and i believe that all drivers should be limited to the type of car they are allowed to drive, and most of all i most strongly believe that anybody wishing to drive a car should be made to spend a year on a bike first, so that they learn some observation skills

And, all new drivers (car or bike) should have to go out with in an articulated wagon (with a driver) so they can see that you should never go inside one when it's turning, amongst other things.

Then they should have a motorway test as well!

 

[D.S.]

but i also dont agree with direct death. and i believe that all drivers should be limited to the type of car they are allowed to drive, and most of all i most strongly believe that anybody wishing to drive a car should be made to spend a year on a bike first, so that they learn some observation skills

can't disagree with that Trotsky, but they'll never introduce such a law.
I think DAS should be scrapped altogether.

 

[D.S.]

And, all new drivers (car or bike) should have to go out with in an articulated wagon (with a driver) so they can see that you should never go inside one when it's turning, amongst other things.

I think don't think articulated vehicles & cars mix too well on our over populated roads anyway, so I'd ban anything over 3 tons from using the roads between 7am - 7pm. That would also minimise congestion. Sure costs would escalate, but it would be interestig to conduct a cost/benefit analysis exercise - ya never know it might just reveal that the increase in cost to the average consumer is less than any congestion charging/pay-as-you-drive scheme the Traffic Taliban might come up with :dunno: .

 

[Duck n Dive]

Govt. are doing what they do best......meddling to control folks.

Way back when I started (oh..getting old....) it was moped at 16, up to 250cc as learner and then whatever you wanted after passing your test.

So what happened...... 16 yr olds wanted something smarter/faster than the old style moped (which really pissed me off as the cool mopeds came in after I'd moved on after making do with a Raleigh Runabout!).
Cost limited progression as then to get HP you had to have saved 1/3 deposit - result was a slow progression through a series of increasingly powerful machines. Usually starting off with rat arsed things that you had to work on to keep going - which was how you learned about how to mainain and not just riding 'em.

The folks limited to 250cc wanted something faster so the manufacturers kept improving the performance.
Rules on HP etc were eased and so it became easier for younger/less experienced peeps to buy.

Result was the revised lmits and testing to try and control it.
What's the difference between taking the car test and then jumping into a powerful car - in fact you can drive a Ferrari as a learner if you can afforrd it!!
It's just affordability - the fast bike is more easily bought.

Bottom line is whatever rules/regs are brought in the manufacturers will try and deliver what peeps want - speed and thrills as soon as poss with as little delay as poss.
The govt. will then tinker with the controls to try and stop this, simply 'cause they like controlling.
Never ending circle...............

Sorry - grabbed the soapbox before JAWS could step up....Ok it's free now..

 

[D.S.]

The thing is awesome even if the bars are too close together.

Only 'cos you've got used riding a true "all rounder" :} %$fan

 

[D.S.]

I could almost consider selling my imaginary Bird and buying a better all rounder with the proceeds.

True all rounder Sir? :dunno:
Maybe a BMW 1150 GS Sir or the 1200 Sir? Maybe a V-Strom 1000 Sir or perhaps a TDM Sir? Has Sir considered the KTM Adventure or would Sir find that a tad tall? :dunno:
I haven't ridden one, but I hear the Triumph Tiger is a bit "A" road bias, but has Sir seen the new 950 Supermoto from KTM? Not really a tard, more a "great fookin bike" apparently :dunno: - can't wait to try it :yo:

 

[D.S.]

Yes DS, I'd consider an 1150 or 1200, couldn't buy a poxy Suzuki though. The XTZ is nearly a tip toey bike so height not a problem. TDM, ugly as sin but worth a look, the upgrade or the upgrade for mine. How about the Honda 650 super motard thingy, nice? KTM, Hmmm the KTM dealer isonly 2 miles from me. Husaberg? Far tooooooo many choices. Watch this space.

Honda 650 tard? If you mean the XR and enjoy kick start only, it's a great fun. Husaberg - too delicate and service intervals are a bit of a mare.
You should try the Suzi though - you'd be nicely surprised & the finnish is much better than of days gone by. If ya wanna give the V-Strom a try give me a call.

 

[Alan Hodges]

licence!!

passed 1978 - Army tester on an old BSA that spewed oil every few yards in Bielefeld - then west germany!!

1st Bike Kwaka 650 with new custom wheels - followed by German Goldwing GL1100 and lots of CBR1000's and x3 Blackbirds:bow:

Alan:yo:

 

[Jaws]

1966 ! First road legal bike a 350 Royal Enfield Bullet

 

[Just John]

I passed 1978...bloody hell that is a long time ago.

 

[Dark rider]

test pass

PASSED TEST AUG 83 WEEK AFTER 18TH ON A YAMAHA DT125LC THE VERY
FIRST DT LC HAD HER DERISTRICTED AS 12BHP DIDNT GET YOU ANYWHRE
VERY QUICKLY BUT ONCE PORT WASHER REMOVED AND STINGER TAIL PIPE
K&N FILTER ,BIGGER MAIN JET ,BOYESEN REEDS ,REED STOPS OPENED,HEAVY
DUTY CHAIN SPROCKETAND CLUTCH SPRINGS .WHAT FUN ,POWER WHEELIES
EVERYWHERE,THOSE WERE THE DAYS YOUNG AND STUPID BEATS JUST STUPID NOWADAYS :yo:

 

[AndyXXV]

1970. Traded in loads but the last 3 I've kept .... 01 Fazer 600, 97 Bird and 04 R1150RT. Enjoy riding as much as ever.

 

[SILVERONE]

My first bike came with a ration book, for the petrol, (true).
Arrre dem'wer'days, shoe box, middle of A1, springs to mind

ps, durrr'rin D war bl4hbl4h bl4hbl4h bl4hbl4h

 

[silverfox.xx]

Passed mine 7.9.1973. On the ride home I got stopped by a DCI in a unmarked nic nic. Got away with speeding.... phew. - said he was in a hurry, (so was I) but I refrained from any witty bollocks that could have made the pile of crap get deeper.

 

[bikesnoopy]

I borrowed my dad's step thru Honda to take my test on 21/5/1970. Already had a 1964 Bonneville at home that id spent the 6 months leading up to my test doing up,so i never had to bother with a small bike...it was so cool...riding around on my 16th birthday on a Bonneville,as my test was at 9AM,by 10AM i was out on it...!!!:yo:

Never been without a bike since & my Blackbird is nearly my 100th bike...!

 

[D.S.]

jeez, looks like I might be the newest license holder here!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
Spanish license holder anyway :} Just arrived today :yo:

 

[ianrobbo1]

lucky old you, p0pc0rn41 I just recently found out my licence has been stolen out of the post!! along with my HGV medical results!! the photo card part has found it's way back home though!! probably couldn't find a foreign Johnny that looks as good as me!!

 

[Rob N/West]

48 DAYS and counting, on third bike , Sold not crashed

1st bike Suzuki TL 1000s , bought in Oct last year , to spur me on to actually do the test. After a couple of sneaky test rides prior to passing , decided it was shite , but hey what did I know, did a deal on VTR 1000 , again did a couple of sneaky "practice laps" of the surrounding area ( 50 mile radius) liked it but still not completely thrilled, passed test 1st Feb , bought the 'Bird' 1st March , sold the storm , End of

 

[dayglow]

1966 ... but sometimes feels like 1066 ! LOL !

.. must have been a good year .... me too...Honda 50...don't think i would want to take today?s test though... haven?t the patience... from what i remember the test in those days was over and don with in about 15 minutes.

regards:yo:
dayglow

 

[Rolfy Dave]

What time is it ???


LOL

Rolfy
man8um