People keep asking me if they have a motorcycle licence as they have dates in the A line on the back of their car licence. If you never took a motorcycle test you will not have a motorcycle licence. What you will see in the column to the right is 79(3) this is a tricycle licence you get with a car licence. Here is a short I did to show my motorcycle licence that has not got the restriction code. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJ9kmpuYo5u2kZM.html

@acmdv

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I just want to check that what I'm planning on doing is sensible:- I'm looking at moving from driving a car to a motorcycle, I'm over 24 & have had a full driving licence since 2007. So the plan is to get my CBT by the end of May this year, then ride a 125cc for 2 years minimum (mostly to work - 16/17 mile daily round trip) the idea being that after the first year I can take the A2 theory test & then start training for the A2 mods. So what I'm asking is do you think this is a realistic timeline?

@spicy110

Жыл бұрын

@@acmdv Good to stay on a 125cc for a couple of years 100% But as you are over 24 you would not take the A2 you would be going for the full A. Same tests, same bikes pretty much but you get an unrestriced licence.

@acmdv

Жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 Really? So what tests would I have to take after the CBT?

@spicy110

Жыл бұрын

@@acmdv That is all explained in this video, theory mod 1 and mod 2.

@acmdv

Жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 Thanks, I realised after I posted my reply.

Bloody Hell! I watched out of interest and ended up happy I passed my one off test in 1963. Ride around a block for 20 minutes during which a some point the examiner leapt out into the road with a clip board to test my emergency stop lol back to the centre a few questions on the Highway Code and bingo, full licence. Still riding at 78. :-)

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

🙂 As you well know tho the roads and the bikes are very different now. Even in my 13 odd years on 2 wheels I have seen it.

@teggsy2165

3 жыл бұрын

Yer so you remember the days we could ride up to 250 cc on a provisional I'm 63 and lost all them rights never took the test .

@g4joe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Richard same story here. I wonder how many examiner's got hit by jumping out in front of the wrong bike.?

@reposter6434

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah people like you should be required to do the full test all over again, so much has changed.

@TheAncientBiker

2 жыл бұрын

@@reposter6434 It may come as a great surprise to learn that 'people like me' can actually learn new things and skills as we go through life.

i turned onto a motorway by accident years ago on my 125 ,scariest moment of my life, the wind pretty much turned me in a 50cc moped ,wildlife was overtaking me at that point lol

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

What 125 did you have ?

@damonbfpv

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishart8548 it was some chinese cbr rip off called a kymco kr sport lmao ..it was awful for a first bike haha

@Sidghengiskhan

3 жыл бұрын

I once got told by the german police to get off the autobahn on my cg125

@lloyd4445

2 жыл бұрын

That made me laugh.

@reposter6434

2 жыл бұрын

Motorway or dual carriageway? Motorways are illegal for you to ride on lol

I'm 32 and really considering the 2 wheel life. This cleared so much, thank you.

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

If you decided to take the 2 wheelie route (and I really think you should haha) I have a whole playlist on riding, tests, buying bikes and so on. You can find it on my channel called motorcycle tips for new riders. Best of luck if you go for it! 👍

@coolvideos8864

Жыл бұрын

We're wondering if you ever did your full bike license since you posted this? hope you did.

@DontuseGoogleorWiki

3 ай бұрын

@@spicy110 WHY No link - darned if I can find it!

Getting an A1 licence can actually end up being quite cheap. Most of the cost of getting an A2 or A licence is the training and bike hire, but if you already have a 125 from riding on a CBT and you're a good enough rider you only need to pay the cost of the theory, mod 1, and mod 2 tests. The theory is £23 and the mod 1 and 2 come to £90.5/104 (depending on if you do the mod 2 on a weekday or weekend/evening/bank holiday) so it will end up being cheaper than most CBTs.

@DontuseGoogleorWiki

3 ай бұрын

sounds like a good move for existing experienced car driver to transition

we need more people like Spicy on this platform thanks mate

@luketoman2024

2 жыл бұрын

@spicy

Spicy is a hidden gem online for bikers 👍

Great video I've been watching loads of video s to do with motorcycle licence. You have done a fab job with theses videos it's. A great help me keep the good work up

Loved the vid spicy! I turn 20 in 2 weeks and I'm looking forward to doing my A2! I wanted to ask, could you possibly do a video on what kinda gear you'd require for the different seasons, what material is ideal for what season, and I can appreciate that this varies from person to person. But would you able to give a general consensus? As an example, what would I ideally need to wear, while I'm on the motorway in the cold, while it's raining? Just an idea for a video. Much love from up North of England lad 🤙

Thanks Spicy, I've always wondered what all the current licence codes mean. I'm just glad I took my test in 1981.

Been looking for how to resume my 2 wheel life in the UK, this has been very helpful. You just earned yourself a follower😊

Ha, just left a comment on the other video you made on this. This is even better. Thank you again for taking the time to make this.

I have my CBT booked for next month I'm 36 so am looking at doing an A2 in the next year and a half. Thanks, Spicy this was explained really well and a lot of help.

great video mate! I'm 20 and thinking about getting a bike license, this video really helps and is greatly explained. earned a sub and like!

I'm 28 and did my CBT in the July of this year. I ended up getting 1:1 training for pretty much the whole day, as the one other person who was on my training day (who was on a 50cc) was sent home for safety reasons. Ended up being a fantastic day for me! Hoping to do my full licence in the new year and get the bike I've loved since I was a lad- a green zx6r (it has to be green if it's a Kawasaki, right?!). Keep up with the incredible content spicy 👌🏻

@erikyordanov7707

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't advice for 600 if you are doing city riding Better of with a 650

@craigbassam3692

3 жыл бұрын

@@erikyordanov7707 I do a combination of city riding and national speed limit roads for my daily commute. I have contemplated with going slightly higher CC for that reason, but don't know if that would be too much straight from a 125.

@BigManT

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if your still active, but if we already have a pink license (full car license) would we need to reapply for a new provisional license for a motorbike

@craigbassam3692

Жыл бұрын

@Sidowse very much alive! Still on my 125 as the pandemic got in the way of me getting my big test done. Circumstances now dictate that the bike has to make way for another car 👎🏻

@GlobalIntentions

10 ай бұрын

Lucky one there with your Cbt buddy, I did mine at the start of july… there was 8 of us plus 2 instructors so very limited one on one time which would have been great but it went well so no complaints… if I was yourself I would stick to a 125 then maybe jump up to a 400 even a duke 390 is more than ample for what your riding, moto jitsu on KZread is really good at explaining and his tutorials just click he is very well educated. Hope you all the best man and one we get out CC’s up over 300 should meet up haha some really nice places to ride north of Scotland 👍

Very thorough, and I wish I had got my rs into gear and done this 40 years ago already. Loved how the pen conked out towards the end.

Great video mate, very helpful information. 👍

Thank you for explaining, very helpful ! Thank you !

Insanely good vid thank you, originally I was gonna take an A1 I think I've changed my mind now

Great vid and explanation. Maybe good to explain to folk what CC and power bike you use on the mod1 and mod2 for each A class. 👍🏻

Excellent explanation! Never really thought about what was involved, but now I'm getting serious about owning a motorcycle again for all weather daily use on the road (been a long time - in my 50's now) this was such an eye-opener. Thank you my friend 👍

@spicy110

Жыл бұрын

Do it! 🙂👍

Thanks for the video it was really helpful and informative Im going to be 21 in January. Ive never been on a bike before and am planning on taking the cbt shortly after

I did my cbt start of October was comfortable on the geared but got pushed onto a scooter as stalled a couple times went out for 2 hours on the road and passed. I ended up getting a geared bike before my cbt I did end up dropping it twice after passing but gained more confidence after carrying on without the worry of doing it again. Just a shame about the weather :) watched all your informational videos and how to was very useful ! Happy travels :)

That's a lot of knowledge you have spicy 👍 👍 👍

Nicely explained. Very informative, thank you.

@spicy110

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

It is amazing how different it is in the UK to get on 2 wheels compared to the USA. Ace vid for those on route to 2 wheels.

This video is so helpful!!

I'm so glad I did mine ages ago. It's crazy all the hoops you have to go through. So instead of doing that, at 17 you can do you car licence and drive whatever you can afford to insure.

as a 32 year old with 10 years of bike experience aboard UK, i watched the whole video and liked it. thanks a lot, you answered all the questions on my mind.

@spicy110

27 күн бұрын

Great to hear!

Hi spicy took my first cbt and had a 125 at 18. I had great fun and absolutely loved it. I had to get rid of the 125 when I got a car due to only being on apprentice wage and couldn't afford it. The point its I recently have retaken my cbt and It have become so much stricter and more serious. 3 people were sent home and not allowed out on the road. Couldn't believe it because in 2016 the cbt was an absolute joke how easy it way. May have just been the training centre I went but still found it interesting. Been watching for years, cheers!

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

Yes some are good, there are also some out there selling CBT certificates without testing....😑

That was really helpful as someone with an old school car licence who hasn't ride a bike for 30 years. Theory test done, CBT booked.

@spicy110

9 ай бұрын

Best of luck with it all!

Why am i watch this? I have my full license! 😂

@johnbow100

3 жыл бұрын

Me too and I passed in the 90's,straight from 125 to whatever you like!

Much clearer than the first video. I'm 53 and just have my mod 2 to complete. Thank you

@spicy110

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I was driving my 125 over 7 years. Than i did my class b, now i am doing my c+e and after so many days of test on them i do motivated my self for a theory for A class. Thnx for clear instructions of what to do. Wish had that with my c+e

Very lucid explanation . I am over 24 years old (very!) and intend going for my A licence via DAS. This video explains the process so well. Many thanks. I agree with Sir Sloth, there are some schools who want to take short cuts and in fact, and in fact cheat the learners. Research viewers comments. I wish all videos were as good as this one.

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon 🙂

Just watch your video. Excellent. Now I know. Had me worried at one stage not no more once again thanks

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

No worries 🙂👍

Going for my full DAS in the new year. Can't wait to become a cruiser boi. Video 10/10 Explanation 10/10 Pen ..... 3/10

Thanks for the info! As an American I always wondered about the differences. Over here you just start on whatever you want mostly.

@Sidghengiskhan

3 жыл бұрын

good thing you can just go in a straight line most of the time.

Great 👍 video!!! Thanks 🙏

Great vid spicy, I’m looking at getting into riding a motorcycle and thinking at my age of being over 24 I may aswell just do the direct course for a full A license 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Really helpful. I'm 35 looking to get my motocycle license. Appreciate it

Thank you - Fantastic informative video - I'm mid sixties and considering a motorbike - No, not a midlife crises, previously I was just too busy and potless!

I've been subd for a month or so as I am looking to start to learn to ride and at over the age of 30 thought its about bloody time. Your videos have been helpful so far with what gear to by and tips etc..juts got to wait over a month for my cbt test...keep up the videos mate 👍

@erikyordanov7707

3 жыл бұрын

Don't get a 600 or 1000 Get a 650 Cb/r650f/r

I live in Victoria Australia (ex UK) can’t believe how complicated this is! We have - 18yr + old can do Learners Permit this lasts 18mths and lets you ride a bike similar to A2, you do a ‘Check ride’ I think which is a 2hr road assessment then you do your full test. You can then ride what you like. We have cheap compulsory government third party personal insurance and you don’t have to have any other insurance if you don’t want to (it’s not very expensive though so everyone does).

Very useful 👍

I rode a 125 on cbt's till I was 24 minimal training on a 600cc mod 1 mod 2 under 300pound plus all the experience 😁

Hey spicy110, been watching quite a few of your vids, good work mate. I'm looking to return to riding after 35 years! was last on a Suzuki TS100ER at age 17! However the cost to get my full license is ridiculous. I'm also in the south (use to go and even display my cars at Hayling Island car show, sadly no longer running). Anyway, I'm getting quoted over £1000 from CBT to full license (that's for training and tests). Kind of puts me off at those prices.

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

wow sounds a bit high! Try Mark at M and C motorcycle Training.

@MikeLovesCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 Cheers mate, much appreciated

Hey mate, great vid. Definitely makes the motorcycle licensing journey clearer. I found your channel through your reviews of the Super Soco EV. I'm pretty sure I'll be going straight for an electric motorbike if I do decide to go for my motorcycle license. Would I still need to learn and be tested on a geared bike?

@agoodjoe6910

3 жыл бұрын

Cbt no, test yes.

I passed my cbt this yr but now I'm a do some delivery jobs to get used to it

I get questions on this all the time now I can tell them where to go nice................👍

Well Spicy I thought I would just watch out of curiosity having passed A lic a couple of years ago.... never heard of the 6 point rule! Thanks ...

Excellent, very usefull. My eldest is now 16 so I wanted to know what I was talking about if he starts talking about bikes... Only problem, now I want one.... :-D Rode on a CBT for a couple of years 20 years ago so now I know what I need to do for when I start getting bike broody in spring and summer.....

@spicy110

Жыл бұрын

I can tell you many fathers and kids get their cbt done together. I think it is a great idea!

I struggled with gears on my cbt it took me a while to get it and I was put on a scooter to pass and still told to get a geared bike

thanks pal soo much !

I'm going to hopefully do my cbt in the next month or two..... but this corona thing is kinda messing me up man

I have an A license and 600 IL4 is way too much for me and for public roads. The most fun I have had Is on smaller bikes like KTM 390, supermoto 125's etc. The best option would be to just have one test and an auto upgrade and set amount of time in each power category . You could even have to just complete a cbt type day between each power category.

Did my CBT on an automatic (started on a manual) because the instructor thought I was struggling, he was just impatient. As soon as I got on the road with a manual I bought, got my uncle to ride it to an abandoned car park and spent 6 hours going back and forth around it and managed to learn the gears, clutch etc. Definitely felt fucked over!

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

That is the smart way around the issue! 👍

I’m 45 and took my DAS from my CBT 2 years ago. I had 8 days tuition followed but my mod 1 and 2. Hope this helps anyone getting a rough idea what it’s going to cost you It was around £1100 including my 2 tests but your mileage may vary Best of luck and don’t get caught out by 20mph zones on your test route

@unclebumble8971

3 жыл бұрын

£1100! Wow! I thought £700 doing my DAS was expensive. That's including CBT, tuition, mod 1 and 2 over 7 days

@ThePrivateRusty

3 жыл бұрын

@uk guy Yeah i totally agree.For reference i live in SE UK and my mod 1 was £130 and mod 2 was £260.

@ThePrivateRusty

3 жыл бұрын

@uk guy Holy smokes,that’s quite the difference Worth travelling that extra 30 miles me thinks:)

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

@@unclebumble8971 hire cost for the bike really adds to the overall cost. Most people need to do the theory and CBT. Although the CBT does add an extra day of training. The MOD1 is fairly cheap.

@captainaverage721

3 жыл бұрын

Failed my mod 2 DAS first time on a twenty zone, funny thing is I live on the test route and never even knew it 😅

Very useful btw I’m that noob 24+ guy(36) but I ride a electric bicycle(not like the red signal means go idiots btw) which could go to 30+ mph I was wondering about direct access and you have explained it much better the the bloody dvla I’ve seen lots of videos of how to ride a geared bike so that wouldn’t be a problem but I’ve never ridden it or sat on one of them but i didn’t wanna buy a 125cc bike and ride it for a month to a year just to upgrade to a whatever cc bike I like later so I was extremely confused before but you have sorted that out for me so many thanks

Getting back in to bikes after 30 years I found it all very confusing, I'd never even heard of a CBT lol

I've been trying to get my driving licence but it's seeming nigh on impossible during these times so motorcycle it is! CBT and theory test already booked

Went throught the whole process from the age of 16 in 2017 when i got my CBT and got a 50cc 2 stroke SM, then a few months later got a Yamaha R125 when i turned 17, then in 2019 when I turned 19, done my A2, got an MT07, im now 20 and in a few months time in 2021 I can finally get my full A license and get a Fireblade or R1

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

Cant you get the MT-07 de restricted once you're 21 ?

@desantos1234

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishart8548 no, you have to take the full A test to do so. With the old A2 law from the mid 2000s up until it was replaced with the current one since 2013, you would be able to do your full test at 17, but have your bike restricted to 33bhp for 2 years then be able to just remove it after that period of time. Now it is separated into 2 different tests for some reason which makes no sense apart from more money for the Government. EU states were also told when the law was put in place that they could choose how they go about upgrading A2 riders to a Full A category license. Some countries, I believe Holland, allows A2 license holders to simply take off their restrictors after 2 years and just pay for logistical fees of having their driving license card updated and sent through post. The whole license thing is a pain, but the only good thing is in the UK we have the blessing of the CBT which the EU didnt like, but we kept, because otherwise we would be like other EU countries that are required to do a full test at 17 just to be able to ride a 125!! Bogus bollucks, all of it. Limited because of our age, the government's control on us is ridiculous and biased, North Korea isnt too different from us

I'm 45 and don't have any apart from Car licence... This helps a lot, hopefully in 2 yrs time I can start dreaming to get my own bike...

@fintonmainz7845

3 жыл бұрын

Don't dismiss a 50cc moped. Gets you out there.

@mjojrjr6231

3 жыл бұрын

@@fintonmainz7845 thanks Mate... have grown up riding 50cc back in the Philippines since I was 9... own a proper 125 at 16yrs old and started riding 1100cc Suzuki GSXR at 20yrs old. But UK is so different 🤦‍♂️🙃, though everytime I go back home. Can easily borrow my brother's k1200R or his new R9T. It's the process of getting a proper licence here that's holding me off. Other than that, I think I'm okay with usual bikes.

Hi there, I've been a subscriber and been watching your vids pretty much on a regular basis and wanted to let you know that I absolutely like them and you doing a great job 😊 I'm actually reaching out as I have a few questions and thought probably you might have some answers if not I'm considering approaching some motorcycle instructor for a right answer. Now I was riding the other day and passed a school that had a sign saying when flashing 20mph, and this is legally a 30mph road. What would be legally correct as the 20mph is advisory not mandatory. I was told something different by 2 instructors and now it's confusing. Another incident where I was at a mini 4 point roundabout taking the first left exit and a van has just crossed from exit 2 which is opposite me but the round about is backed up as he's going straight on so he's pulled into the round about and I've pulled out left, no way am I in his way or he is coming towards me, would this be termed as a failure on a test? I hope this actually makes sense, my instructor just put it off and didn't want to explain why it was an issue as I didn't any or even a threat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks buddy 👍

Be worth adding that you can do your a2 or das on either a manual or automatic motorcycle but if you do it on a automatic you can not ride manual but if you do the test on a manual you can ride either an automatic bike or manual bike

Great video, considering this whole system is 'really' complicated, in comparison to a car license. Personally, I think a car license should follow a similar idea.

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

Probably still wouldn't be as limited. These license things are based on cc horsepower and power too weight. I could see people being limited to a 1 litre car but those are not that bad these days. And the electric cars will not fit the rules well. There all fast.

I started when I was 24 did a CBT separate to see if I liked riding bikes then did a restricted licence as didn't want to jump straight on a big bike waited 2 years and now full licence my school said I made a wise choice .

I'm halfway into the video and I can say that in the EU it's so much simpler, pretty much cut and dry, and in short it's some like this: AM: You need to be 14, and you need to sign up in a driving school and do classes (theoretical and practical ones) A1: You need to be 16, and you do car theory as well, no need to repeat when getting a car license at 18, otherwise same as AM. A2: You need to be 18, you can skip theory if upgrading, if you have a car license you only need to do bike theory, otherwise same as A1. A: You need to be 24, otherwise same as A2, you can get it at 20 if you have had your A2 license for 2 years, just need to sign up for an exam. Additional notes: You can sign up 6 moths before your birthday and start taking classes, but you can't do either theoretical nor practical exam before you reach legal age for the license you aim to get Hope this isn't just a jumbled mess that I made in the middle of the night, and you get what I mean, I just wanted to share with you the fact that our way is more straight forward, and I think better, you really do EVERYTHING backwards from our way (jk).

Passed my A2 not that long ago, and was debating which bike to get (to restrict) I like the supermotos and resembling styles and went with an aprilia dorsoduro 750. In my opinion this is one of the best bikes to restrict for an A2 something different from your standard MT or Kawasaki ER. The aprilia is an amazing bike anyway, restricted or not

@khandave143

Жыл бұрын

How is the restriction process done?

Yes...this was clearer than the other video and what I needed. Thanks

This is such a informational video. Thank you so much for explaining deeply everything needed in-order to get a bike licence. I am a few months over 17 and I really want to get into bike riding as, for a while now I've been wanting a motorbike. Yes majority of people think it's a bad idea to have a motorbike when you're young and that's understandable. However, all really comes down to your preference I guess. I have understood the video and as you said in the video I will probably just stick with the 17 year old 125cc bike CBT as I will probably want to upgrade to an a2 when I'm 19ish 😁 this video was one of the many I watched that I actually understood so thank you so much for the information. Quick question? Which bike would be most recommended for a 17+ year old 125cc as I'm unsure what I'd go for as I have no knowledge on bike models? I will be researching but I do want to know everyone's opinion 😊.

@reposter6434

2 жыл бұрын

Also to answer you're question it depends on this factor, do you want too ride for a long time and get you're A2 license? If so gett a Honda CBR 125cc beautiful bikes, availability on parts is huge. Can take a beating like genuinly, Hondas are made too last. However if you're thinking about not riding for long, or haven't got the budget of around 1200 odd then get a Chinese Lexmoto or smth.

@MotoThiccy

2 жыл бұрын

@@reposter6434 Yeah ill be looking to get my A2 in the future. Currently thinking bout getting a YBR125 or honda CB125F though not really keen on getting a chinese bike haha. I've passed my CBT :) bikes are rlly expensive rn which sucks but yeah. Finding a bike do be hard as im a 5'2 female 🤣

@reposter6434

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoThiccy that's the thing with 125, due to how easy the CBT is, there's an influx of new riders, so the price of good branded bikes go up, my CBR125 cost me £2000, I can get a 500cc Honda for a little less than that, it's crazy, and yeah im nott one for Chinese bikes either, cheaply made crap if you ask me.

@MotoThiccy

2 жыл бұрын

@@reposter6434 Yeah haha. Luckily i have a good neighbour and friend that point me in the right direction so :)

I think the A1 license is worth doing you need the theory test anyway and it means the CBT and the theory you did will last indefinitely.

Wow ! How complicated I got provisional license in 1969 Rode-a Lambretta 125 at 17 Plus purchased BSA star fire 250 and then booked Bike and car test for same day at local test took bike test at 0930 passed and then car test at 1200 with same tester on basically same route Passed so both done in a day…. Now in 2022 still ride but 68 I now ride a Kawasaki J300 scooter and also still drive car And still have a clean license no bans etc Riding various motorcycles from 125 commuters to K100 RT Tourer and many good bad some cheap bikes makes u far far better driver you look out black ice oil diesel etc on road cos for bike rider a skid could be terminal but in car just bit of a slide…so good luck keep riding Safely and enjoy it. I was taught by my late father a Metropolitan Police Traffic Cop who always emphasised the fun of bikes but also the need to be so much more alert than average car driver God Bless him all those tips and suggestions have kept me alive to still ride on the open road on two wheels…@ 68…

I’m from Jersey Channel Islands, and we’re blessed, you only need to do your CBT once, even on a 50cc, which is why it’s beneficial here to get it done at 16 - which is what I’ve done. At 17 once you pass your theory + hazard perception plus your practical test and hold your 125cc license for 12 months, you can get any bike at 18, granted insurance will be crazy if you jump from a 125cc scooter to a Panigale V4R.

@spicy110

2 жыл бұрын

Many will not like this comment haha, that is a great system.

@karlhoward2737

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob…I live in Jersey as well….thinking about getting back into riding, after 41 years..yep old git I am at 60…I will however have some private refresher lessons..things changed since my Yamaha RD250LC back 1981….still not sure what bike to get….Lucky me took my test back in 1979…kept my full licence all these years, just in case…..and I am glad I did….but yeah re train as if I am a beginner…cheers fellow crapaud

@jacobrabet4433

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlhoward2737 Wonderful stuff to hear. Beautiful bike, will be turning heads all over the Island, and I’m fairly sure you can book private lessons from either the JSM (which run the Islands CBTs) or another named company. I look forward to seeing you and your wonderful machine on the road!

Incredible mess it looks….well explained, so glad I hold a full A licence, from 1979…..however as a retuning rider, I will retrain and listen as if I am a total beginner…makes sense.

@spicy110

2 жыл бұрын

very wise sir!

I'm 23 and waiting for my 24th birthday to start taking the direct access. Been on a 125 for just over a year on CBT

@m9u7shuriken

3 жыл бұрын

Exact same here, was gonna do the A2. Not long left for me so might as well wait.

Good info but since companies are making more electric bikes, is there such thing as an auto motorcycle license? Or do you have to do your test in manual in order to ride a more powerful electric motorcycle? 🤔

Are you doing a review on the lexmoto cypher

Hey, so I'm turning 24 at the end of the year, I have no experience or any type of licence, do you think I should wait till I turn 24 to do the whole process to get the A licence ? Also thank you so much for the video it definitely help me understand the world of motorcycle xD .

Hi Spicy, Ace video. Question: if I am 31, have a Full UK driving licence obtained before 2021, A CBT certificate, A Theory certificate and just passed my MOD1 test, what cc bike can I ride? Note: I have only passed MOD1 not MOD2. Thanks :)

Should've done this when I was 17 in '82!!! Not sure I have the patience for this.

Doing my DAS was the best thing I’ve ever done with my life. I’ll never be without a big thousand cc bike for as long as I’m able to ride.

I just passed my cbt about 2 weeks ago...was pushed through on a scooter without knowing my experience as they said id pass faster im now on a honda cg 125 having learnt gears and clutch on my own was definitely a challenge but im doing well!

What do you think about the licensing spicy? Do you prefer the original 33bhp restriction for 2 year then auto upgrade to full licence? (Cheaper, hassle free). Does being 24 make for a safer rider than a 21 Y/O who has ridden for 2 - 5 years prior. I feel what ever your age the A2 needs to be given for a few years as a confidence builder to everyone regardless of age.

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

I did the 33hp for 2 years passed in 1997. Best bike to have was a Suzuki DR350. It was no problem at all. The 47hp of the A2 almost has the same power/ratio so the 47hp comes with a much heavier bike

hey man, I'm 20, going to be 21 in January and haven't rode a bike before but really want to as a cheaper and quicker alternative. which one would you recommend to do the quickest ? I have a provisional license what would be the best and quickest steps

I am still unsure whether I want a geared bike. I want a car substitute not a toy. But the KTM 390 and Honda 500cc variants do look nice.

Being an old git, I just applied for a provisional licence, went to a bike shop, bought one and rode it away (no CBT). I was limited to 250cc until I passed my test ( just one practical test) and then could ride anything including drive a three wheeler car. Things were simpler then. Oh and because I haven’t moved house since 1989 I don’t even need a photo licence, so don’t even need to renew my licence until I’m 70!

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

A lot less car back then I think helped haha if people could do that now....could you imagine it? Hehe

@OldManTony

3 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 A lot less cars and loads more bikes. When I was at college on day release most people seemed to have motorcycles! This was the mid to late ‘70s and I didn’t pass my car test until I was about 22.

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

I am doing my best to up the numbers again 😀

HI you vidio help me a lot but I want to ask you a question, which has been bothering me. I passed my CBT and theory test. I want to get a full motorcycle driver's license, but I don't have a large displacement motorcycle. what should I do?

Do I still need a provisional license to take the CBT etc if I hold a UK driving license already? Or is a UK driving license okay? Great video!

@spicy110

Жыл бұрын

No your driving licence will cover that.

@callumkynoch9642

Жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 Perfect, thanks 😎

Anybody on the A2 license should look at the CBR500r, such a perfect and sensible bike great for highway riding, has enough power to get out of trouble but not insanely powerful to where its not forgiving.

I'm 52 do I need to pass my full bike licence, do I do my CBT- THIERY-MOD1-MOD2, Do I have this Right ?. Ps I have a full car licence plus B & B. Keep your videos coming loving them. 😉😀

@spicy110

Ай бұрын

Yep you got it spot on, and thanks! 🙂👍

You said you are not allowed to carry a pillion but isnt that an extra seat. So does that mean your bike cant have a pillion? Or your just not allowed to use it

New wanna be rider so interesting vid. Some clarification if you don't mind - I have a car license and I'm older than 24 .. do I need a new motorbike provisional? Thanks!

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

Hey nope, the car licence covers you for provisional. You just need cbt, theory mod 1 and 2.

I'm saving this video for future reference. Want to take a full A license at the age of 32 ... Cheers 👍🏻

@spicy110

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! 👍

Started riding in 1978 aged 16, 50cc, no training what so ever. At 17 and on to a 250, no training what so ever. At 18 passed motorcycle test and onto a 650, no training what so ever. The test was and I'm not kidding, ride around a couple of blocks and you see the examiner a few times as he's on foot, and a quick run through a few roads signs, all over in 20 minutes!

@spicy110

2 жыл бұрын

yep that is how it used to be, but there was also a lot less cars and traffic to deal with. I also think it was the 80s-90s that had the peak number of bikers dying each year.

@adolfshitler

2 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 I personally think the staying alive bit comes with experience and some luck getting it!

Holding an AM licence from having a car licence does mean you can take a pillion. I believe the 6pts thing is only applicable once you pass your test. So, you could have 3 or 4 already, so plus 3 - 7, still safe. If you have a full licence in any other category and held it also for more than 2 years, then it's the 12pt limit.

@chrishart8548

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a car license before 2001 you have a full moped license. If after 2001 when you do a CBT you have a full moped license from the CBT.

@forevercomputing

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishart8548 Yeah, I know. At this stage taking a CBT before getting on a moped is highly recommended.

I still find it funny that you guys and gals have to do all that and the quickest way to get any bike you want is a age 21 at if you have your A2 for 2 years. Here in the USA 18 years old go to MSF 3 day class. Then go out a get that R1 and Full send it. Funny story my parents were smart I told them I’m never moving out of their house and I was looking to get a motorcycle my dad said you are not getting a motorcycle as long as you living here so I went out Bought a house And Two months later Got my motorcycle 😂

@captainaverage721

3 жыл бұрын

But you're not allowed to filter unless you live in California?

@rogerjohnson8540

3 жыл бұрын

And motorcycle fatalities in UK have dropped from over 7,000 per year to under 6,000 in the last 10 years and 12.2 deaths per 100 million miles in 2016 compared to USA averaging >24 deaths per 100 million miles (2007-2019). I think the US term would be “go figure”. #WWTFMAN 1989 love your story, my folks just said yeh whatever just don’t come running to us when you break your legs! Stay safe and keep learning.

Yet in the USA you can take a fairly simple MSF course(compared to UK) and you can ride what ever you like.... mental.

Cost involved from A1 A2 and das is the same test fees are same 25 quid for mod 1 test 75for mod 2 the rest is paying your insurctor for use of bike and training

@spicy110

3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly my point