Lappintyre
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Just go straight for the 600 CBT, same cost as the 125, same amount of tests but at the end you can ride any bike unrestricted.
Motorbike test and 1st bike advice
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PoddyM
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I can't see any info on that on the nigov site, do you not have to do the theory test along with that other test to ride the higher powered bikes?
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Yes you have to do your theory as normal
This thread i think might help you out with a few pointers and guide prices
http://reallymeansounds.com/forum/threads/motorbike-test-options.150964/PoddyM
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So am I right in saying i'd just have to do a theory test and the A2 cbt and then I could ride any size of bike after that?
Lappintyre
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600 CBT, Theory, Off road, On road. Then any size of bike
DaddyCC
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Category A is what you want, its for the bigger bikes and will allow you to ride anything
A2 is more 400cc - 600cc range. Depends what you're looking for i suppose, but if you get A out of the way you never have to worry again 
ossy2004
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yip, category A is for 600cc+
basic theory, cbt on 600cc, off road on 600cc, on road practical on 600cc = ride anything unrestricted, like me from yesterday lol
suppose first bike is up to you... my instructors new yamaha 600cc (not sure on model) was very comfortable but i bought an R6, which alot seem to not recommend, but if your sensible and not using it every day like me then you should be fine lol
great feeling once you pass, get it sorted asap and goodluck
Joe
basic theory, cbt on 600cc, off road on 600cc, on road practical on 600cc = ride anything unrestricted, like me from yesterday
lolsuppose first bike is up to you... my instructors new yamaha 600cc (not sure on model) was very comfortable but i bought an R6, which alot seem to not recommend, but if your sensible and not using it every day like me then you should be fine lol
great feeling once you pass, get it sorted asap and goodluck
Joe
ossy2004
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i dont even think the whole restriction thing is on the cards anymore... if you wana ride a 600cc restricted or not you need to do the CAT A im near sure dude
PoddyM
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yip, category A is for 600cc+
basic theory, cbt on 600cc, off road on 600cc, on road practical on 600cc = ride anything unrestricted, like me from yesterday
suppose first bike is up to you... my instructors new yamaha 600cc (not sure on model) was very comfortable but i bought an R6, which alot seem to not recommend, but if your sensible and not using it every day like me then you should be fine lol
great feeling once you pass, get it sorted asap and goodluck
Joe
Thanks the info on the site isn't very clear at all, there are that many different types of test its hard to know which one your supposed to do.
If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost you in total to do all those tests then?
Lappintyre
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You need to speak to an instructor, thats the only way I got clear answers, its sooo complicated.
Thats my 600 CBT done now though, was some difference compared to my 125, now more lessons, theory, more lessons, off road, more lessons, on road....
Thats my 600 CBT done now though, was some difference compared to my 125, now more lessons, theory, more lessons, off road, more lessons, on road....
CC and power output
Only for an A1 license which is up to 11kw or 125cc (why would you bother!?)
Category A2 license is:
- an engine power output up to 35kW
- a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.2kW/kg - the motorcycle must not be derived from a machine of more than double its power
Category A license is above 35kw
Roughly a month waiting time with summer time upon us getting anything done could be abit of extra wait though.
Is it your on road or off road test? have you done cbt and theory? has your instructor advised you to book?
no point booking a test and then trying to rush evrything else.
Is it your on road or off road test? have you done cbt and theory? has your instructor advised you to book?
no point booking a test and then trying to rush evrything else.
Thanks. Just looking a rough time scale, because I remember it used to be a very long wait.
adam1942
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Ignore just found all the detail on the previous few pages! the NIDirect website is pish! thanks folks for all the info here.
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dannyfawcett
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Yea about 3 weeks bud sent mine a few months back (even though i passed like 3 years ago)
sent mine a few months back (even though i passed like 3 years ago)Yea about 3 weeks bud
I read before it had to be sent in within 2 years of passing the test to be added, Or you had to resit the test , maybe @avo5021 might know the answer?
dannyfawcett
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Def not bud. I done it and got it back. all is well
I just passed my mod 1 test today and hoping to get my mod 2 booked for a couple of weeks time. If anyone else is thinking of getting their bike license, I'd highly recommend Victor in Carrick. Great bloke, not hard to pay and certainly doesn't waste any time getting you to test standard!
Can't wait to get my mod 2 done and get my first 'big' bike!
Oh and I'll be selling a mint CBF125 with only 2k miles if anyone's interested.
Can't wait to get my mod 2 done and get my first 'big' bike!
Oh and I'll be selling a mint CBF125 with only 2k miles if anyone's interested.
gcon45
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Congrats! Take it handy for the first while