Sup guys and girls.

**ehab2weelr** · 5th June 2008, 20:51

Originally Posted by Whynot

It was more a matter of interest than a suggestion, but honestly i don't care what he rides if he thinks he can handle it.
I get sick of people on here telling other people what they can and can't ride.
If he chooses to not stick to the 250 law then he can ride whatever he likes.

hay bud, just like to say we here at smc only give advice, we do not ever tell people what and what not to do as its there own personal choice, if some one feels guilty from the advice then they know there doing something their not comfortable with and should take that advice or otherwise .this is a public forum and people can post what ever they feel like.
no need to get caught up at somthing as pointless as giving advice and what not....

and Squid69 i welcome you to the great world of two wheels, this type of thing is normal. i know a number of guys who have stared on 400s and are still sweet and never had problems with the law, but then again i also know many people who had been through so much shit and insurance got them out, its your choice bud...just how lucky do you think you are....

**bomma** · 5th June 2008, 21:49

Originally Posted by Squid69

What do you have to do in the test?

welcome, sir, to the most gentlemanly of biking clubs. i believe the answer to your question is "pass", very simple. When i did my test (a little over a year ago now) the tester gave me instructions, before we started, about the route i was to take. he then got his fat ass in a car and followed me. a few turns and stops and about 7 mins later we were back at the aa and i got my temp licence issued.

imho i don't know how people manage to fail these tests. points that i can remember thinking about while sitting the test:

1) Speed: the tester travelled a maximum of 50 kph so i just made sure he was in my rear view mirror and that i never got away from him

2) Stopping: flashed my brakes early to indicate that i was slowing down and possibly stopping. When approaching the stop area, went to first gear, stuck my left foot out WHILE braking and when i was stopped i held down the back brake with my left foot out on the road.

3) Indicating: duh, doesnt take a genius to realise how to use the indicator.....

4) oh and make sure that before you go there your bike is road legal coz there's no point going there with a busted indicator or an expired wof and being sent home at your expense!!!

**BANZAI** · 5th June 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by bomma

welcome, sir, to the most gentlemanly of biking clubs. i believe the answer to your question is "pass", very simple. When i did my test (a little over a year ago now) the tester gave me instructions, before we started, about the route i was to take. he then got his fat ass in a car and followed me. a few turns and stops and about 7 mins later we were back at the aa and i got my temp licence issued.

imho i don't know how people manage to fail these tests. points that i can remember thinking about while sitting the test:

1) Speed: the tester travelled a maximum of 50 kph so i just made sure he was in my rear view mirror and that i never got away from him

2) Stopping: flashed my brakes early to indicate that i was slowing down and possibly stopping. When approaching the stop area, went to first gear, stuck my left foot out WHILE braking and when i was stopped i held down the back brake with my left foot out on the road.

3) Indicating: duh, doesnt take a genius to realise how to use the indicator.....

4) oh and make sure that before you go there your bike is road legal coz there's no point going there with a busted indicator or an expired wof and being sent home at your expense!!!

What happens when you bring 400cc bike there??? FAIL??

**BANZAI** · 5th June 2008, 22:01

WTF? Double post.... Soz

**bomma** · 5th June 2008, 22:06

^ echoechoecho lol if you're gonna take a 400 to sit your restricted, may as well gimme the money that itll cost to book the restricted and ill buy my friend her 21st present that i forgot to buy for her last year.....

**BANZAI** · 5th June 2008, 22:11

Originally Posted by bomma

^ echoechoecho lol if you're gonna take a 400 to sit your restricted, may as well gimme the money that itll cost to book the restricted and ill buy my friend her 21st present that i forgot to buy for her last year.....

Hahaha howbout to get the full-licence? I assume the same?

So there you go Squid, better stay with 250cc

**PirateJafa** · 6th June 2008, 05:49

Or you could just borrow a 250cc for the test...

**McDuck** · 6th June 2008, 07:58

As the owner of a early 90s 400 he would be fine as long as he has a brain.

**Macstar** · 6th June 2008, 23:19

I had a 400cc and a 450cc on my learners and proceeded to get a 1000cc two months or so into my restricted. Never got pulled over, but never did anything back then to attract the Police.

As the man says, a brain should keep you out of trouble or at least an overarching healthy fear and respect for your bike.

**2wheeljunkie** · 7th June 2008, 22:35

Originally Posted by Macstar

I had a 400cc and a 450cc on my learners and proceeded to get a 1000cc two months or so into my restricted. Never got pulled over, but never did anything back then to attract the Police.

until now..