Did you use L-plates?

[xMythOne]

Never used mine,

I wear a bag so it makes it look like I'm actually going somewhere sometimes.
I've noticed that cops look at you a lot more on bikes if u don't have storage (my theory is. if you don't have a bag or box, they are going to think your racing.)

I also don't wear it cos i feel that there is always people trying to pick on learners =T

[Tank]

I also don't wear it cos i feel that there is always people trying to pick on learners =T

This comment always makes me laugh.

Would YOU pick on someone just because they have "L" Plates? No?

Every person I have ever asked said "of course not" But for some reason believe that 90% of 'other' road users will go out of their way to do it.

Normal people wont - I think its just the perception of noob riders.

[gixxer-king]

but I have seen boy racers on a number of occasions get ticked off as an RG150 a GSX250 and a ZXR250 all on different occasions were either quicker off the lights then their jizzed up accord with cut springs or bluebird with masking tape over the headlamps and so gone and tail gated the bike or just down right tried to cut them off!
Now childish behaviour is fine so long as it isnt vehicle interaccial. cars can play with other cars and bikes can harass other bikes because the risks are the same for cat and mouse. but cars picking on bikes or indeed the other way round is silly. the age old "pick on someone your own size" springs to mind.

so just letting you know what ive seen and that it does happen. also a L plate rider isnt going to hold up many cars i wouldnt think. maybe a stall every now and then at the lights? so why do they need silly plates any way??? in a car yes theres many systems to worry about plus an extra person in the car helping/confusing you and its much harder to drive around another car.

Dont know all just my opinion so wondering what everyone else thinks here?

oh and had my L plate for 2 days and again on restriced day. so thats a no

[Paris]

Me too, although it is gradually getting worn down from the bottom up!, I do reckon that most people seem to be giving me more space with the plate on - although maybe that's 'cos they see me wobbling and want to get out o' the way!?

[scumdog]

Never used mine,

I wear a bag so it makes it look like I'm actually going somewhere sometimes.
I've noticed that cops look at you a lot more on bikes if u don't have storage (my theory is. if you don't have a bag or box, they are going to think your racing.)

I also don't wear it cos i feel that there is always people trying to pick on learners =T

I think your site-name sums up the points you have just posted.....

[xMythOne]

This comment always makes me laugh.

Would YOU pick on someone just because they have "L" Plates? No?

Every person I have ever asked said "of course not" But for some reason believe that 90% of 'other' road users will go out of their way to do it.

Normal people wont - I think its just the perception of noob riders.

-i don't consider myself that much of a noob anymore, i "race" quite a few other bikes and Ive beaten a few 400cc+ bikes with my 250 ninja.
Ive been biking for only a short amount of time, and already had 2 cars try side swipe me into a sidewalk because i raped them at the lights (wasn't even trying to race on one occasion, and no i didn't ask for the race. they came up revving next to me)

I think your site-name sums up the points you have just posted.....

Huh?

Edit: forgot 2nd reply

[McJim]

-i don't consider myself that much of a noob anymore, i "race" quite a few other bikes and Ive beaten a few 400cc+ bikes with my 250 ninja.

Which track were you on and what sort of 400cc bikes were they?

What class of race was it where a 250twin was pitted against a 400 of any configuration?

[Ixion]

-i don't consider myself that much of a noob anymore, i "race" quite a few other bikes and Ive beaten a few 400cc+ bikes with my 250 ninja.
Ive been biking for only a short amount of time, and already had 2 cars try side swipe me into a sidewalk because i raped them at the lights (wasn't even trying to race on one occasion, and no i didn't ask for the race. they came up revving next to me)




Huh?

Edit: forgot 2nd reply

Mate , you're obviously ready to move on. Time to get a litre bike and really show those cagers. Best to do it soon like, I mean y'wouldn't want to run out of time and still be on a loser two fiddy, would y'

Don't worry about the piss ass rules, nobody ever bothers about them, not even the cops. Just go for it.

Guy with your skillz , you NEED a litre bike. An also, I bet your 250 doesn't do decent wheelies, does it? If y' can get it up at all , it won't stay up long , now that's the truth , ain't it. No matter how fast you can rape those cages, you're still not going to get no respect if you can't do it on one wheel.

[xMythOne]

Mate , you're obviously ready to move on. Time to get a litre bike and really show those cagers. Best to do it soon like, I mean y'wouldn't want to run out of time and still be on a loser two fiddy, would y'

Don't worry about the piss ass rules, nobody ever bothers about them, not even the cops. Just go for it.

Guy with your skillz , you NEED a litre bike. An also, I bet your 250 doesn't do decent wheelies, does it? If y' can get it up at all , it won't stay up long , now that's the truth , ain't it. No matter how fast you can rape those cages, you're still not going to get no respect if you can't do it on one wheel.

Thanks mate,
I'm saving up for a bike but im pretty broke lol, been riding my mates gsxr1000 lately. (ITS TOTALLY AWESOME!!)
Trying to decide whether i should get a gsxr, cbrr, or R1 (when i can actually afford one xD)

[Soul.Trader]

Thanks mate,
I'm saving up for a bike but im pretty broke lol, been riding my mates gsxr1000 lately. (ITS TOTALLY AWESOME!!)
Trying to decide whether i should get a gsxr, cbrr, or R1 (when i can actually afford one xD)

That *woooosh* you hear is the sound of Ixion's post going over your head.

[Road Guardian]

Has any one here ever been pulled over by a police officer, while on a 6L, without a L plate attached. If so what was the result, did you get ticketed? ($400).

[Tank]

Has any one here ever been pulled over by a police officer, while on a 6L, without a L plate attached. If so what was the result, did you get ticketed? ($400).

several bikers are $400 lighter for this.

[Road Guardian]

several bikers are $400 lighter for this.

What I would like to know is how common is this? Is it still worth driving around without L plates because of the risk of either getting a ticket vs getting a bad case of Learner Attack!

[TLDV8]

How many of you used l-plates as leaner riders?

No L plates in 1977.

Back then learner riders were not allowed to go above third gear for the first six months,fourth if you had a six speed gearbox.

[xMythOne]

Has any one here ever been pulled over by a police officer, while on a 6L, without a L plate attached. If so what was the result, did you get ticketed? ($400).

driving constantly for 4 months, and haven't been pulled over so far.