Demo rideout 09-05-09
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05-10-2009, 12:49 PM
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Demo rideout 09-05-09
I was out on a demonstration run, the YouTube Video explains what it was about.
There was about 80+ bikes from the Dundee area involved.
Here's a couple of pics from the day.
(Link to album)
BTW. Joe (Nevada), there's a couple in there just for you
Oh, and yes I was there this time... You'll see me about 0.35 into the video getting into formation.
There was about 80+ bikes from the Dundee area involved.
Here's a couple of pics from the day.
(Link to album)
BTW. Joe (Nevada), there's a couple in there just for you
Oh, and yes I was there this time... You'll see me about 0.35 into the video getting into formation.
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05-10-2009, 05:47 PM
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MAG and the fender
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05-10-2009, 08:51 PM
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05-11-2009, 06:07 AM
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.Anyhow, change the subject back to the poor learners in this country,. Apart from getting slammed for a 50% increase in test fees there has been some additions in manoeuvring parts, check out this article .
#7
05-11-2009, 07:57 AM
New Test Rules
STOOPID BL00DY European Parliament!!!!!! A55holes should stop interfering with everyone's lives!!!!
Bad enough we have to put up with our own politicians , we don't need them sticking their FU(KING noses in!!!!!
Sorry rant over , but it needed to be said
Actually these rules are what prompted to book my test last year
, so I suppose I should thank them......................Nah! FU(K THAT
Bad enough we have to put up with our own politicians , we don't need them sticking their FU(KING noses in!!!!!
Sorry rant over , but it needed to be said
Actually these rules are what prompted to book my test last year
, so I suppose I should thank them......................Nah! FU(K THAT
#8
05-11-2009, 01:57 PM
I took mine back in the '80s, I wouldn't want to do it now with all the BullS4it you need to go through,but I do think the CBT (compulsory basic training) is a good idea even if the full test isn't!!
The idea behind these "Super Test Centers" wouldn't be to make it even more difficult to get a bike licence and so push the youngsters into getting a car? (more tax payments for the government)
Would it?
The idea behind these "Super Test Centers" wouldn't be to make it even more difficult to get a bike licence and so push the youngsters into getting a car? (more tax payments for the government)
Would it?
#9
05-11-2009, 03:51 PM
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Holy chit! How expensive is it to get a license over there!! Somebody mentioned #70 for phase 1? There are several phases? What the hell is wrong with these people!
Sounds like some MAJOR BS to me. No wonder you're all upset... I would be, too.
I paid $10 for a permit. You pass the written test, they give you your permit. It's good for 1yr, but you can extend it up to 3yrs. Then, for your unlimited license you take a riding test that involves a few pretty easy maneuvers. The hardest thing is 3 figure 8's in like a 15ftx15ft square without putting your feet down (impossible on this big beast. I was lock to lock, and I swear to you that you could barely do a U-turn in that box with this bike. I got pi$$ed, handed the keys to the instructor, and he said "I know I can't do it...you did better than I would have".
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Smaller bikes, especially non-sport bikes it's rather easy. With my KLR, I can sing and smoke while I'm doing 8's all day long.
There are also like 3 test centers within 25 miles of me. Closest is about 10miles. They're open Monday thru Saturday 830-430 or something.
We also have MSF here, which is a free class that meets once a week for like 3 or 4 weeks. At the end, they give you your license.
Sounds like some MAJOR BS to me. No wonder you're all upset... I would be, too.
I paid $10 for a permit. You pass the written test, they give you your permit. It's good for 1yr, but you can extend it up to 3yrs. Then, for your unlimited license you take a riding test that involves a few pretty easy maneuvers. The hardest thing is 3 figure 8's in like a 15ftx15ft square without putting your feet down (impossible on this big beast. I was lock to lock, and I swear to you that you could barely do a U-turn in that box with this bike. I got pi$$ed, handed the keys to the instructor, and he said "I know I can't do it...you did better than I would have".
)Smaller bikes, especially non-sport bikes it's rather easy. With my KLR, I can sing and smoke while I'm doing 8's all day long.
There are also like 3 test centers within 25 miles of me. Closest is about 10miles. They're open Monday thru Saturday 830-430 or something.
We also have MSF here, which is a free class that meets once a week for like 3 or 4 weeks. At the end, they give you your license.
#10
05-11-2009, 04:42 PM
I did a direct access course , so you go from complete novice to Moto GP Racer in 5 days LOL only joking!
The guy's I went with got me through for a full license in 5 days . One on one with a trainer for myself as I hadn't ridden for 25 years and back then it was only a few times on a friends' Suzuki GS 750. Can't remember how much it cost for the theory and practical test but the whole caboodle was about £600.
LOL only joking!The guy's I went with got me through for a full license in 5 days . One on one with a trainer for myself as I hadn't ridden for 25 years and back then it was only a few times on a friends' Suzuki GS 750. Can't remember how much it cost for the theory and practical test but the whole caboodle was about £600.