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Nice and simple like the U.K. test 35 years ago. Now it’s a minefield, no wonder our Motorcycle sales are a fraction of what they were in the 1980’s
After riding a 125 when I was 17 and then obsessing about owning a big bike for about 30 years, I did my direct access 6 years ago when I was 47, it took forever and cost a fortune.
I had to do:
CBT
Theory Test
Part One (off road with cones etc.)
Part Two (observed practical road test)
I passed the lot all first time and became the proud owner of a 1996 Ducati 600SS, I was a happy man!
https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-m...e-requirements
After riding a 125 when I was 17 and then obsessing about owning a big bike for about 30 years, I did my direct access 6 years ago when I was 47, it took forever and cost a fortune.
I had to do:
CBT
Theory Test
Part One (off road with cones etc.)
Part Two (observed practical road test)
I passed the lot all first time and became the proud owner of a 1996 Ducati 600SS, I was a happy man!
https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-m...e-requirements
Next is restricted - basically lose the L plate - still only ride lams bikes, can't be out past 10 pm. Kind of pointless I reckon. I wa good the first year although sometimes home a bit late got warned a few times. Last year I was a student and couldn't afford to get my license/lazy/didn't care so rode all hours with my mrs on the back didn't have any trouble.
Full license ride anything any time with pillions it doesn't matter.
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Vin shows it is #260 and marked SE. Keys even have original yellow and purple tags. Although it states original country is Japan - where these were first made - this bike is an import.
I know its just fairings and it isn't seen as a "real" collectors bike, I know these aren't the most sought after, even though in the day the were top of the class and even today you can see why. I don't have some elitist complex - well I hope it doesn't come across that way lol. For me - I just like having something different. I hate stock - its too damn boring for me. I like something worthy of a second glance. To provoke thought. And to know its a genuine semi-vintage race scheme is to me icing on the cake and I'm just celebrating that - stuff like that is right up my alley.
For me this bike build is about fun, making a stand out machine, which can commute when I want, stand up to riding with the guys at an increased pace and yet can comfortably cruise around with my wife. A 100 hp (well 90 @ wheel) Sports bike that is smooth comfortable and forgiving is everything I want and need and will do it without a problem.
No one has hated or raged at me. I figured I'd just share the angle I'm looking at with the bike.
I know its just fairings and it isn't seen as a "real" collectors bike, I know these aren't the most sought after, even though in the day the were top of the class and even today you can see why. I don't have some elitist complex - well I hope it doesn't come across that way lol. For me - I just like having something different. I hate stock - its too damn boring for me. I like something worthy of a second glance. To provoke thought. And to know its a genuine semi-vintage race scheme is to me icing on the cake and I'm just celebrating that - stuff like that is right up my alley.
For me this bike build is about fun, making a stand out machine, which can commute when I want, stand up to riding with the guys at an increased pace and yet can comfortably cruise around with my wife. A 100 hp (well 90 @ wheel) Sports bike that is smooth comfortable and forgiving is everything I want and need and will do it without a problem.
No one has hated or raged at me. I figured I'd just share the angle I'm looking at with the bike.
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