Which Motorbike Training

As with most things in life, finding the right motorbike training can be a very personal thing.  It is not only the money that you have to think about, but which motorbike training school will give you the best value for money.

Very often you will find that the most expensive motorbike training school is not always the best one.  Having a rapport with the instructor or instructors can be the most important part of the whole training experience, so that first impression you get on the phone, or during a visit can tell you so much about how you are going to feel when you actually take your training.

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Chosing Your First Motorcycle

Once you have had your motorcycle training and passed your bike test, the chances are you will be looking to buy a motorcycle.  There are some things you should first consider though.  It is easy to get caught up in the excitement especially when you are a new rider.  You can find money escaping from your wallet quicker than you might imagine.  Lets have a look at a few of the things you should keep in mind before making your purchase.

Pick a motorcycle that fits your lifestyle, experience and your ability and skills to ride it. If you are still a beginner, don’t purchase a motorcycle with too much power and that has an engine more than 600cc. You can upgrade later once you have more experience and more developed further skills in motorcycling.

A motorcycle should be within your budget and you obviously have to really like it. The price of the motorcycle should be reasonable and practical in terms of its power and its mechanical attributes. You can buy from a dealer or you can buy it privately. Dealers will help you from your financing options and can offer you used bikes too. For beginners, I would recommend you purchase a used bike than new ones. A used bike is better option for a beginner because it might be hitting some pavements and it might be scratched anyway. And besides, a used bike is more affordable and offers better values than a new one.
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Motorcycle Theory Test

If you want to take your motorcycle test and get your bike licence then you will first need to sit your motorcycle theory test.

It is a common misconception that if you have passed your car theory test then you won’t need to sit your motorcycle theory test, however this is INCORRECT. You will have to sit and pass your motorcycle theory test before you can take your practical and go on to get your bike licence.

The motorcycle theory test is split into two seperate parts. Part 1 consists of 50 multiple choice questions which you answer on a touch screen. To pass you will need to correctly answer 43 questions.

Part 2 of the test is the hazard perception test. You will be shown fourteen short video clips and each time you see a hazard you must take action with your mouse to deal with that hazard. To pass you must score at least 44 out of 75.

The test is nothing to worry about as long as you take it seriously and prepare well. This pack – The Official DSA Biker Pack – Theory Test CD-ROM and Better Biking DVD (Valid until 2011) from Amazon can help. Continue reading

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CBT – What is it and what you will do on the day

CBT stands for Compulsory Basic Training. It is designed to get you to a minimum standard and help keep you safe on the road. It is a day of training on a smaller machine with a qualified instructor and aside from being a great learning experience it is a good fun day!

While often called the CBT Test, it is not atually a test with a pass or fail. However you must meet a minimum standard or you may be required to take it again. Don’t worry too much about that though. If you can ride a bicycle and can follow instructions, then chances are you will be fine on your CBT.

The instructors are there to help you. They want safe riders on the road and want you to stay alive as much as you do.

The CBT is made up of five elements which are done in sequence –

A. Introduction.

B. On-site training
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Bike Licence – Official DSA Bike Test Video 13 – 15

The last of the offical DSA videos about the bike test. At this point you are within touching distance of your bike licence!


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Bike Licence – Official DSA Bike Test Video 10 – 12

Getting near the end of the official DSA Test video series now. Good stuff for your bike test -


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Bike Licence – Official DSA Bike Test Video 7 – 9

Yet more video from the DSA Test series on YouTube. Take a look if you want to get your bike licence


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Bike Licence – Official DSA Bike Test Video 4 – 6

Some more from the DSA Test series. Worth watching if you want to get your bike licence.


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Bike Licence – Official DSA Bike Test Video 1 – 3

These are the official videos for the DSA motorcycle test on YouTube.  Well worth watching for a more visual guide to getting your bike licence.


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Motorbike Training

Motorbike TrainingNo matter what size motorbike you are thinking of getting, you would be wise to set aside some of your budget for motorbike training. Good training can be the difference between life and death on the road, so it is something you should make sure you have planned and are comfortable with.

Finding Motorbike Training
The first step should be to ring around you local motorbike training centers (there are some listed on this site). Make sure you feel comfortable with the answers they give you and have anything you need to hire for your training. Once you have a short list then go and pay them a visit. Most motorbike training centers will give you a short training sample, and this can really give you a feel of who is the best for you.

Can I Hire a Bike For My Motorbike Training?
Most motorbike training centers will have a range of bikes (or scooters) to suit whatever it is you need. They will also have helmets, gloves, jackets etc. You would be wise to buy your own gloves and make sure you have a decent pair of boots too.
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