[Gothy]

Hey guy's.
Im after a 1994 or onwards blade, I might consider a older one.
SO PM me if you've got one you want to sell.


Thanks guy's.

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I thought you had to be 21 to ride anything 500cc+ on the road...

[Gothy]

wrong!

they are chaning the rules to that soon october 08 i beleive.

However I took my test when i was 17, its a restricted licence. (A1)

Basically for the first 2 years you are restricted to a bike of upto 33BHP.
After the 2 years are up, your free to ride anything. unrestricted.
So a 250 would be fine.

However you can get prety much any bike restricted, I had my cb400 restricted. and they make the kits for loads of bikes. even 1300's.

My restriction is up and i want a powerful bike, And don't worry i've illegally ridden faster bikes before so i know what im getting myself in for.

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So as of October 2008, anyone who has had a motorbike licence for two or more years, regardless of age, can ride any motorbike (providing they can get insurance)?

[Gothy]

no,
after october 2008, You have to be 19 to take your restricted test, with the 2 year restriction to 33BHP then full power afterwards. Catagory A1 licence.

You will have to be 21 to ride a full power bike. and do a full UNrestricted test. Catagory A licence

However people like me who have already taken their test will be exempt, from these changes. because I already have a full licence.
restricted or not (which I wont be soon)

The insurance companys arn't too bad for me,
Im 19
have 3 years no claims
stepped up from 50cc - 250cc - 400cc - (1000cc)
full bike and car licence
garaged in a safe neighbourhood
also insurance companies are offering cheaper fully comp to younger riders because it gives us a better protection in the event of an accident, as they discovered everyone went for 3rd party fire and theft.

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Originally Posted by Gothy

no,
after october 2008, You have to be 19 to take your restricted test, with the 2 year restriction to 33BHP then full power afterwards. Catagory A1 licence.

You will have to be 21 to ride a full power bike. and do a full UNrestricted test. Catagory A licence

However people like me who have already taken their test will be exempt, from these changes. because I already have a full licence.
restricted or not (which I wont be soon)

The insurance companys arn't too bad for me,
Im 19
have 3 years no claims
stepped up from 50cc - 250cc - 400cc - (1000cc)
full bike and car licence
garaged in a safe neighbourhood
also insurance companies are offering cheaper fully comp to younger riders because it gives us a better protection in the event of an accident, as they discovered everyone went for 3rd party fire and theft.

Ahh right. That is almost the same as now then. At 17+, you can have a 33BHP restricted bike and at 21+, you can have any unrestricted bike, although if you pass on a 33BHP/125cc bike, you have to wait two years (and be over 21) before you can ride an unrestricted bike. Don't ask me why, but that's what I was told when I did my direct access. That's cool you are exempt and can have any bike as of October. I didn't know that about fully comp

[Gothy]

yeah it was interesting when i found out too.
saved me loads on my car insurance.

You've almost got the idea.
At the moment a restricted licence can become unrestricted before your 21 !, so my restriction is up in april, so i can ride a full power bike as of april.

In october thats when the new harder test and new age limits come in.

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I am 23 and looking for a new bike this year, so it's all good

[Gothy]

yay,
cool what bike are you after a blade?
Im actually looking at buying a yamaha at the moment.
But I do love Honda's.
I'm keeping my 400 too.

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I am not sure exactly what bike I am after. There are too many to choose from! A 954cc FireBlade sounds a very good option though. What Yamaha are you looking to buy? The Honda CB400 seems a good bike to keep

[Gothy]

oh either a FZR600, 750, or 1000
or an R6 - I've seen a really nice R6 that i just really must have.


but yesterday I had a look at an old 929 blade, It was nice but was a bit cramped and was an import, (but that dosn't bother me because my 400 is a jap import)

Yeah the 400 is amazing, its got loads of go for a naked bike, keeps up with 600's too, Mines in mint condition, 1995, with loads of extra's and low mileage.
And its been in my family for 12 years.

[Gothy]

oh i am keeping my 400,
the whole family is going to be insured on it.

But i have decided to buy at last
A CBR900RR fireblade 1994.
Took a test ride the other day, and fell in love!