Month: November 2017

How To Get Your Motorcycle License In The United Kingdom

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There are many things to think about when you decide you want to become a motorbike rider: you will evaluate which bike you want, which helmet is best suited to you and compare motorcycle insurance for the best deals. The first thing you will need to do before any of this is obtain your motorcycle license.

First you must successfully complete the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). While you are learning you must have a L-plate. The L plate has certain restrictions such as the “no passenger rule” and no motorways use. While you are learning you will also be restricted to machines 125cc or smaller. This rule doesn’t always apply- if you are 21 or older you can practice on a larger displacement motorcycle if you are in radio contact with an instructor. After the CBT is completed, than you must take the “Motorcycle Theory Test”, this is a multiple choice exam.

You will need to take the Category A test for the Standard Motorcycle License. After you obtain this, you will be restricted to a 33bhp motorcycle. This means you will ride small displacement bikes for 2 years (125cc or similar). During the 2 year limit, you will be able to get rid of the L-plate, but still be restricted to 33bhp machines. After the 2 year limit is up, you are free to ride any motorcycle you want. After obtaining your standard motorcycle license you will have the right to carry a pillion passenger with you. Many people still have to stick with small displacement machines even after they gain freedoms due to the high insurance rates of larger motorbikes.

If you feel you dont need to have a Standard Motorcycle License, then you can opt-in for a Category A-1 (light motorcycle license). The A-1 will have more restrictions but not everyone needs a standard motorcycle license and all of its privileges. The A-1 still gives the rider the freedom of carrying a passenger and you also wont need a L-plate. It will have the following restrictions: 125cc engine with no more then 14.6 bhp. Most than likely, you will want the standard motorcycle license. Most people don’t want to be restricted to a 125cc bike forever; chances are that eventually you will get tired of such a small and powerless engine.

As you can see, the UK motorcycle licensing process is relatively complicated. It is much more complicated than the USA, but it is safer. Forcing riders to learn on lightweight and slower motorcycles is much safer, than giving a new inexperienced rider a racing machine. Remember to be safe and always wear a helmet.

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Triumph T595 Daytona Service Manual

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I’ve been riding bikes since I was about ten years old. It all started when my parents started gliding, so I spent most of my weekends at the airfield where us kids always has some form of two wheeled motorised transport we put together in the workshop, (or at least our parents did)! I had a break from bikes for about four years at the age of 41, then my best friend decided to take his bike test, so I bought an old BMWR1100RS to keep him company. That bike bought back my love of motorbikes.es.

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Recently a group of seven of us decided to plan a trip to Barcelona, travelling down through France and Andorra into Spain. I thought I’d change my bike for something younger.I have owned most of the modern Triumphs over recent years, and after a rather uninspiring visit to a BMW dealer, decided to take another look at this famous manufacturer. I had seen a few Rocket 3 bikes around and loved the way they looked. I had never ridden a cruiser before, so when the dealer offered me a test ride I jumped at the chance.

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The bike is a Rocket 3 Classic, which means slightly more swept back handlebars and foot boards, as opposed to pegs, with a heel and toe gear change.Fixed on this machine was initially a bit intimidating. Everything was big! However, turning the engine on gave that Triumph signature sound – a slight burble from the three cylinders and slight whine from the cams.I gently let out the clutch, noticing how big the levers were under my fingers, and gave it just enough throttle to keep the engine just above tick over.

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I decided to ride it around and between the three rows of parked second hand bikes on the large forecourt. The bike rolled forward.What I noticed immediately, given that I could only go slowly around the parked bikes, was how incredibly well balanced this bike is. With its massive 2.3 litre engine to the right and the five speed box to the right, Triumph has done an amazing job putting this altogether under the tank.The first thing to get used to was the bars. I am used to crouching forward and just leaning in the direction I want to turn. With this bike, and I guess any large cruiser, you have to actually turn the bars at first. I found this a little unnerving, expecting to turn my face into the concrete below more as the bike turned over.
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Fortunately this did not happen, but I am still getting used to the throttle response and finding the balance between turning the bars and feeding in the power to get turned and upright again.The next thing to get used ton were the foot boards and their position. Being a cruiser the foot boards are set forward, so I waved my feet around quite a bit at first when pulling away, feeling for the boards.

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One soon gets used to their position however, and then there’s the heel and toe gear change to master.At first I simply used my toe to change up and down, but the main drawback with this approach is that neutral is much harder to find. Using your toe and trying to lift the gearshift from first to neutral often results in missing neutral and shifting into second. However, shifting down to first gear and then using your heel engages neutral easily.
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Mastering the heel and toe does not in fact take long.The best thing about this bike is its power delivery. Unlike say, a Blackbird, where the power comes on quickly and builds, the Rocket is very easy.
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The peak power comes in low down, but you never feel that the bike is urging you on. Yes, if you open the throttle it’s like being hit in the back with a sledgehammer, (I have a riders back pad fitted), but if you just want to potter along at 50-60 miles an hour around the lanes it’s very civilised and you never feel it’s about to suddenly leap away.It’s not a sports bike, so the usual comparisons I feel are totally pointless and a little silly; very few riders take their bikes to the limit anyway.

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The fact is this is one fantastic motorcycle, which for someone of a certain age and weight, who does not want to be crouched with their knees around their ears but still enjoys speed and wants to do some touring, it’s the tool to have as far as I’m concerned.

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