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Rider Assessment Course's

  • 21-02-2008 8:15pm
    #1
    congress3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭


    Hey guys just wondering if any of you have done any rider assessment's with the likes of quinn or aon.

    If you could post your thoughts or experiences on them it would be much appreciated.

    Cheers :D


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  • #2
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Surprised you have not had any replies to this yet!

    I did some training with www.msa-ireland.com last year. Did a 2 day course one weekend. First day was in a carpark to do with the basics, like clutch control, cornering, gears etc. Spent sometime on their similator as well.

    Next day was in the carpark in the morning and then out on the road. Ended up driving from Walkinstown out to tallght and then into the city centre.

    Was never on a bike before and found it great. Now, 7 months later, I am commuting daily on a Bandit :D

    I have heard great reviews for Dave Lyons (check http://www.mrtg.ie/easyrider_training.htm)


  • #3
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    I have heard great reviews for Dave Lyons (check http://www.mrtg.ie/easyrider_training.htm)
    David Lyons is fantastic! Couldn't recommend him enough!

    However I'm not sure if his courses are recognised by insurance companies...


  • #4
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Just checked the AON webpage and Dave Lyons is one of their recognised instructors.


  • #5
    Copper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Copper


    I have a grade 1 Quinn and grade 2 Aon cert. Cost me about €500 in lessons to get them and they have saved me €600 on my premium this year alone. They are like an advanced driving test covering hazard awareness, vehicle control, cornering ability, road position etc. I'd recommend doing them after about ten hours lessons or so. They are good for teaching you a bit of discipline in your riding, and could save you from crashing.


  • #6
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Some insurance companies won't insure you on certain bikes unless you have one of these certs (but thius may only be when you are on a provisional like me).

    Grade 4 is basic, Grade 1 is very advances - and very difficult to get i hear. A greade 2 is takes as as good as a full licence by some. I deffo want to get a grade 2 asap. I;ve only started riding, and I'm signed up to do the Silver Star Rider Training Course with Fingal Co Council.

    Interested to hear about others though too


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  • #7
    congress3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 159 ✭✭congress3


    Thanks for the replies lads. They are really helpful.

    :D


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