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zubair · 01-01-2021 6:39pm

sm3ar wrote: »

What's the handiest way of opening a regular bike tax disc holder to put in the new disc? the plastic cover is well wedged in there.

Presume you mean the pop in ones. Sharp knife into the gap and work it around until you can pop it out.

Stan27 · 02-01-2021 10:48pm

Hey, quick questions.
1, if i did a test for an A2 lisence, would i have to do another test eventually for an A lisence ( if this is true, do people not just all go for the A lisence)
2 IBT, is it just easier to use one of their bikes?

Thanks

Nozebleed · 02-01-2021 11:47pm

1. yes you will have to do another test. just go for the A licence if you qualify(age 26 years+). 1 test end of.

2. yes just do it on their bike. if it falls (unlikely) its there responsability. but if you have your own helmet..bring it..must nicer wearing your own helmet and gear.
good luck

sm3ar · 03-01-2021 12:43am

Wondering has anyone ever got a gear indicator fitted to an old bike with no gear display? would you recommend me to fit one? I am a learner and when driving around I am constantly wondering what gear i'm in as I don't have the feel for it yet. Maybe it will come in time. I feel if I had one for learning and the test it could be worth the investment if not too expensive.

sm3ar · 03-01-2021 1:11am

I find a lot of the time though I don't know what gear im in coming up to a junction and end up going down to 1st when really I dont need to go that low. do you find that happening?

goblin59 · 03-01-2021 11:17am

sm3ar wrote: »

I find a lot of the time though I don't know what gear im in coming up to a junction and end up going down to 1st when really I dont need to go that low. do you find that happening?

Unfortunately its one of those practise things.
I learn't on a BMW F twin which had the gear indicator as well as a few other fancy bits on the screen.

The bike im building at the moment, has a neutral indicator and thats it, but from looking at how the sensor works it would be impossible to fit a indicator to it.

Some of the hondas can be fitted with a gear indicator if they have an ECU

enrique66_35 · 03-01-2021 4:11pm

sm3ar wrote: »

Wondering has anyone ever got a gear indicator fitted to an old bike with no gear display? would you recommend me to fit one? I am a learner and when driving around I am constantly wondering what gear i'm in as I don't have the feel for it yet. Maybe it will come in time. I feel if I had one for learning and the test it could be worth the investment if not too expensive.

Yes and no - like you I trained on a bike with a gear indicator and was convinced I needed one even though I bought a 2005 bike that didn't have one. So I went and bought a kit and installed it and was chuffed but I notice after a bit more experience I more use it now as confirmation/check and less and less than at the start.

One thing to know (as least with the one I have) is when you're stopped with the clutch in, it can't read the gear position so is no help if you've stopped and are not sure you're in first or second :rolleyes:

enrique66_35 · 03-01-2021 4:14pm

One other thing - I'd highly recommend the Healtech kits if you do decide to go with an indicator (https://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/gipro/)

robbie_63 · 04-01-2021 10:02am

I've had my first bike 4 months now and I am slowly getting used to working out the gears,

My IBT instructor told me is to forget about the gears as that's what we are used to as car drivers, just to listen to the engine and if the revs are too low just drop a gear

zubair · 04-01-2021 11:06am

You really don't need one, just get used to the sound of the revs. Better way to learn too rather than relying on an indicator. Gear indicators are good if you're constantly trying to shift into 7th.

robbie_63 · 04-01-2021 11:07am

zubair wrote: »

You really don't need one, just get used to the sound of the revs. Better way to learn too rather than relying on an indicator. Gear indicators are good if you're constantly trying to shift into 7th.

I thought I was the only one doing that!

CruelCoin · 05-01-2021 5:23pm

Newbie question:

There used to be a minimum power requirement for the full A licence, but i don't see it anymore. The "A" category now just says "Motorcycles."

I'm on a 1997 Africa Twin, 62bhp/45kW.

Has that minimum been removed?
Is the A2 max of 35kW the new minimum for A?

CruelCoin · 05-01-2021 5:32pm

zubair wrote: »

You really don't need one, just get used to the sound of the revs. Better way to learn too rather than relying on an indicator. Gear indicators are good if you're constantly trying to shift into 7th.

My bike has 5 gears and I keep trying to shift into 6th.... I'll get used to it eventually.

IrishGrimReaper · 05-01-2021 5:42pm

CruelCoin wrote: »

Newbie question:

There used to be a minimum power requirement for the full A licence, but i don't see it anymore. The "A" category now just says "Motorcycles."

I'm on a 1997 Africa Twin, 62bhp/45kW.

Has that minimum been removed?
Is the A2 max of 35kW the new minimum for A?

There's still a minimum requirement for the A category.

From the specs you've listed your bike isn't eligible to use in for full A test

CruelCoin · 05-01-2021 5:45pm

IrishGrimReaper wrote: »

There's still a minimum requirement for the A category.

From the specs you've listed your bike isn't eligible to use in for full A test

Well bugger.
Thanks, i'll borrow a bike for a few days before the test.

ronanc15 · 06-01-2021 12:17pm

Thought this was a decent vid on common cornering issues, might be useful to some here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1TwBowJX0F5nbTNqZl6C6RyPPAywUKCOsAJUUn9rwxvwNzfvdoYxvNxgM&v=kZ9_fiydbjc&feature=youtu.be

happy cookie · 07-01-2021 3:30pm

Stan27 wrote: »

Hey, quick questions.
1, if i did a test for an A2 lisence, would i have to do another test eventually for an A lisence ( if this is true, do people not just all go for the A lisence)
2 IBT, is it just easier to use one of their bikes?

Thanks

You may not necessarily need to do another test but you may have to repeat the IBT on an A bike 2 years after getting your full A2 license and then apply for the A directly. That's the route I was advised to take by my instructor as the best way for me, but people normally go directly for the A.

garlad · 11-01-2021 10:48am

Quick question.
Do you have to wait for 6 months after IBT completion to apply for your test, or can you apply for a test as long as the date of the test is 6 months after your IBT?

robbie_63 · 11-01-2021 10:53am

I think it's 6 months from IBT Date but I'm open to correction

LollipopJimmy · 11-01-2021 10:54am

garlad wrote: »

Quick question.
Do you have to wait for 6 months after IBT completion to apply for your test, or can you apply for a test as long as the date of the test is 6 months after your IBT?

My instructor told me I had to wait until 6 months after obtaining the permit to apply. Turns out he was wrong and this has delayed my test now. Once the permit is at least 6 months old on the day of the test you're good.

Date of IBT is irrelevant, you just need to have it

garlad · 11-01-2021 10:55am

Just looking at RSA website. I think its 6 months from holding you're 1st learner permit rather than IBT.

LollipopJimmy · 11-01-2021 10:58am

Once you have an IBT you're good, the date doesn't matter, its about the permit

garlad · 11-01-2021 11:03am

No dates available. I wonder how far out that goes?
If I join the waiting list is it possible that I get a date too soon (within 6 months of my permit start date)?

LollipopJimmy · 11-01-2021 11:04am

garlad wrote: »

No dates available. I wonder how far out that goes?
If I join the waiting list is it possible that I get a date too soon (within 6 months of my permit start date)?

Depends on location. I applied in August and haven't heard a peep. South Dublin

garlad · 11-01-2021 11:05am

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Depends on location. I applied in August and haven't heard a peep. South Dublin

You joined waiting list in August?

LollipopJimmy · 11-01-2021 11:06am

garlad wrote: »

You joined waiting list in August?

Yep. I went onto the cancellations list. Things are obviously nuts though

Taylor365 · 11-01-2021 6:46pm

Same.

On list since August and licence up the end of this month.

Can i send them the bill? :pac:

happy cookie · 11-01-2021 8:01pm

Husband and brother in law on the list since June in Cork. Husband's license expires this month too and he hasn't heard a peep yet.

I wonder what the story is with the new website that the RSA set up for the tests in around October, did the dates of when one applied for the test revert to October because of it? If so, it's a total joke.

I haven't applied for mine yet, don't see the point, but my learner permit is still fresh. Might do once this new lockdown is lifted.

zubair · 11-01-2021 9:33pm

Spotted someone on reddit said this evening to check your emails if you're on the waiting list that the RSA are sending out comms with a link to book a slot for the test.

yamaha4life · 17-01-2021 4:41am

Hi all, i just applied for my second learner permit, i have two questions.

My I.B.T cert is expired i know ill have to very likely have to resit it but i have heard two conflicting things regarding this.

First i was told id only have to do a refesher course 1/2 day others have said i need to do full 2 days again. (I also know someone who did full driving test last year and the tester took his expired I.B.T cert no problem lad has full license now)

Any one know which it is ill have to do?

Second question

Is I.B.T still being done during lockdown? Do you have to buy / bring a headset of your own now?

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