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restriction on a 500cc to drive on 125cc licence

  • 27-12-2011 10:59pm
    #1
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I have a 125cc licence and I wanted to go to pass my motorcycle licence. So a friend of mine gave me his Suzuki GS500.

    Obviously it will have to be restricted for two years etc.....

    Now the silly question...... Can I restricted to the point to drive it for on a 125cc licence until I get my provisional and full test ?

    Sebastien


Comments

  • #2
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    No, you will need an A learner permit to ride anything bigger than a 125 :(


  • #3
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    You'll need the A permit. Assuming you're over 18 that should just be a matter of calling into the tax office and filling out the form.

    You'll then be restricted for the time you're on the permit and for two years after the date of the full licence.


  • #4
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭locteau


    I am 34, used to have a 650 suzuki with my military license.

    When I came here I made a mistake to change it to Irish one. I lost my motorbike license in the process (did not bother at that time, as I had a back injury and was not suppose to ride anyway). Only drove a 125cc from time to time. I called them and said they will not be able to give me the motorbike license back.

    10 years later I'am thinking to go back to it, but obviously need to pass the licence here. My friend just trigger that by giving me his bike.

    So I need to pass the test before riding it ? then be provisional, then pass the full test after hours, and be restricted for an extra 2 years.


  • #5
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    locteau wrote: »
    I am 34, used to have a 650 suzuki with my military license.

    When I came here I made a mistake to change it to Irish one. I lost my motorbike license in the process (did not bother at that time, as I had a back injury and was not suppose to ride anyway). Only drove a 125cc from time to time. I called them and said they will not be able to give me the motorbike license back.

    10 years later I'am thinking to go back to it, but obviously need to pass the licence here. My friend just trigger that by giving me his bike.

    So I need to pass the test before riding it ? then be provisional, then pass the full test after hours, and be restricted for an extra 2 years.
    Yeah you're pretty much spot on there. Sounds like you're starting from scratch unfortunately. Pass the theory test and you can get a Learner Permit. You'll then need to do initial basic training before you can use it on the road.

    You need to hold the permit for six months before you can do the test for the full licence.

    They haven't made it easy to get into biking have they?


  • #6
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭locteau


    I know......

    How many hours do I need ? 10 is it ?

    Can I start the lessons before the test (doing it at the same time)

    I need to find someone in Galway and start ASAP.

    Sebastien


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  • #7
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,102 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    locteau wrote: »
    I know......

    How many hours do I need ? 10 is it ?

    Can I start the lessons before the test (doing it at the same time)

    I need to find someone in Galway and start ASAP.

    Sebastien

    IBT is 16 hours. You need to complete it before you're allowed on the road.

    Ring around some of these for prices, not from Galway so can't recommend any. Weird thing is some offer a discount for your own bike, unless you've a van or trailer how do you get it to their yard?


  • #8
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭locteau


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Weird thing is some offer a discount for your own bike, unless you've a van or trailer how do you get it to their yard?

    This is funny :)


  • #9
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,823 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    locteau wrote: »
    Del2005 wrote: »
    Weird thing is some offer a discount for your own bike, unless you've a van or trailer how do you get it to their yard?

    This is funny :)

    Seb, lol, there's a guy does the training near us in Athenry........text me for his number...

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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