First timer

JimmyChew

Hi lads few quick ones if anyone can help me out. Absolute beginner here. I've figured out how to go about getting up and running. 40 year old 15 years+ B license.

1. Theory Test
2. Get Learner Permit
3. Do your IBT
4. After 6 months do test

Question, any idea how long the waiting list is for the theory test?
Also what size bike should I be looking at post IBT and what sort of price insurance (ball park)will come with it?

Any advice much appreciated

zubair

JimmyChew wrote: »

Hi lads few quick ones if anyone can help me out. Absolute beginner here. I've figured out how to go about getting up and running. 40 year old 15 years+ B license.

1. Theory Test
2. Get Learner Permit
3. Do your IBT
4. After 6 months do test

Question, any idea how long the waiting list is for the theory test?
Also what size bike should I be looking at post IBT and what sort of price insurance (ball park)will come with it?

Any advice much appreciated

Some of the lads were discussing the theory tests and IBTs recently, try the newbie sticky thread.

I would suggest going for a class A license and bike, so any of the usual suspects which are fzs600, Sv650, hornet 600, cbf600 (this would be my 1st choice for beginners). Tough to give you a figure on insurance, try the insurance quotes thread for people with similar details as you.

Banana Republic.

JimmyChew wrote: »

Hi lads few quick ones if anyone can help me out. Absolute beginner here. I've figured out how to go about getting up and running. 40 year old 15 years+ B license.

1. Theory Test
2. Get Learner Permit
3. Do your IBT
4. After 6 months do test

Question, any idea how long the waiting list is for the theory test?
Also what size bike should I be looking at post IBT and what sort of price insurance (ball park)will come with it?

Any advice much appreciated

Theory Test is a few weeks the last time I checked but could of been speeded up, go into RSA.ie.

Bike wise depends on what you to The IBT on if you dummy have any type in your mind at the moment.

I’m in a similar boat and I just rang up the companies for insurance, Best I got was €381 fully comp from AXA as he said 500 3rd party fire n theft so asked to do better so he asked do I have a car n suddenly I was discounted down to 381 Fully Comp. Others were 477 Principal & 456 Carole Nash.
Jump on the Newbie thread for list of good helpful chat

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056323977/189/#post114097666

fr.jack09

You don't need a theory test if you have a full b

happy cookie

Hi @JimmyChew, I'm in a similar situation to yours only slightly more advanced in the process. I also have a B license for 20+ years and I did have to do the A theory test because the technical questions are more geared towards a motorcycle. I used the phone app to prepare for it and found it really good.

Booked the theory test on the 11th of June and couldn't get a date until the 3rd of November in my area, but I went back a couple of days later and there were dates available in July (go figure!!!) and I rescheduled it. Finally did it last week so now I've an appointment with the NDLS to apply for the permit next week (tried the same trick but unfortunately what comes up as available now is from mid August. I've also sorted out my IBT training for August. I think once you get a date for the theory test book the NDLS straight away. There might be better availability in your area though.

I'm in 2 minds as to whether to go for an A or an A2 and then do the progression module in a couple of years time. I've a few days to make up my mind on that. but the advice from my instructor is go for whatever you think you'll be comfortable with.

And thanks to @Banana Republic on the comment about the bike insurance and also having a car, I wasn't aware that there migth be a discount! is your car insurance also with AXA so that you could get the discount?

Banana Republic.

happy cookie wrote: »

Hi @JimmyChew, I'm in a similar situation to yours only slightly more advanced in the process. I also have a B license for 20+ years and I did have to do the A theory test because the technical questions are more geared towards a motorcycle. I used the phone app to prepare for it and found it really good.

Booked the theory test on the 11th of June and couldn't get a date until the 3rd of November in my area, but I went back a couple of days later and there were dates available in July (go figure!!!) and I rescheduled it. Finally did it last week so now I've an appointment with the NDLS to apply for the permit next week (tried the same trick but unfortunately what comes up as available now is from mid August. I've also sorted out my IBT training for August. I think once you get a date for the theory test book the NDLS straight away. There might be better availability in your area though.

I'm in 2 minds as to whether to go for an A or an A2 and then do the progression module in a couple of years time. I've a few days to make up my mind on that. but the advice from my instructor is go for whatever you think you'll be comfortable with.

And thanks to @Banana Republic on the comment about the bike insurance and also having a car, I wasn't aware that there migth be a discount! is your car insurance also with AXA so that you could get the discount?

@happycookie go for the A licence bike, saves you doing it few years later n you can still go on any bike if you want go lower or higher cc wise. No I’m not with AXA with my car they didn’t even ask that, few posters have said to me the insurance companies pluck the figures from the sky so always ask for a better deal and chance your arm. All they can say is no. Carole Nash include bringing you and your bike to your address if you have a breakdown but principle don’t, might never use it but I’d rather have it unless the price was vastly different like AXA gave me Fully Comp. I’m a newbie too with IBT incoming but I’ve been studying this for the whole Covid period

IrishGrimReaper

Do the full A.

zubair

A

Banana Republic.

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Go the full A. I was in your boat last year and its what I did!

Is a boat on the licence too? Must check that out lol

happy cookie

I hear you on the A, issue is I'm a 5'3" petite female so i'd be afraid that'd be too big for me. But I would have access to both an A2 and A sized bikes to practice and do the test anyway.

One more question: I think I've read somewhere else on the forum (could have been one of you posting it) that you can tick the A2 and A in your application for learner permit, and then decide what category you do the full test on?

PCeeeee

happy cookie wrote: »

I hear you on the A, issue is I'm a 5'3" petite female so i'd be afraid that'd be too big for me. But I would have access to both an A2 and A sized bikes to practice and do the test anyway.

One more question: I think I've read somewhere else on the forum (could have been one of you posting it) that you can tick the A2 and A in your application for learner permit, and then decide what category you do the full test on?

Sit on a few bikes cookie. There's plenty of lowish A bikes. Im not sure about 5'3" but it's worth checking out.

There are plenty of people here that would prob be able tell you the ones to target. I would only be guessing as im a good bit taller 😉. It might be worth starting a new thread to ask specifically.

You can do whatever test you like btw.

Banana Republic.

PCeeeee wrote: »

Sit on a few bikes cookie. There's plenty of lowish A bikes. Im not sure about 5'3" but it's worth checking out.

There are plenty of people here that would prob be able tell you the ones to target. I would only be guessing as im a good bit taller 😉. It might be worth starting a new thread to ask specifically.

You can do whatever test you like btw.

Go onto the Newbie thread, you’ll get all the help needed

zubair

It's more about your inseam than height. I know some of the women on here often recommend raised boots. I'm sure they'll be on at some stage to advise. Of the bikes I've owned the hornet was the easiest to flat foot.

enrique66_35

I found http://cycle-ergo.com/ helpful to get an idea of how I'd fit on different bikes. There's also the option of having a bike lowered, my wife's CBR is lowered as she's about your height so I look ridiculous on it

Banana Republic.

enrique66_35 wrote: »

I found http://cycle-ergo.com/ helpful to get an idea of how I'd fit on different bikes. There's also the option of having a bike lowered, my wife's CBR is lowered as she's about your height so I look ridiculous on it

That’s a great site actually, really helps.